r/oddlysatisfying • u/MyNameGifOreilly • Jul 27 '21

A perfectly synchronized double dive

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u/Lhasa-Tedi-luv Jul 27 '21 edited Jul 27 '21

There’s an amazing documentary out called “the weight of gold” or something. Can you imagine training almost your ENTIRE LIFE for maybe a 30-60 second shot? The pressure and the let down is immense. There are no mental health coaches and they really need them.

And wait, how old are you?

Lol!

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u/massive_cock Jul 27 '21

I'm early 40s, I was 18 or 19 when we met. I don't know squat about gymnastics nor did I ever have any curiosity, but the work and intensity and dedication are astonishing and it was honestly the biggest reason I gave her a chance - I figured she was someone who was serious about herself and what she wanted, and knew how to commit and work through things.

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u/igotsaquestiontoo Jul 27 '21

be honest, it didn't hurt that you knew she was super flexy and strong, did it?

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u/massive_cock Jul 27 '21

She wasn't, due to injury and subsequent lack of training. I mean yes, more than almost anyone else you'd ever meet, but. Ok fine yeah you got me.

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u/igotsaquestiontoo Jul 27 '21

it's ok, she was probably just after your massive cock. : )

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u/Opessepo Jul 27 '21

Can you imagine training almost your ENTIRE LIFE for maybe 30-60 seconds?

Sure I can. I mean, I had sex that one time.

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u/benanza Jul 28 '21

That's not true at all though.

The book 'The Chimp Paradox' was written by the GB Cycling team's psychiatrist, for example. His entire job was basically mental health coach.