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“My girlfriend takes days and on rare occasions weeks to reply to my texts”

I’ve (22m) been dating this girl (24f) for about two months, and things are great when we’re together in person—we get along well and complement each other. But when it comes to texting, it’s pretty rough.

She’s told me she’s not great at texting, and I appreciate her honesty, but it still kind of stings not hearing from her for long stretches. I’m the type who loves those good morning/good night texts and sharing little updates throughout the day, but with her, sometimes it’s a week or more before I get a reply.

Occasionally she’ll text back once a day, but usually it’s just to confirm plans. I know she’s busy, and I feel guilty even wanting to bring it up, but I’ve been feeling pretty lonely because of it.

How do I talk to her about this without coming off as needy?

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“My parents wont let me be independent”

I’m (24F) having trouble with my parents and cant do anything on my own. They dont want me to move out because rent is expensive and a money sink when we have our own house but she controls everything I do.

I have a long distance boyfriend (28M) of 2 years and we plan on tying the knot in the near future. He’s visiting me next month but my parents dont know about him so I told my parents I wanted to do a “staycation” to unwind.

They said yes but they said they will visit me everyday and use the amenities there. I dont know what to do since they wont leave me alone. I help pay the bills, I have a job, and a degree. I pay for all of my things and treat them out occasionally so what am I missing?

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7 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

These are great for learning how to swim because their extra surface area lets you kick more powerfully and swim faster, making it much easier to stay on top of the water and giving you the confidence to focus on your stroke and breathing, rather than struggling to move forward – Amazon

Air India Probe Puts Early Focus on Pilots’ Actions and Plane’s Fuel Switches – WSJ

Man Dies at Milan Airport After Being Sucked Into Jet Engine – NY Post

How to Plan a Road Trip From Start to Finish – Traveler

Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified – Wired

What to do when someone goes on the defensive – Psyche

25 Memes That Won the Internet This Week – Ned Hardy

If you love making burgers at home, you should definitely try this—it’s sturdy, super easy to use, and gives you perfectly shaped, even patties every time – Amazon

Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday: Barcelona, Spain star’s meteoric rise in 18 key moments – ESPN

6 Clever Ways to Reuse Silica Gel Packets – Popular Science

10 Little Things You Can Do Every Day That Will Make a Huge Difference In Your Life Long Term – Linkiest

The Greatest Luxuries in Life Can’t Be Bought at a Store – Becoming Minimalist

16 Green Flags in Dating That Reveal a Genuine Keeper – Bright Side

Grok searches for Elon Musk’s opinion before answering tough questions – The Verge

“I fell hard for someone who’s already taken—now what?”

A few weeks ago, I met this absolutely amazing woman. She’s stunning—like, “knocks the wind out of me when she walks in the room” stunning. But it’s not just looks—she’s smart, hilarious, the kind of person I can talk to for hours without getting bored. I can’t stop thinking about her. I’m head over heels, and that almost never happens to me.

Here’s the problem: she’s not single. She’s in a relationship. Still, the chemistry between us is intense, and it feels like she’s just as into me. She’s hinted (okay, more than hinted) that she wants to see me, even though she’s still with her boyfriend. It’s pretty clear she wants to cheat with me.

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“My fiance’s friends treat him like crap”

My fiancé has all guy friends, and I’ve noticed since the beginning that they all kinda treat him like the pack mule and really just like the little b of the group. It sounds bad but it’s true.

They expect him to do whatever they want, when they hang out, he’s expected to always bring drinks and gets ragged on when he doesn’t (even if they never bring drinks).

They make mean comments about him to his face under the guise of “jokes” and he’s even told me sometimes they hurt his feelings.

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What It’s Really Like to Be $500,000 in Consumer Debt

Being $500,000 in consumer debt doesn’t just change your finances—it changes how you see yourself, how you sleep, and how you relate to the world. People look at a number like that and think, “How does that even happen?” but I promise you, it never feels like a single, giant leap. It’s a thousand small steps, a thousand moments of “I’ll pay it off later” and “Why wait, life is short.”

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The 40 Best TV Finales of the 21st Century, Ranked – The Ringer

15 Graphs That Will Help You Make Sense of the World – Ned Hardy

If you’re learning how to cook, this book will teach you the fundamental principles behind every great dish, so you can cook with confidence and creativity instead of just following recipes – Amazon

What makes an album the greatest of all time? – The Pudding

The Advice Therapists Give Couples Who Are Constantly Fighting – Fatherly

My Simple Habit for Smarter Book Reading – Scott Young

Inside Brembo’s brake factory, where technology is making better brakes – ARS Technica

Let’s Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

For running and hiking, these laces are game changers. They eliminate the need to tie your shoes and they provide a consistent, snug fit throughout your workout – Amazon

10 Questions To Push Your Minimalism Further – Becoming Minimalist

7 Amazing Animals That Went Extinct in the Last 200 Years – Linkiest

10 Daily Habits that Often Waste 90 Percent of Our Time – Marc and Angel

10 Classic Commercials Every Kid in the ’90s Remembers – Listverse

How to Keep your Mind Open without Becoming an Idiot – Brent Huras

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