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My Life with a Munchausen’s by Proxy Parent

You don’t wake up one day and realize you’re being abused. Especially not when the person doing it calls herself your protector. When I was little, I thought my mom was the only thing standing between me and death. She would stand at the pharmacy counter, hurling questions at pharmacists about my “condition,” rattling off a list of foods I couldn’t eat, symptoms I supposedly had, illnesses I might be coming down with. She seemed so convincing, so urgent. I never questioned it. I thought that’s what moms did.

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“I think I broke my husband”

I could really use some advice about what’s going on with my husband and me. I’m 27 and he’s 28. We’ve been married for four years. He’s an introvert, probably a little bit on the spectrum, and has a room full of hobbies—sim racing, LEGO, soccer analysis, the works. That space is his sanctuary, and he’s always loved sharing it with me.

But recently, I lost my temper during a moment of frustration and said some really hurtful things. I told him his interests bored me, said he needed friends, and even questioned why I married him. I didn’t mean any of it, and I feel horrible about what I said.

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Linkage

5 Historical Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

One of the most versatile and useful cooking vessels out there. Use it for sauces, braising, soups, stews, chili, spaghetti, mac & cheese, making bread and much more – Amazon

Humanity May Reach Singularity Within Just 5 Years, Trend Shows

Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, says it will end operations within months after federal budget cuts – CBS

Amazon Throws Money at ‘Netflix of AI’ – Gizmodo

‘What am I falling in love with?’ Human-AI relationships are no longer just science fiction – CNBC

Everything You Need To Know About Internet Safety For Kids – Fatherly

28 Memes That Absolutely Won the Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

One of the most iconic kitchen appliances ever created. Brews a big-bodied and sweet, viscous cup of coffee – Amazon

35 Times Grooms Showed Their Worst Behaviour On The Day Of The Wedding – Demilked

Inside the Summit Where China Pitched Its AI Agenda to the World – Wired

Woman driving a car with only 3 wheels – Reddit

How Does Sand Become Silicon? CPU Manufacturing Explained – Make Useof

I Got To Hang Out On My Favorite Band’s Tour Bus And All I Had To Do Was Bring My Extremely Attractive Girlfriend – The Hard Times

“How to not cringe at things you did in your early twenties”

I’m 27 now, and I keep replaying all the cringey things I did in my early twenties. I’m talking about getting too drunk, making a fool of myself, and honestly just not being the best friend or version of myself. It feels like I have to learn everything the hard way.

Sometimes I said or did embarrassing things. Sometimes I drank too much at work events. Sometimes I was just plain annoying to be around at night. Looking back, it makes me cringe.

The thing is, I’m actually proud of who I am now. All those mistakes shaped me into the person I am today. But I still have trouble forgiving my younger self. I keep wondering—how did I not know better?

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“Is becoming a stripper worth losing my relationship”

I’m 24F, and I did everything I was supposed to—went to college, got a degree, and now I’m $25k in debt I can’t pay off. Since graduating last year, I’ve applied to 200+ jobs, had only two interviews, and just one offer—for the same pay I made before college. I’m barely scraping by, just covering rent and my car note, and honestly, I feel like a failure.

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How to Raise a Child to Be Insecure

If your intention is to raise a child who second-guesses their every move, who scans the world for signs of disapproval, you don’t need dramatic gestures. All it really takes is to make love something they have to earn. Let your affection ebb and flow with their behavior—offer a smile or a kind word only when they’ve done something to make you proud, but let disappointment settle in the silence whenever they falter. In time, your child will learn to measure themselves by your moods, to wonder if today is a day they’re worthy of being hugged or a day to keep their distance.

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A.I. Researchers Are Negotiating $250 Million Pay Packages. Just Like N.B.A. Stars. – NY Times

27 Photos Every ’80s and ’90s Kid Will Recognize – Ned Hardy

One of the most underrated tools in the kitchen. You will never grate Parmesan or other hard cheeses any other way once you buy one. It literally liquifies garlic, so you don’t have to spend time chopping it for recipes – Amazon

New Study Says Kids Under 13 Shouldn’t Have Smartphones—But What If They Already Do? – Parents

What makes a meme take off? The 3 rules of virality – Big Think

How to alter the passage of time to feel fast or slow – Psyche

The 9 Best Songs By Fred Rogers On “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” – Fatherly

Don’t Fall for This Fake Email About Your Instagram Account – Life Hacker

21 Time-Saving, Sanity-Preserving Child Hacks for Anyone With Kids – Ned Hardy

If you cook with Tofu, this is an invaluable tool to effortlessly suck out all the moisture – Amazon

History’s Biggest Companies vs. The Magnificent Seven – Visual Capitalist

Understanding your ‘social battery’ life is a great way to know when (or when not) to go out – Upworthy

The Honda Prelude Has a Secret Design Trick to Make It Easier to Park – The Drive

9 Ways to Apply Minimalism to Your Social Media Habits (and Reclaim Your Time) – Becoming Minimalist

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