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Does anyone have experience creating really unusual pictures? I'd love to hear your best practices. What prompts work well, how to structure them, which AI tools you recommend, and any other tips. I recall Leo posting some of his AI art -- any guidance would be much appreciated!

Hey everyone. I could really use anything right now -- advice, perspective, or just someone to listen. I’d really appreciate it. Lately, I’ve been feeling really confused because a big part of my life suddenly changed. After three years of dating a wonderful girl, I decided to break up with her. Her only real drawback was that she’s extremely emotional. I’m not someone who shows emotions easily, and she actually taught me to open up more -- something I’m grateful for. But even after the first 2 years of dating, I felt like I didn’t love her anymore. I couldn’t understand why. I even talked to her about it and tried to be honest, but now I’m starting to realize it might have been because of the emotional toll it was taking on me every day. I believed that if I couldn't withstand her mood swings, I must be weak -- because I used to be so pathetic. I’m scared. I really care about how others feel. I can’t stand seeing her in a bad mood -- but even something as small as someone walking by and smoking could irritate her and ruin her entire day. The message I wanted to post here three days ago ended with: "We’re still talking after the breakup, but we’re not making plans for the future anymore. I’ve tried not to hurt her or make her sad, but honestly, that feels impossible. And I don’t say this to brag -- maybe my ego is playing a part here -- but I decided to keep paying her rent until she finds a new boyfriend. Still, it breaks my heart when she cries, and I feel awful about the whole situation." I couldn't log in to the forum right after writing that, and since then, things have changed. Recently we met and ended up having sex. She promised it didn’t mean anything. I told her that I had already texted another girl to arrange a meetup soon after the breakup. She said it was okay, since we were broken up. But two days ago, she texted me saying she had still been hoping things would work out between us -- and that I’m an asshole for doing that so soon after we ended. I do agree with her. But I truly believed she wasn’t holding onto hope anymore. Now she hates me -- though still very mildly. She blocked me everywhere except one app and asked me not to write to her again. Sorry for the long message, but I’m really mortified right now. Should I tell her anything, or just let her heal faster through the hatred she now feels? Thanks. It means a lot.

Hey guys! I am really in search of creative ways on how to market my online English school. I would really appreciate all your contributions with weird yet unique ideas to market my courses. Here are some ideas I generated yesterday: • renting a billboard somewhere far away from the city centre just to document its life and the absence of contact with the target audience; • gifting homeless people t-shirts with the logo of our school, yet making the clothes of good quality so I can actually help them. I do not want to be averaging, therefore AI is useless for this request, and the audience here is definitely inspiring. Thanks in advance!

Hello! I am in the process of establishing a private school in Russia, where, with the help of a dedicated team, we will focus on teaching English. At 22 years old and nearing the completion of my studies at a pedagogical university, I have spent considerable time reflecting on and exploring various approaches to language instruction. My aim has been to distill the most effective elements of these methodologies into a cohesive and practical strategy that we can apply in our teaching. The school is designed for learners aged 16 and above, with a starting English proficiency of at least B1. I am genuinely seeking input and suggestions from this thoughtful and knowledgeable community. Your insights and perspectives would be immensely appreciated. It often feels as though education is regarded as an immutable field, with little consideration given to alternative approaches or innovation. I have found inspiration in works such as Ivan Illich’s Deschooling Society, the lexical approach to language learning, and the DOGME framework. Rather than outlining my specific ideas at this stage, I wish to first hear your thoughts, which I hope to analyze and compare with my own plans to refine them further. Additionally, I have explored Susanne Cook-Greuter’s research on ego development and drawn valuable lessons from Leo’s oeuvres. I try to remain deeply mindful of how much there is still to learn and how many perspectives could enrich this project. Thank you for your time! It is an honor.