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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.
Advice Column

“Am I wrong for telling my wife I’d drive her to the airport while making it clear it’s a huge inconvenience?”

My wife is traveling for a conference and will be gone for a few days. We live about 30 minutes from the airport, so it turns into about an hour round trip, probably more with traffic. We have to leave at 7am, and I’ll pick her up at 9:30pm on a weekday. I’m happy to drive her, but it’s a big inconvenience with work, working out, and taking care of the dogs. It basically doubles my commute that day. Now she’s upset.

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The Rise And Fall of Peter Attia’s Longevity Empire – Archive.ph

A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy

This rice cooker uses smart technology to adjust heat and timing, giving you perfectly fluffy rice every time with no guesswork. And it’s built to last forever – Amazon

‘Profoundly shocking’ allegations against Cesar Chavez spark soul-searching in movement – Archive.ph

Users hate it, but age-check tech is coming. Here’s how it works. – Ars Technica

What to know about the deepening economic and political turmoil in Cuba – AP News

Utah Bans 28th Book for All Public School Students – Book Riot

Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their Hideouts, One by One – WSJ

25 Video Game Memes That Hit Harder Than a Final Boss – Ned Hardy

An awesome bristle free brush to clean up the tough residuals on your grill! – Amazon

Trevor Milton’s conviction for defrauding investors in truck company Nikola was wiped away. He’s now raising funds for a new jet he claims will transform flying. – WSJ

4 Secrets to Smarter Thinking – Bakadesuyo

Sinners Explained – Film Colossus

Jeffrey Epstein’s elite relationships visualised: the prince, the sultan and the politicians – The Guardian

AI-Resurrected Val Kilmer Stars in New Movie As Deep as the Grave – Consequence

Five iPhone Security Features You Should Be Using – MacRumors

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“My partner says it’s embarrassing that I still live in a one bedroom condo at nearly 30 years old”

I’m 28 and have been dating my partner, who is 43, for almost a year. A few days ago, I mentioned having some friends over and thought it would be nice if her friends came too so everyone could meet.

She hesitated, so I asked what was wrong. She said the issue wasn’t meeting friends, but that she’d feel embarrassed because I still live in a one bedroom apartment at almost 30.

That caught me off guard. I’ve never seen it as a problem. My place is spacious, with a living room, dining area, and kitchen. I make a decent living, I just don’t see the point in paying a lot more rent for space I won’t use.

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“My husband is extremely attached to his mom”

My husband and I live next door to his mom, but he still calls her every day, sometimes up to three times a day. He sends her photos of everything, his meals, his activities, and texts her constantly. He takes her out about four days a week and walks over to see her regularly.

He shares almost everything about his day with her.

I don’t feel jealous of her, but I do feel like my husband should have some boundaries.

We’ve talked and fought about this many times, almost every week. After our arguments, he says he just wants me to be happy for him and his mom.

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“Should we stop homeschooling?”

My wife is a stay at home mom and we have a five year old who just started homeschooling about three months ago. Since we started, it’s been rough.

My wife has a bad temper, and when our daughter doesn’t understand something right away, she’ll yell at her, get frustrated, and sometimes just give up and walk away while our daughter is crying. She’s said things like “if you can’t do it then I’ll throw all your toys away.”

The other day she texted me: “Think our daughter is fucking retarded.”

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The Dodgers are MLB’s supervillains. They’re also being scapegoated. Let’s dive deep into the team that will define the 2026 season—and shape where the sport goes next. – The Ringer

20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

You should grab this pocketknife. It delivers a lightweight, durable, super-smooth, and highly practical everyday carry knife with great ergonomics, all at an incredibly affordable price. – Amazon

What to Do if You’re a Data Breach Victim (and You Probably Are) – NYTimes

Who wants what from the Iran war? – Archive.ph

Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, killed in airstrike, Israel says. Here’s why his death is significant. – CBS News

Grief author Kouri Richins found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband for his $4M estate after 3 hours of deliberation – New York Post

‘I took two bites and had to spit it out’: candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate – The Guardian

31 Memes That Explain ADHD Better Than Words Ever Could – Ned Hardy

I will never stop recommending this product. It has helped me with moving, transporting and countless other tasks – Amazon

Gamers’ Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True – Wired

Why Private School Isn’t Worth the Cost – Of Dollars And Data

Friday the 13th: Jason’s 10 Best Kills, Ranked – Den of Geek

How to Spot ‘Living Off the Land’ Computer Attacks – Lifehacker

Not everyone has an internal monologue – Popular Science

10 High-Class Courtesans Who Played Their Clients Like Fiddles – Listverse

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“How do I talk my daughter out of starting an OnlyFans?”

I’m a 40-year-old single dad, and my daughter is 19. Her mom passed away 9 years ago, so it’s basically been the two of us ever since. I’ve always tried to keep communication open so she feels like she can talk to me about anything.

Last week, she started to bring something up but backed out. After that, she made a few jokes about OnlyFans, which felt like she was testing my reaction. A few days later, she asked me for money to buy a DSLR camera. We already have cameras at home, and I offered her one, but she insisted on a specific model.

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“My husband is weak”

We’ve been married nearly ten years and have four kids. Over the years, there have been moments where my husband’s lack of action has made him seem weak or unwilling to protect me.

The first was when I was eight months pregnant and a woman aggressively shoved my belly and hurled insults. I was hurt and scared. My husband stood there and said nothing—even when she turned on him. I felt abandoned, though I tried to chalk it up to pregnancy hormones and move on.

More recently, a large aggressive dog came at us while we were walking. I instinctively grabbed for his arm, but he elbowed me away. The dog eventually left, but I broke down crying. He apologized for not reacting “perfectly,” even though he knows I have a deep fear of big dogs from a past attack.

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