• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EST 10:46
CET 16:46
KST 00:46
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
RSL Revival - 2025 Season Finals Preview8RSL Season 3 - Playoffs Preview0RSL Season 3 - RO16 Groups C & D Preview0RSL Season 3 - RO16 Groups A & B Preview2TL.net Map Contest #21: Winners12
Community News
Weekly Cups (Dec 15-21): Classic wins big, MaxPax & Clem take weeklies3ComeBackTV's documentary on Byun's Career !11Weekly Cups (Dec 8-14): MaxPax, Clem, Cure win4Weekly Cups (Dec 1-7): Clem doubles, Solar gets over the hump1Weekly Cups (Nov 24-30): MaxPax, Clem, herO win2
StarCraft 2
General
ComeBackTV's documentary on Byun's Career ! Team TLMC #5: Winners Announced! What's the best tug of war? The Grack before Christmas Weekly Cups (Dec 15-21): Classic wins big, MaxPax & Clem take weeklies
Tourneys
OSC Season 13 World Championship $5,000+ WardiTV 2025 Championship $100 Prize Pool - Winter Warp Gate Masters Showdow Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament Winter Warp Gate Amateur Showdown #1
Strategy
Custom Maps
Map Editor closed ?
External Content
Mutation # 505 Rise From Ashes Mutation # 504 Retribution Mutation # 503 Fowl Play Mutation # 502 Negative Reinforcement
Brood War
General
BW General Discussion How soO Began His ProGaming Dreams Klaucher discontinued / in-game color settings BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ Recommended FPV games (post-KeSPA)
Tourneys
[BSL21] LB SemiFinals - Saturday 21:00 CET [BSL21] WB & LB Finals - Sunday 21:00 CET Small VOD Thread 2.0 [Megathread] Daily Proleagues
Strategy
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Game Theory for Starcraft Current Meta Fighting Spirit mining rates
Other Games
General Games
Nintendo Switch Thread Mechabellum Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Beyond All Reason Path of Exile
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Mafia Game Mode Feedback/Ideas Survivor II: The Amazon Sengoku Mafia TL Mafia Community Thread
Community
General
12 Days of Starcraft US Politics Mega-thread The Games Industry And ATVI Russo-Ukrainian War Thread How Does UI/UX Design Influence User Trust?
Fan Clubs
White-Ra Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Anime Discussion Thread [Manga] One Piece
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List TL+ Announced Where to ask questions and add stream?
Blogs
National Diversity: A Challe…
TrAiDoS
I decided to write a webnov…
DjKniteX
James Bond movies ranking - pa…
Topin
Thanks for the RSL
Hildegard
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1128 users

Bittersweet victory - Page 3

Blogs > Nathanias
Post a Reply
Prev 1 2 3 4 Next All
DoD_SymphoniC
Profile Joined June 2013
14 Posts
June 09 2014 19:50 GMT
#41
Having gone through something similar, I can tell you that when the immediate pain of the betrayal subsides, you will come to realize that if she couldn't stand by you while you followed your dream, then you are genuinely better off without her. Likewise for your "friend."

Congratulations not just on reaching GM, but on persevering and making your way in this world in the face of adversity. Now it's time to set your next goal, put your nose down, and go for it with renewed confidence and vigor. Keep your personal life healthy and balanced, and you'll find yourself a new fangrill soon enough.

gg wp congrats!
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
June 09 2014 21:46 GMT
#42
I fuckin love you man, you deserve all the praise you get and you are incredibly hard working. Sorry to hear about all the personal bullshit you have been going through but hopefully with time things will get better and you can go further! Keep at it and don't lose sight of your goals!

Also once I have a job again I will surely re-sub to your stream! :D
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
AussieStarcraft
Profile Joined October 2013
Australia31 Posts
June 09 2014 22:06 GMT
#43
That's pretty rough but hang in there because the best is yet to come!

Onwards and upwards!
http://www.youtube.com/user/AussieStarcraft
Ctone23
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
United States1839 Posts
June 09 2014 23:07 GMT
#44
On June 08 2014 09:20 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
Someone as passionate as you deserves a girlfriend who understands and appreciates that passion. Simple as that. If she isn't that person then so be it.



So true.

On a side note, I can tell that you have been working out, keep up the good work! GF in no time
TL+ Member
Oboeman
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada3980 Posts
June 09 2014 23:18 GMT
#45
i think the love you get from all of us nerds is better than having a gf
Socup
Profile Joined June 2014
190 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-09 23:45:44
June 09 2014 23:44 GMT
#46
On June 07 2014 19:56 Apom wrote:
You wanted to pursue your dream and achieve economic independence after living "at the claws" of other people and she can't blame you for that ; she doesn't want a botyfriend that she can't see without boarding a plane and you can't blame her for that.

This has nothing to do with revenge, pettiness or whatever. It's just that long distance doesn't work.


