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Author: Theodore Lee
Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity, you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
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.
“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
“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
The Dumping Grounds
“Wife wants me to meet the guy she was unfaithful with”
About a year ago, my wife confessed that she gave a guy oral sex on a night out. We have looser boundaries than most couples, but this clearly crossed them. There’s a small chance her drink was spiked, but we don’t know for sure.
We went to marriage therapy, and I decided to stay for the sake of our family. I don’t feel like I can forgive it, though, because that would make it feel like it was okay.
“My husband is going on a world tour with his friends and leaving me and the kids behind”
My husband is planning a world tour with his friend. It would be his first time doing something like this. We have three young kids, ages 8, 5, and 2, and I would be home with them while he travels.
He says he doesn’t want to travel with kids because it’s too hectic, so instead of planning something for us as a family, he wants to do this trip without us. He keeps explaining that he’ll be using points for everything, so he’s not technically spending money on flights or hotels. He wants to fly first class because the points are expiring this year and he wants to experience it.
“Am I ruining my relationship with my boyfriend over not having kids?”
I’m 30 and my boyfriend is 31. We’ve been together for six years and living together for five. Before we dated, we were friends for two years. I love him a lot. He’s my best friend and I’ve always seen a future with him.
From the very beginning, I’ve been clear that I don’t want kids. I don’t hate kids, I just don’t want to be a mom. I’ve never hidden that. It’s something I’ve talked about openly, even with our friend group.