“My friend is obsessed with a woman from nearly a decade ago”
I have a friend I’ll call Ethan. Back in 2017, he developed feelings for a coworker at a diner where they both worked. It seemed obvious she liked him too, and she even kissed him at a party. She waited about a year for him to make a move, but he never did, and eventually she met someone else and moved on.
Ever since then, Ethan has been full of regret. He went from being outgoing and social to withdrawn and down most of the time.
Now it’s been nine years, and he’s still stuck on her. He hasn’t tried to meet anyone new. When we go out, he talks about how much he regrets missing his chance. Around couples, he gets moody and makes comments about how happy everyone else looks.
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“Should I invite my father’s mistress to my wedding?
My fiancée and I are getting married in August. My parents separated when I was 10 after my dad cheated on my mom with a woman named Claire, who he is still with 16 years later.
After the separation, my dad stayed very involved and co parented well. My parents were actually on decent terms, but my mom had one firm boundary. My brother and I were never to meet Claire. I didn’t meet her until I was 20, when I started spending more time with my dad during the pandemic.
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“I’m pregnant and everything is falling apart”
About two to three years ago, I started a relationship with a married man. I know I shouldn’t have, but I fell in love with him.
His wife eventually found out. It turned into a huge situation. She confronted me, and it led to her asking him for a divorce. After everything, he and I ended up reconciling and decided to try a real relationship.
I know I was selfish. I’ve already gone over that in my head a thousand times, so I’m not looking for judgment. I just need advice.
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Linkage
The Epic 50-Year Story of Apple, Told Through the WSJ Archive – Archive.ph
41 Photos That Feel Like a Warm Hug From the Past – Ned Hardy
If you like solving little problems around the house or just want to make random useful things on demand, this 3D printer is insanely easy to use and lets you print anything from organizers to replacement parts in minutes instead of buying them. – Amazon
Maine Is About to Become the First State to Ban New Data Centers – Archive.ph
Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products – NBC News
How to Raise a Super Hardy, Resilient Child – A Fine Parent
EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water – NPR
Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy
You don’t think you need a dashcam—until something goes wrong, and suddenly it’s the only thing standing between your word and someone else’s. – Amazon
Is Trump planning a ground invasion of Iran on Good Friday? – Archive.is
The Internet Says This 1-Ingredient Oreo Upgrade ‘Tastes Like Ice Cream Sandwiches’—We Tried It, and We’re Sold – Allrecipes
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez – The Guardian
Rare Photos Show What Party Life Really Looked Like in the 1980s – Rare Historical Photos
The secret to successful conversations with strangers – Archive.ph
How to Let Go of Little Annoyances – Greater Good
“Dating as a short guy is almost impossible, I just give up”
I’m short, I have been specifically told that I was too short to date multiple times. I’m fairly average in looks but I am short. The vast majority of girls won’t date a short guy unfortunately, all I’ve heard from girls is “tall dark and handsome” I’ve never met a girl who preferred to date short guys and only met a couple who didn’t mind.
Being short is one of the most unattractive traits a guy can have and people will always remind you of that with jokes, insults, mocking and condescending comments.
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“How did you come to terms with having to work forever?”
I’m a 26(f) and I started working in 2022, it has always been hard for me to come to terms with the fact that I am going to work forever (until retirement age). I struggle and think about this every day, it consumes me because I really don’t think this is how we are supposed to live
I don’t hate my job; it’s not even hard to do. But I wake up at 5am, leave the house at 6am to get to work at 7am, work until 4pm and I get home at 5pm
It feels like I have no time for myself and I struggle to understand how I am supposed to do this for 40 more years without a mental breakdown
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“Married for 9 years and still a virgin”
My husband and I have been married for over nine years, and we have never had penetrative sex. He says the idea makes him uncomfortable.
We got married young in a Christian environment where sex before marriage was not allowed. He went straight from living with his parents to living with me. On our wedding night, he said there was too much pressure to have sex, and I understood. But even during our honeymoon, whenever I asked him to use a condom, he would immediately lose arousal and shut down.
Linkage
The 322-Foot Tall Rocket for NASA’s Moon Flyby – WSJ
20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy
This Book is a Masterpiece! An absolutely gripping deep dive into how power actually works, told through the life of Robert Moses in a way that will change how you see politics, cities, and influence forever. – Amazon
TMZ Sics Its Tipsters on a New Breed of Celebrity Villain: Members of Congress – NYTimes
Tiger Woods stepping away from golf to seek treatment – ESPN
Here’s How to Turn Your Favorite Pet Photo Into a Cute iPhone Emoji – CNET
How to get past a paywall – Reddit
Trump to make unprecedented Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship – USA Today
Inside Kid Cudi’s new podcast, where he offers ‘Big Bro’ advice and good vibes – LA Times
Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy
If you are looking for carry on luggage, this is a solid choice. It rolls smoothly, fits overhead without a fight, and the compartments actually keep your stuff organized instead of turning into a mess and the price is just right! – Amazon
Inside Kid Cudi’s new podcast, where he offers ‘Big Bro’ advice and good vibes – LA Times
Gross Reasons You Shouldn’t Use a Hotel Coffee Maker – Mental Floss
The elder care solution that everyone with aging parents should know about – Vox
Slowjamastan: The new ‘nation’ hiding in the US – BBC News
17 People Who Proved a Dream Job Starts With Passion, Not Permission – Linkiest
A Startup Has Been Quietly Pitching Cloned Human Bodies to Transfer Your Brain Into – Futurism