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1 hour ago, Shyheels said:
Congratulations! Sounds like “a keeper”!
Thanks! I do think this is it.
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There's 12 emotional archetypes created by Carl Jung.
Studies by Young and Rubicam indicate companies who revolve their marketing message around just one archetype outperform other companies with mixed archetype messages. Nike's "Just Do It" evokes the Hero Archetype, for example. The same holds true for movies. Titanic also evokes the Hero Archetype as does Star Wars (good vs bad).
I asked Chat GPT which archetype would most apply to men who wear heels. It's answer was quite reasonable. It even left room for individual answers too.
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Officially sexually exclusive with Slovenian. It's a mutually agreed upon boundary. We have a trip together to Paris for 6 nights at the end of the month. We have a mutually agreed upon boundary we'll call ourselves a couple if things go well there. If things go well in Paris, we've mutually agreed she'll start to make plans to move in with me near April/May
She's positively cool about me wearing heels, wearing gel polish on my nails (we're going to get matching red), (skirts--but I never wear skirts) and is cool with any level of gender non binary dressing. Needless to say, that's a dream come true. To express with authenticity my feminine style in my closest relationship is something I'm very grateful for.
More importantly, she exhibits character traits suitable for a happy long term committment. Kindness, consideration, respect, loyalty, warmth, etc.
I've had my fun. Sowed my wild oats. Some of the stories are even documented on here from back in 2005. Dated too many girls to count. Time to settle down and build something together.
In pic, her legs on left, my legs on right.
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On 1/31/2023 at 10:25 AM, VirginHeels said:
Wow, so assuming 10% profit this guy is making 80K/month!
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The way I view it is that these pro-brand endorsements of men in heels creates a cumulative effect of change.
When viewed in isolation, they may fall short of our dreams and wishes. But when viewed in combination with the broader celebrity (Harry Styles), social media (Insta + Tik Tok), and high street (ASOS) endorsements of heels for men, they prime the broader culture to more readily accept the style we wish to wear for ourselves (pant suits with pumps).
It shifts the needle in the right direction.
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3 hours ago, Shyheels said:
That would me a marked departure from his previous comments on men in heels!
Yup! IMHO, the styling of the outfits was good too. The campaign was deliberately designed to challenge the gender binary too.
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Christian Louboutin openly promoting heels for men. It's part of new Advertising campaign done in collab with ID magazine
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn4qa4dvK8j/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzxFA0NqzW/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzjosSrmPm/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2J4YJr0ZE/
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On 1/17/2023 at 12:02 PM, mlroseplant said:
I received the same coat for my birthday in red. In this photo, the tags and the wife are still attached.
So who bought you the coat for your birthday? Because if it was your wife, then she bought the coat knowing it was woman's?
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To which Chat GPT prompted by "People argue AI is bad and does not represent human emotional connection. What is the argument for why AI represents human emotion?" would respond:
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I changed my bias.
Started Dollar Cost Averaging in.
15-30K $USD positions daily.
I am prepared for the market to turn against me, but now believe my Macro analysis doesn't really provide edge. Why? Because everyone has the same macro analysis. By the time the FED pivots, true life changing money will be on table.
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I tried WebChat GPT. It provides 2 results. First, web results (Web search results, 2d pic). Second, it summarizes the 3 search results (Chat GPT summary)
Not nearly as useful as the standard Chat GPT for me.
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Here’s a Twitter thread with some interesting actionable Chat GPT applications. For what it’s worth, I don’t know what Chat GPT privacy is like. So I would only apply these off dummy accounts off dummy devices. And be careful not to share any personal data.
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Huge article in The New York Times about non-binary dress codes at work:
IMHO, this is the kind of viewpoint Mark Bryan was trying to target in his controversial video interview.
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On 1/2/2023 at 12:20 PM, mlroseplant said:
I know that we've discussed this subject before, perhaps a number of times, but I'm bringing it up again for two reasons: 1) We might have some new folks here who have never thought about this before, and, more importantly, 2) I am a victim of not following my own advice.
I have said many times that in order to gain stamina in high heels, one must walk in them. A lot. To the point where you're on a first name basis with your cobbler because you're in there so often. Once you've achieved the ability to walk a couple of miles without thinking too much of it, then we can talk about standing. For many people, the thought of walking a couple of miles in heels just doesn't compute. To them, it's foolish talk, practically impossible, and if they were forced to do it, severe damage or at least severe temporary pain would occur. And they're right. It would.
I can now sort of understand this thinking, because it has happened to me. For a number of reasons, December was a non-heel-wearing month for me. I walked on December the 1st, and I walked on December the 31st, and that was pretty much it. Other than that, I wore heels to church for an hour a week, and that was pretty much that. I was a little bit disappointed that when I showed up to choir rehearsal in flat boots, nobody seemed to notice. That hasn't happened in years.
The point is, when I took my walk on December 31st, I could definitely feel it, even though I only walked a scant mile. So yeah, I can understand why somebody would be ready to get out of their 4 inch heels after an hour. That's me right now. Hopefully not me in a couple of weeks.
I asked ChatGPT to "type and educated response to this message" The message was your post copy and pasted into the Chat GPT prompt window. Here's what it responded:
QuoteIt's important to remember that the ability to wear high heels comfortably and for extended periods of time is a skill that is developed through practice and conditioning. Walking in heels on a regular basis can help to build strength and stability in the muscles and tendons of the feet and lower legs, allowing for increased comfort and endurance when wearing heels. It's also important to be mindful of the fit and comfort of the heels themselves, as ill-fitting or poorly made shoes can contribute to discomfort and potentially even cause harm to the feet. If you're experiencing difficulty or discomfort when wearing heels, it may be helpful to consult with a podiatrist or other foot health specialist for guidance and recommendations. In the meantime, it's always a good idea to listen to your body and take breaks as needed to avoid overexertion or injury.
