Confession of the Day
I cheated. I regret it but I’ll try to explain it in my own way. I had a good woman and I had issues communicating in the relationship. It was my first real relationship and I let it build up inside of me and my outlet wasn’t communication, it was cheating.
Why do I regret it? I maintain that cheating on someone is far more insidious than people realise. Yes it’s morally wrong. You’re lying to someone. Of course, but it’s more than that. There’s like this decoupling that happens. It’s very subtle, but all of a sudden there’s something between you and that person. Even if it’s only you that knows it, there’s something between you. And then the synchronisation that once existed is disrupted. And it will never be the same.
Linkage
5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
Ok, I just played this board game with family over Xmas and it was ridiculouls fun and easy to learn. I bought it for myself the next day – Amazon
The E.P.A. Promotes Toxic Fertilizer. 3M Told It of Risks Years Ago – NY Times
What the Record Wave of New 65-Year-Olds Means for Wall Street – WSJ
If Happiness Weren’t the Goal, We’d Have Much Better Mental Health – Mel Magazine
11 Foolproof Ways To Find A New Hobby – Bustle
The Origins Behind 21 Commonly Used Phrases – Ned Hardy
You should read this book because it’s one of those rare books that quietly breaks your heart while making you question what it really means to live and love in the face of an unchangeable fate – Amazon
Six Ways to Break Your Creative Blocks – Greater Good
The 7 Most Notorious Gangs – Linkiest
The ‘godfather of EVs’ explains why China is winning the race to go electric – Business Insider
The $115 Trillion World Economy in One Chart – Visual Capitalist
Meet ‘New Deng’: Virginia Zoo’s Latest Addition Is a Baby Pygmy Hippo – Gizmodo
5 things that made us smile this week – Upworthy
Four Easy Tech Jobs to Do for Elderly Family Members While You’re Home for the Holidays – Life Hacker
The Dumping Grounds
How to Be the Person Everyone Wants to Be Around
Ever notice how some people have this magnetic ability to draw others in? They make you feel seen, valued, and understood—like you matter. Here’s the thing: that’s not magic. It’s not about being the smoothest talker or the most impressive person in the room. It’s about tapping into one simple truth: every single human being craves to feel important.
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How Confidence Transforms Dating
Confidence isn’t just about swagger or charm; it’s about creating emotional safety. When you carry yourself with confidence, you reduce the emotional labor your partner—or potential partner—has to carry. This shift can make the early stages of dating feel lighter, more enjoyable, and rooted in genuine connection.
Linkage
Test Your Logic: The Hotel Riddle That’s Driving People Crazy – Ned Hardy
Well built, minimalist wallet, that takes up hardly any room in your pocket and its under $30! – Amazon
This couple retired in their 30s in 1991 and have no regrets: ‘It just keeps getting better’ – CNBC
‘Deadpool’ Director Tim Miller Says He Got Paid $225,000 For ‘Two Years of Work’ on the Film – Variety
You Need to Create a Secret Password With Your Family – Wired
Tech That Will Change Your Life in 2025 – WSJ
5 coolest engineering innovations of 2024 – Popular Science
Lets Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy
Take it from me, you DO NOT want tinnitus. Protect your hearing without sacrificing sound quality with musician’s ear plugs. They are ideal for concerts, public transport, and noisy venues – Amazon
Want to Raise Successful Boys? Science Says Do This (but Their Schools Probably Won’t) – INC
5 Dumb Myths About Being Middle Aged – Linkiest
Apple on verge of becoming first $4 trillion company – Axios
9 actually good things that happened in 2024 – VOX
6 Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid – The Art of Manliness
How To Be Successful – Sam Altman (Open AI)
The Dumping Grounds
15 Guys Reveal Things They Wish They Could Tell Their Wives, But Won’t Because It Will Start A Fight
1. You are very intelligent and are often right, but you need to learn to relent when you’re not. The goal of an argument isn’t winning, it’s a conclusion.
The Cruelty of Stringing Someone Along
Picture someone spending years of their life waiting for a proposal that’s never going to come. Their heart hanging on every “maybe someday” and “we’ll see.” That’s not love – that’s emotional manipulation, plain and simple.
When someone dangles marriage like a carrot on a stick, they’re not just playing with emotions – they’re hijacking someone’s entire life story. They’re asking their partner to put their dreams, their plans, their future on hold for… what? A hollow promise?