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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
Spain10139 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 (-_-(-_-(-_-(-_-)-_-)-_-)-_-)
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