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Well written and respectful article about the couple based in Prague. He wears nail polish, dresses, and heels. They appear happily married.
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Merry Christmas to you too and to everyone here
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This outfit looks pretty normal to me. I find the rest of his Insta feed a bit "cringe" for my taste, but the one outfit pic seems good.
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On 11/30/2022 at 8:56 AM, kneehighs said:
Girl from Slovenia is promising. She's absolutely cool with me in heels. 85% long term relationship material I think. Family dynamics are currently keeping her from being immediately available for a serious relationship though. That's likely to change in the next 3-6 months. We're planning a week long trip to Valencia together in January.
Looks like things are positively evolving with the Slovenian. We've agreed to a 6 month timeline I proposed for our relational evolution. Our life stages, lifestyle expectations, money matters, relational expectations all serendipitously align. I'm taking it one step at a time, but it feels very promising. Assuming everything works well beyond six months, it's then a matter of moving to Spain together or her staying in my existing flat in Budapest.
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15 minutes ago, mlroseplant said:
After rereading my post, it does seem rather self-contradictory. It wasn't meant to be. What I really meant to say is that all age groups seem more accepting than they did 10 years ago, including the dreaded Boomers, I don't see a hard generational line there. On the other side of the fence, the Gen Zed folks include those who have asked my 13 year old why his dad wears "booty" shorts and heels in a somewhat derisive manner. My point is, Gen Zed it not at all a homogeneous group, any more than any other age group is. In my own defense, wouldn't I have to actually have a booty in order to call them booty shorts? Mine fell off a long time ago.
I meant it to be a completely separate thought and observation that it has been my personal experience in the last few months to have been approached by total strangers who happen to be younger girls.
Agreed. And thanks for the clarification.
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22 hours ago, mlroseplant said:
My observations here in Middle America, while not at all scientific, are that yes, change is happening, but it's not any sort of hard line like Millenial vs. Gen Zed. What I have noticed as of late, and again this is merely anecdotal, is that girls in the age range of 14-21 seem not to be shy about approaching me, a relative old man, and engaging me about my fashion choices. This is something new, and it's happened too many times to be random chance. Not so much with the boys. Then again, boys in general don't care much about fashion and such nonsense. I know I didn't at that age. I might have cared a lot more if I'd been allowed to wear heels!
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13 hours ago, mlroseplant said:
The shoe inventory is now complete! Now all that remains is to compile some stats, à la @JeffB. Anybody else miss that guy? I hope he is well.
As a preliminary report, I evidently now have 99 pairs of heels. 85 of them I would call high heels. 6 low heels and 8 mid heels round out the near-century. I should really, really stop buying shoes for a long while. I actually would have had 103, but I divested myself of 4 pairs. Three of them never really fit right, and the remaining one I never wore because I didn't really like the way they looked on me. I have only 2 pair that I still won't wear in public. In both cases, they are simply too steep for me to walk and move in properly. I keep them around for aspirational purposes. Maybe someday.
I miss JeffB. Always found his trips to city center of Philly interesting reading.
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Doesn't matter who it's aimed at. GenZ is buying. And the % is far greater than if it was just LGBTQ. I don't think GenZ and Millennials care as much about association with the LGBTQ population as GenX or Boomers do.
QuoteAccording to research conducted by fintech company Klarna, around 50 percent of Gen-Z globally have purchased fashion outside of their gender identity, and around 70 percent of consumers say they are interested in buying gender-fluid fashion in the future, with younger generations leading the way.
Another survey found that Gen-Z respondents under 20 years of age are more likely to buy products that were not designed specifically for their gender, with 56 percent of the cohort stating they buy clothing that is not classified by gender at all. This viewpoint will likely become more prominent in the market given that Gen-Z will soon become the largest cohort of consumers globally. (In the US, Millennials outnumbered Baby Boomers in 2019; Gen-Z consumers are expected to surpass Millennials in 2036.)
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Long term game plan for making millions in crypto
1. Traditional stock market S&P 500 has one more leg down. Probably 15%. Bitcoin also drops 15%, not more and not less. Why? Because all the leverage is already flushed out of crypto. Exchange balances have collapsed. FTX exchange shut down. FTX founder arrested. So it's not a high beta to the SPX at this stage.
2. So much money has been printed since Covid, it has to go somewhere. It's out there. Thus, I see strong technical support for the SPX at 3200.
3. US FED reduces rate hiking to 25 BPS, but keeps it there for awhile. If I had to guess, they keep it there till Summer.
4. Long with size in when FED pivots. 2024/2025 Bull market gains will be made.
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I'm not so sure she'd feel envious or jealous that I was outshining her because of my shoes. Pretty sure she gets her style self esteem from make up, sparkly dresses, and a cohesive rocker chic look.
On occasions when she wears the black pumps, we'll probably match. For example, next week we go to Paris. We'll do a night at The Ritz. She'll wear an elegant dress, the black pumps. And she said, "we'll look so good together" in response to me wearing black leather pants and black pumps. Anyway, if she feels jealous or envious, we have good communication so she'd probably open up about it.