Those two aren't even equivalents. It's good he found out sooner rather than later that his girlfriend treats boyfriends as disposable based on convenience or inconvenience. Sounds like by going for self improvement, he dodged a terrible girlfriend bullet.
There's no reason blizzard can't release new units or fixes to a game without creating another costly "expansion" you've already paid 100$ for, unless they want to treadmill the gambler with future promises of "it gets better"
KatatoniK
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
United Kingdom978 Posts
June 10 2014 07:59 GMT
#47
The feels in this blog are real, life is a bitch sometimes but you're an admirable guy Nathan and you've worked hard to get to where you are and to a point where you can actually get by and in an area you're super passionate about so thumbs up for that man! I look forward to your attempts at becoming American ToD as a player/caster

In regards to the gf situation, she seemed like a terrible person and finding out now rather than later down the line was probably a good thing, on the bright side you have Rotti now. He'll always treat you right!
Flying on the Jin Air hype plane. Lets go Maru, Rogue, sOs and the handsome CJ herO
Ketch
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands7285 Posts
June 10 2014 08:58 GMT
#48
On June 07 2014 18:48 Nathanias wrote:
A lot of my builds are cheesy but I had never executed and followed them up so well before, especially my Macro TvZ games.


"The cheesiest thing a cheesy player can do is to play a macro game" ?

Follow your dreams and kepp it up!
Anacreor
Profile Joined February 2013
Netherlands291 Posts
June 10 2014 13:45 GMT
#49
That is indeed bittersweet. I am happy for you that you are following your dreams. That would be something you would regret forever, if you wouldn't had given it your very very best. Everything that I would like to say to show support has already been said, so I fully back all the valuable comments posted here!

The close friend relationship is unclassy, sometimes things just don't go your way. You can't change that. You can change the way you handle these situations though. Go Nathanias! Keep being healthy, in both body and mind! You are doing very well for yourself
"Peter the Acretree chops some wood"
Godwrath
Profile Joined August 2012
Spain10134 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-10 16:46:07
June 10 2014 16:45 GMT
#50
I understand this circlejerking about "what a bitch, got your back brah". But to be honest, shit like that happens every day and none of you can know if she just genuinely grew into another guy or she is just a bitch. That stuff happens, and normally it is not about being a bad person. The good thing, is that you have a lot of reasons to go ahead, and you will come to understand that it was for the better, for you, and for her. You weren't what she needed neither was she for you.
Deathstar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
9150 Posts
June 10 2014 20:22 GMT
#51
Women aren't loyal. What can you do?

Well move on. Delete her number, etc., and focus on yourself. You're doing good work Nathan. Forget about her
rip passion
DinoMight
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States3725 Posts
June 10 2014 21:42 GMT
#52
Sucks about the girl man, but these things happen. There are a lot of people in this thread going "what a bitch man, she isn't for you" etc. but the truth is that scenario is very common. I'm glad you're pursuing your dreams and achieving some kind of success. Keep trucking. You'll find someone else soon enough. Guys who can show this much passion for anything are usually in high demand.
"Wtf I come back and find myself in camp DinoMight all of a sudden, feels weird man." -Wombat_NI
mooseman1710
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States153 Posts
June 11 2014 08:45 GMT
#53
Ur a grandmaster now. The girls should be lining up down the street don't worry. I caught the moment u were promoted on stream and you looked happier than any one girl could make you.
Apom
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
France656 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-11 17:43:47
June 11 2014 17:41 GMT
#54
On June 10 2014 08:44 Socup wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 07 2014 19:56 Apom wrote:
You wanted to pursue your dream and achieve economic independence after living "at the claws" of other people and she can't blame you for that ; she doesn't want a botyfriend that she can't see without boarding a plane and you can't blame her for that.

This has nothing to do with revenge, pettiness or whatever. It's just that long distance doesn't work.


Those two aren't even equivalents. It's good he found out sooner rather than later that his girlfriend treats boyfriends as disposable based on convenience or inconvenience. Sounds like by going for self improvement, he dodged a terrible girlfriend bullet.

Wow man, if everyone on Earth who failed to make long-distance relationships work is a boy/girlfriend bullet, then the world is full of assholes.

Also you assume that she left if out of "convenience", this assumption is based on nothing. Maybe it was inconvenience, or maybe she didn't love him, or something entirely different... Neither of us knows.
RxDamitol
Profile Joined February 2011
United States83 Posts
June 12 2014 01:46 GMT
#55
Dude, you're doin a great job. Keep up the good work. Hang in there, buddy.
Greedy beats Safe, Safe beats Cheesy, and Cheesy beats Greedy.
timchen1017
Profile Joined May 2014
37 Posts
June 12 2014 08:54 GMT
#56
Good luck Nathan! You are really great when you cast with Rotterdam (you are on the serious side whereas Rotterdam sounds a bit more casual.) Pursue your dreams!
vjcamarena
Profile Joined October 2013
Spain493 Posts
June 12 2014 17:51 GMT
#57
Hey, Nathanias, I'm a great fan of your work. I just wanted to say, I'm sorry, and this is a shitty situation. It's normal to hurt after these things. I just want to encourage you to go on with what you're doing. Many people here are taking the view of "she sucks, how could she do that, etc". I believe that being constructive, like the following two posters, and saying, well, this sucks, but I'll get over it, is the most healthy way to break up in the long run.

