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[–] 52 points 4 months ago* (1 child)

100% my wife and I. We solved this dilemma by having kids. Now we never go anywhere.

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  • [–] 11 points 4 months ago

    Same with my wife and I. For the first four months.

    Now it's always something we have to go do. Go to the park, the zoo, the aquarium, have to visit the grandparents and uncles and aunts, go to play date, or what seems like a thousand other things.

    Never regret it because the kid is great and gets so excited and happy when out, but we miss the old hide in the basement doing nothing days.

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  • [–] 37 points 4 months ago (7 children)

    Going out can get expensive so it's better to stay in.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago

    It kinda depends on what you do when going out. We'll go to a park and just bullshit with each other. Or go fishing at a local pond/lake (initial investment of fishing gear can be about the same as a restaurant dinner, or less)... doesn't really matter if we catch anything, we're just trying to get out of the house. We'll peruse the library occasionally. Hell, we've grabbed a kite for less than like 5 bucks, and sat on a blanket in the park. Going out can be expensive, but our company together is pretty much free and the only thing we're really after... plus, maybe some sunshine for a bit

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  • [–] -2 points 4 months ago (5 children)

    Staying home means higher bills.

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  • [–] 30 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    A $40 dinner for two at a cheap burger place is still way more than a few more kWh/BTUs of energy use at home, even if you buy and cook something at home. Two low-tier beers at a dive bar cost more than a six pack of a nicer brew you can drink at home. I've had to do the math too many times when going out and it hurts.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    A sad fact.

    This is why we're all home, reading social media on our phones.

    It's fine though, look at that amazing ballroom and peace in the middle east. Economic depression is a small price to pay for minting our first trillionaire and obtaining freedom from anti-corruption laws. Are we great again yet?

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  • [–] 30 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    I almost never regret going out, I just have to get over the hurdle of actually going.

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  • [–] 6 points 4 months ago

    Oh goodness, this is me. I enjoy going out and I can go out without spending any money other than gas. I’ll walk around a park with friends, hang out with them at their homes, go on hikes etc. But man…that hurdle of actually going is so massive.

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  • [–] 14 points 4 months ago

    I try to prioritize the rare thing. Friends meeting up to play Frisbee in the park? Hades2 will be here when I get back. Let's go.

    But I'm also kind of a cheapskate, so if they were like "let's go to this fancy dinner and then a cocktail bar" I'd probably skip. Luckily most of my friends don't really have expensive tastes. $6 beer at the local bar, maybe a hangout where we bring $10-20 of snacks and drinks.

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  • [–] 13 points 4 months ago

    Whatever you don't decide is always better because you can imagine it going perfect.

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  • [–] 24 points 4 months ago (8 children)

    Go out. You'll have better memories.

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  • [–] 11 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    I'm at the point in my life that staying home is luxurious. Home or bust!

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  • [–] 9 points 4 months ago

    I've never regretted staying in and banging each other senseless. Can always watch movies or something between rounds.

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  • [–] 11 points 4 months ago* (3 children)

    So true, sidebar I could have sworn I've heard Twonk before. Looked it up and got this.

    Twonk is a mild, humorous British slang term used to describe a foolish or silly person. It is typically used in friendly banter among mates to refer to someone who has done something a bit thoughtless or clueless, but not necessarily malicious.

    I really can't confirm if it's legitimate though.

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  • [–] 10 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 child)

    This gentleman has gone from a twink to a twunk to a twank.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eAVSqKZ5ng

    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S8E2 "The Gang Recycles Their Trash"

    !iasip@sh.itjust.works

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    Difficulty: it's Opposite Day

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    Go sit in the car for an hour. Best of both worlds.

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