“My best friend won’t grow up and it’s breaking our friendship”
I’m struggling with what to do about a longtime friend.
We’ve known each other since we were kids, and he used to be one of the closest people in my life. But over time, things have changed. I’ve grown up, gotten married, and built a more stable life, while he hasn’t really moved forward. He still lives at home, drinks heavily, uses drugs, and seems stuck in the same cycle.
We drifted apart for about eight months, partly because I chose to create distance. Every time we talked, I felt drained. The conversations lacked depth and often revolved around his habits. It felt like I was putting in energy without getting anything meaningful back.
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“I’m not attending my daughter’s wedding”
I am a 40 year old woman and I have decided not to attend my daughter’s wedding.
I already have plans at my church that were scheduled months in advance. I take my commitments seriously and I do not cancel unless I am physically ill. My daughter and my dad planned this wedding quickly because they do not approve of her living situation. They knew I had these plans but scheduled it anyway. My dad suggested I move my church plans to the next day, but I prefer my church. I was also not included in any of the wedding planning, even though I am her mother.
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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
I’ve bought several of these mattress so far and they have been super comfortable and I honestly like them better than a Tempurpedic, but a fraction of the price – Amazon
The Horrors That Could Lie Ahead if Vaccines Vanish – ProPublica
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish excerpts online – CBS News
Here’s How Much Donald Trump Is Worth – Forbes
Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out – NPR
Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and CBP, in bid to end extreme airport delays – NBC News
A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
Once you switch to this garden hose, you’ll never go back—because it’s lightweight, doesn’t kink, and expands when you need it then shrinks for easy storage, making watering way less of a hassle. – Amazon
The Shocking Speed of China’s Scientific Rise – The Atlantic
Inside the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Era of AI in Music – Rolling Stone
The 10 Weirdest Looking Creatures in the Ocean – Linkiest
Trump’s signature to appear on paper currency in a first for a sitting president – NBC News
AI Generated Singer — Not a Real Person — “Eddie Dalton” Hits Number 1 on iTunes with Two More Hits in the Top 10 – Showbiz411
Cameras have quietly appeared in thousands of US cities – PopSci
The Dumping Grounds
“I moved all of my retirement savings into cash before the market started declining”
Looking for some advice. I recently moved all of my retirement savings into cash before the market started declining (I did not withdraw it from the IRA, just moved it out of the fund it was in). I don’t want to keep it in cash long-term, but I’m concerned about ongoing market volatility and want to place it somewhere more stable for the next few months until conditions improve.
I’m not a day trader, so I’m not looking to move money in and out frequently—I just want a low-risk option in the short term. What are my best choices for earning modest, stable returns while keeping the flexibility to reinvest when the market rebounds? My retirement is with Fidelity, if that makes any difference in available options.
“My husband says he is never wrong”
I’m a 36-year-old woman married to a 49-year-old man. We’ve been together for 13 years, married for 8, and have always had a volatile relationship—screaming fights, name-calling, emotional blowups. But for the past 9 months, things have been calm. That changed today.
While working from home, my husband casually brought up our ceiling leak and said airflow was making the mold worse. I replied that the mold was the bigger problem. That’s all it took. He exploded—accusing me of never accepting criticism, of always arguing. I stayed calm and didn’t yell back. That only made him more aggressive. He started hurling insults—calling me a bitch, asking if I was “retarded,” saying he’d be better off without me.
“My husband disgusts me”
I can’t stand my husband anymore. We’ve been together six years, married for one, and we have an eight month old baby. He’s always been bigger, but about a year and a half ago his weight got out of control and now he’s over 400 pounds. I understand people change, but he refuses to do anything about it.
He has no energy and is constantly falling asleep, even while driving, which is terrifying. I’ve begged him to go to the doctor for years and he just won’t go. He always says he will, but never follows through. He’s on my insurance, so coverage isn’t the issue.
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Google warns quantum computers could hack encrypted systems by 2029 – Archive.ph
25 Photos That Will Unlock A Core Memory – Ned Hardy
If you want a reliable backup power solution that can keep your essentials running during outages—and even handle bigger appliances without the noise or hassle of a gas generator this is definitely worth a look. – Amazon
Are the US and Iran holding peace talks, and what do both sides want? – Al Jazeera
‘Tehran’s tollbooth’: a visual guide to how a trickle of ships still passes through strait of Hormuz – The Guardian
A new wave of TikTok content is glamourising financial dependence on men – and it’s setting feminism back decades – Dazed
Travelers are facing the longest TSA wait times in history – NPR
23 Pieces of Artwork That Capture Something You Can’t Explain – Ned Hardy
This makes BBQing so much easier by handling the temperature and smoke for you, so you get that slow-cooked, wood-fired flavor without having to constantly watch the grill. – Amazon
There is a sinister new power in Iran, and it’s not who the West thinks – The Telegraph
Mystery traders may have bagged $40M-$50M on Trump’s announcement to pause Iran attacks: sources – New York Post
2026 NBA Draft Guide – The Ringer
People who interacted with AI tools were more likely to think they were right, less likely to resolve conflicts. – Ars Technica
3 things all great listeners do – Archive.ph
Footage of the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful explosion ever recorded (detonated in 1961 by the Soviets). – Reddit