On June 07 2014 19:56 Apom wrote:
You wanted to pursue your dream and achieve economic independence after living "at the claws" of other people and she can't blame you for that ; she doesn't want a botyfriend that she can't see without boarding a plane and you can't blame her for that.

This has nothing to do with revenge, pettiness or whatever. It's just that long distance doesn't work.

On June 07 2014 19:57 boxerfred wrote:
Well, sad situation you're in, Nathan - but keep on doing what you love, and you'll be fine. Also, time helps.


GG to this battle, GL for the many more to come.
Mvp and ForGG! - Vortix FTW - Never forget Lucifron
slytown
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Korea (South)1411 Posts
June 14 2014 06:22 GMT
#58
Congrats. It's her fault she can't understand someone passionate like you wants to pursue something. You did nothing wrong. She, however, went behind your back.

You can do much better. Keep doing what you love and someone more supportive will come along.
The best Flash meme ever: http://imgur.com/zquoK
JacobShock
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Denmark2485 Posts
June 14 2014 17:41 GMT
#59
A lot of people are making assumptions about things and people they know nothing about and saying things like "It's probably for the best" "What a bitch" etc. And that might not be what you want to read at the present moment, so I'm going to refrain from all that. What I do know is all pain is fleeting and the intensity of any emotion usually drains a bit over time, how much differs from person to person depending on how strong of a character they have and you seem like a strong determined person. Just look at all the shit you have accomplished. Keep at it Nathanias, you are one of the best casters and THE best solo caster around imo.
"Right on" - Morrow
CursOr
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States6335 Posts
June 15 2014 22:00 GMT
#60
You're a little bit of a hero of mine, TBH sir. Life has a way of maintaining balance itself... Something good happens, something bad happens. I know this sucks but don't worry sir, you got lots of awesome stuff that is yet to happen in your life
CJ forever (-_-(-_-(-_-(-_-)-_-)-_-)-_-)
Prev 1 2 3 4 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 4h 14m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Lowko405
LamboSC2 277
SKillous 143
Rex 94
Livibee 48
MindelVK 19
RushiSC 14
StarCraft: Brood War
Jaedong 2530
Shuttle 2040
hero 569
ggaemo 450
Hyuk 343
firebathero 257
Rush 222
Last 169
Larva 135
Sharp 109
[ Show more ]
Rock 53
Movie 44
Mong 42
Sexy 35
Terrorterran 34
ToSsGirL 33
JYJ 31
zelot 12
JulyZerg 10
SilentControl 8
eros_byul 0
Dota 2
qojqva4717
XcaliburYe588
syndereN435
BananaSlamJamma311
Fuzer 275
febbydoto36
League of Legends
C9.Mang0403
Heroes of the Storm
Khaldor237
Other Games
Grubby6527
singsing2026
B2W.Neo578
Hui .341
ArmadaUGS70
Organizations
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 17 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• StrangeGG 53
• 3DClanTV 37
• HeavenSC 26
• naamasc28
• Kozan
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• sooper7s
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
StarCraft: Brood War
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
• BSLYoutube
Dota 2
• WagamamaTV648
League of Legends
• Nemesis2619
• Jankos2335
Upcoming Events
BSL 21
4h 14m
Sziky vs eOnzErG
Sparkling Tuna Cup
18h 14m
Krystianer vs Classic
TriGGeR vs SKillous
Percival vs Ryung
ByuN vs Nicoract
OSC
1d 2h
BSL 21
1d 4h
Cross vs Dewalt
Replay Cast
1d 17h
Wardi Open
1d 20h
OSC
2 days
Solar vs MaxPax
ByuN vs Krystianer
Spirit vs TBD
OSC
5 days
Korean StarCraft League
6 days
OSC
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Escore Tournament S1 - W1
WardiTV 2025
META Madness #9

Ongoing

C-Race Season 1
IPSL Winter 2025-26
BSL Season 21
CSL Season 19: Qualifier 2
eXTREMESLAND 2025
SL Budapest Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 8
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
IEM Chengdu 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Thunderpick World Champ.
CS Asia Championships 2025

Upcoming

CSL 2025 WINTER (S19)
Escore Tournament S1 - W2
Escore Tournament S1 - W3
BSL 21 Non-Korean Championship
Acropolis #4
IPSL Spring 2026
Bellum Gens Elite Stara Zagora 2026
HSC XXVIII
Big Gabe Cup #3
OSC Championship Season 13
Nations Cup 2026
ESL Pro League Season 23
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
IEM Kraków 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter Qual
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.