[Member Intro] Wife of cube enthusiast would love suggestions!

[syhthpen]

My husband was absolutely stunned that I downloaded an app so that I could talk to people that enjoy cubes.

He is awesome, and his love for solving cubes makes him happy, so I naturally want to know more so that I can support him.

I thank all of you for your wonderful recommendations and advice [emoji4]

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[syhthpen]

Wow, I need to work on my reading comprehension skills.

I JUST now realized that this is a community for speed solving. I have no idea how I missed that obvious fact. I am so sorry.

I appreciate everyone being polite, and offering advice about odd and fun cubes, when you are all obviously beyond that.

I feel like an idiot that asked a surgeon how to apply a bandaid [emoji17]

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[syhthpen]

I would actually get him a really nice brand of 3x3 as well. Rubiks and Shengshou are not particularly "top of the line" in 3x3s (for the most part), and major brands like Moyu and Gans have much better feeling 3x3s. A good place to start would be with either the Moyu Weilong GTS, or Gans Air, as well as the Valk 3.

The 3x3 and 2x2 Shengshou are not great, I agree, but the higher cubes have been high quality and endured many hours of solving. The 4x4, and 5x5 and 7x7 still turn with ease.

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[shadowslice e]

Wow, I need to work on my reading comprehension skills.

I JUST now realized that this is a community for speed solving. I have no idea how I missed that obvious fact. I am so sorry.

I appreciate everyone being polite, and offering advice about odd and fun cubes, when you are all obviously beyond that.

I feel like an idiot that asked a surgeon how to apply a bandaid [emoji17]

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It's no problem at all and quite fun to discuss and recommend new puzzles (which is why this forum exists) as well as a place to help start people off on similar things.

People here also love hearing about newer solvers and how they found their way to this hobby

 

[syhthpen]

It's no problem at all and quite fun to discuss and recommend new puzzles (which is why this forum exists) as well as a place to help start people off on similar things.

People here also love hearing about newer solvers and how they found their way to this hobby

I am so glad to hear your side. I won't feel bad about asking for advice! [emoji4]

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[Silverback]

I cannot comprehend the algorithms or the logic of how to solve it, even after months of my husband patiently trying to teach me.

It is really not that difficult. A jigsaw puzzle with a frame and 20 pieces wouldn't be much of a challenge for you, would it? Just like every piece of a jigsaw puzzle has a place where it belongs, every piece of a cube has a place where it belongs.
The cube is easy to solve, if you disassemble it first and then reassemble it to its solves state. Because then you can move the pieces individually. As soon as you understand, where each piece belongs, it is just a matter of how you get it there. That is the part where your husband can help you.

 

[syhthpen]

It is really not that difficult. A jigsaw puzzle with a frame and 20 pieces wouldn't be much of a challenge for you, would it? Just like every piece of a jigsaw puzzle has a place where it belongs, every piece of a cube has a place where it belongs.
The cube is easy to solve, if you disassemble it first and then reassemble it to its solves state. Because then you can move the pieces individually. As soon as you understand, where each piece belongs, it is just a matter of how you get it there. That is the part where your husband can help you.

I respect that it makes sense to you, but it truly doesn't make sense to me.

Sure, a simple puzzle is easy (We have a kid, we've done easy puzzles).

I still cannot understand how to solve a simple 3x3, no matter how hard I try.

I would appreciate other replies that do not disregard my inability to understand the algorithms for solving cubes.

 

[Silverback]

I would appreciate other replies that do not talk down to me.

I have no idea, what that sentence means. Sorry, I'm not a native speaker.

I just wanted to encourage you, to give it another try.

However, if you don't want to learn it, then don't do it. Most people can't solve the cube and think it is complicated, even though it is not.

Did you have a chance to look at the heart-shaped 3x3-mod? What do you think of it?

 

[syhthpen]

I have no idea, what that sentence means. Sorry, I'm not a native speaker.

I just wanted to encourage you, to give it another try.

However, if you don't want to learn it, then don't do it. Most people can't solve the cube and think it is complicated, even though it is not.

Did you have a chance to look at the heart-shaped 3x3-mod? What do you think of it?

I apologize, I didn't understand your intention.

I thought that you were explaining it to me as if you thought I couldn't understand, even if you made it simple.

I did see the heart, it is very sweet!

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[Silverback]

I just found this video, that you might like.

It's a tutorial made by a woman. Not exactly the way I would solve or even teach, but probably perfect for you.

 

[newtonbase]

Wow, I need to work on my reading comprehension skills.

I JUST now realized that this is a community for speed solving. I have no idea how I missed that obvious fact. I am so sorry.

I appreciate everyone being polite, and offering advice about odd and fun cubes, when you are all obviously beyond that.

I feel like an idiot that asked a surgeon how to apply a bandaid [emoji17]

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This thread is a breath of fresh air. Its rare that someone asks questions on behalf of someone else. I'll bet I'm not the only married cuber who is a little jealous of your attention to your husband's hobby.

 

[messiahyo_]

First of all, I recommend buying from TheCubicle.us as they are a premium cubing online store. Here are my recommendations:

3x3: GuoGuan YueXiao
2x2: Dayan 2x2
4x4: Moyu Aosu
5x5: Moyu Bochuang
6x6: Yuxin Red 6x6
7x7: MoYu Cubic AoFu GT
Megaminx: YJ YuHu R
Pyraminx: MoYu
Square-1: QiYi
Skewb: MoYu

 

[syhthpen]

This thread is a breath of fresh air. Its rare that someone asks questions on behalf of someone else. I'll bet I'm not the only married cuber who is a little jealous of your attention to your husband's hobby.

My husband definitely appreciates my support. He was floored when I told him about downloading an app just so that I can learn more about cubes and ask questions.

I appreciate the kind words

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[syhthpen]

I just found this video, that you might like.

It's a tutorial made by a woman. Not exactly the way I would solve or even teach, but probably perfect for you.

Oh bless you for trying to help. I appreciate it!

I was excited to view it! I understand why you thought it might help me.

Unfortunately, I haven't even grasped the concept of making a T on the face, and so on.. My husband has started his teachings even before her explanation, and I just cannot understand.

I am okay with it. I cannot understand how to solve a cube, and I have incredible respect for everyone that can.

I have never successfully assembled furniture by myself also. My brain just doesn't work that way. I am confident in my intelligence in other aspects though.

It makes me feel so happy that you have taken time to help me understand how to succeed in solving a cube. You are wonderful.

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