“Why did you decide to become a surrogate?”
“I have wanted to be a surrogate since I was 19. I live in a state where it only became legal within the last 5 years.”
“Turning 40 soon and feeling lost. Is this normal?”
I’m turning 40 soon, and instead of feeling settled, I feel more lost than ever. I always imagined that by this age I’d have a house, career momentum, and a clearer sense that my life was working. Instead, I feel stuck.
I waited too long to buy a home, and now the market feels completely out of reach for what I can afford. My job feels stagnant and underpaid compared to bigger companies in my field, but every time I apply elsewhere, I get rejected. Sometimes I’m told I’m overqualified, other times not experienced enough. It’s destroying my confidence and making me question whether I’m even good at what I do anymore.
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The Secret to Winning Every Argument: Stop Trying to Win
Most arguments aren’t actually about truth. They’re about ego protection.
That’s the part nobody wants to admit.
You think you’re fighting about politics, parenting, money, dishes in the sink, whether pineapple belongs on pizza, or why your coworker is an idiot who keeps replying-all to company emails. But underneath all of it is usually the same thing:
“I need to prove I’m not wrong.”
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20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy
This has a cult following because it’s fast, portable, nearly impossible to break, and consistently makes smooth coffee without a huge learning curve – Amazon
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say – Yahoo
The World’s Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover Is Under Way in Sweden – WSJ
Britain just issued a cigarette ban that would shock Americans. The reaction here has been something else. – Slate
Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app – Engadget
EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media – CNBC
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company’s digital defense – NBC News
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
A lifesaver for travel days, concerts, Disneyland trips, flights, or anyone constantly stuck at 12% battery. – Amazon
7 Moves to Prevent Shoulder Pain – NYTimes
Last six passengers leave Hantavirus-hit ship – Reuters
‘Blue dot fever’: the real reason pop stars are cancelling tours – The Times
How the World Became a Casino – 404 Media
Felipe Pereira vs Hyuk Min Ji. BnD Black Cup MMA. Very satisfying finish – Reddit
The Dumping Grounds
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“I spent 14 years waiting for a man who never really chose me”
I had an affair with a married man for 14 years. The pattern was always the same. He would disappear for months at a time to recommit to his marriage, then come back saying he loved me, couldn’t forget me, and wanted me in his life. This happened over and over again.
Last September he finally got caught and was kicked out of the marriage. He told me to be patient and give him space while he figured out what he wanted because he didn’t want me to be a rebound. Even then, he still came to see me a few times.
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Confessions From The Other Woman
In 6 days, it’ll be 2 years.
Two years of promises. Two years of “almost.” Two years of me building an entire emotional life around a future you kept telling me was right around the corner.
And meanwhile, my actual life kept moving.
I moved across the country. I built a career I’m proud of. I made a home for myself. I learned how to survive without you, even while loving you. I’m living a good life.
Alone.
Single.
Without you.
Stop Trying To Prove Yourself To Everyone
There’s a weird disease a lot of people have that nobody talks about directly.
It’s the constant need to prove themselves.
To their parents.
To their ex.
To their coworkers.
To strangers online.
To the people from high school who probably haven’t thought about them since 2014.
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I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI – Archive.ph
31 Science Facts That Completely Broke People’s Brains – Ned Hardy
If you want a portable speaker that gets ridiculously loud, has deep bass, long battery life, and can survive pool parties, camping trips, or beach days without a problem, this is an easy recommendation for the price. – Amazon
How a Job at OpenAI Became the Greatest Lottery Ticket of the AI Boom – WSJ
Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw – NYTimes
How to save a life: paramedics on emergency first aid – from cardiac arrest to burns to seizures – The Guardian
Footage shows moments before Frontier Airlines jet struck person on Denver airport runway – Fox News
21 Photos Of Influencers Trying Way Too Hard To Get The Perfect Shot – Ned Hardy
Its expensive but the difference between a cheap electric toothbrush and this one is night and day – Amazon
Hawaiian hailed as hero for beating entitled tourist caught hurling rock at beloved seal Lani in viral video – New York Post
Why Japan has millions of abandoned houses – The Hustle
From Vine to Friendster, why is retro social media coming back? – Creative Bloq
Ranked: Spotify’s Most-Streamed Songs Ever – Visual Capitalist
Are Running Clubs a Good Alternative to Dating Apps? – Archive.ph
China Believes America Will Flame Out – Archive.ph