Poll of the Day
My husband admits he purposely tries to “keep me humble.”
My husband of one year admits he purposely tries to “keep me humble.”
Those were his exact words. He refuses to compliment me or build me up in any way, because he’s convinced that if he does, I’ll somehow become arrogant or delusional about myself.
What really set me off happened earlier today. I was in the middle of changing clothes when he looked at me and said I looked “very unappetizing.” He even compared me to food that looks gross but tastes okay. I still don’t know what that was even supposed to mean — and honestly, I don’t think there’s a way to make that sound respectful.
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How to Fight (Well) in a Relationship
Let’s just get one thing straight: fighting in a relationship isn’t a sign of failure. It’s a sign you’re two human beings with different brains, different baggage, and different expectations trying to do life together without killing each other. So if you’re expecting some Disney-fied, conflict-free, unicorn fart version of love—grow up.
Linkage
5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
I didn’t think I needed a duck night light… until now – Amazon
Use the ‘Feynman Method’ to Tell If You’re Ready for a Test – Lifehacker
New York City’s Most Iconic Foods—and Where to Get Them – Archive.ph
Astrocat Félicette in Photos: The Story of the First Cat Launched Into Space – Rare Historical Photos
Sam Altman predicts AI will surpass human intelligence by 2030 – DNYUZ
15 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Geese, Young Thug, and More – Pitchfork
The Internet Was on One This Week — Here Are 27 Memes to Prove It – Ned Hardy
Swedish dish cloths are the perfect blend of sponge and towel — super absorbent, reusable, and somehow way more satisfying to clean with than paper towels. – Amazon
How to get a refund from the Amazon Prime FTC settlement – Fox Business
Disney Sued After Enforcing Rights to Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain – Hollywood Reporter
The 250 Greatest Albums of the 21st Century So Far – Rolling Stone
15 Underrated Psychological Thriller Anime, Ranked By Fans – Ranker
10 Biblical Heroes Who Did Horrible Things – Linkiest
The Dumping Grounds
What Medical School Is Really Like
First Year: The Humbling
They say med school is like drinking from a firehose. What they don’t tell you is that first year feels like the hose is aimed directly at your soul.
You walk in on day one thinking you’re hot shit. You crushed undergrad. You aced the MCAT. You probably even helped someone in your family with a diagnosis once and felt like a mini-Grey’s Anatomy character. Then—boom. Within two weeks, you’re drowning in histology slides, biochemical pathways, and anatomical jargon you can’t even pronounce, let alone understand.
What is a Coward?
Reading This Has Helped Me Embrace the Natural Cycle of Life and Death with My Pets
I have an old dog in kidney failure too. Haven’t told her yet, she just keeps being happy.
I’m old too, and I’ve had animals my whole life, mostly cats and dogs in various multiples. Do the math and you can see I’ve been here before.
The way I reconcile it is pretty straightforward, and well in line with the overall Stoic approach to things. It always begins the same way- see things plainly for what they are, understand the natures of the things involved, and respond reasonably and virtuously to the reality around us.
Las Vegas Is Eating Itself
Las Vegas used to lie to you in a fun way.
It was a city built entirely on the agreement that both of you — you and it — were full of shit. You weren’t really going to win. It wasn’t really going to treat you fairly. But the mutual deception had style. There was theater to the transaction. You walked in knowing you’d probably lose, and Vegas handed you just enough illusion to make the loss feel worth it.
That agreement is gone. The illusion has been replaced with a spreadsheet, and the showgirls have been replaced with fees.