Confessions of an Inbred Person
If you had told me at eighteen that my family was not just “different,” but that we’d crossed lines I didn’t even know existed, I’d have laughed it off or called you sick. But you don’t know what you don’t know. Most families have secrets—ours just happened to be more radioactive than most.
For most of my childhood, I was oblivious. My world was a cozy, insulated bubble: two loving parents, a big house, financial comfort, and not much in the way of extended family. No aunts or cousins at Thanksgiving, no big holiday gatherings—just us, and maybe a sitter on date nights. It was weird, but not “call the authorities” weird. I thought I was just lucky, in a way. No messy family drama. No one to fight over inheritance. No one to worry about at Christmas.
“Married but want to travel with a male friend”
Hello, I (32F) have the opportunity to go on a international vacation on my own. I have travel credits I need to use and going on a solo vacation has always been on my to-do list. I am also a mom of 2 and my husband (36M) is encouraging it.
I just recently found out my friend (30M) will be also doing a solo trip and going to see a concert where I was wanting to go. I think it would be awesome if I could fly with him there, see the show and then part ways.
I talked to my husband and he is okay with it although I’m worried about what other people will think, especially my in laws and my parents “why would she go on vacation with another man?!” But I don’t want to have to explain myself over and over.
Input on whether this is appropriate?
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“How are these guys getting girlfriends?”
I am a six-foot-tall guy, in good shape, late twenties, decent looking, have a good job, take care of myself. On paper, it seems like I should not have a hard time dating. But I cannot even get a date. Not a single one. I try apps, I ask women out in person, I try to meet people through friends—nothing. Just constant rejection or, at best, being told I am “such a good friend.”
The part that really gets to me, though, is seeing guys who are honestly not attractive—guys who are shorter, out of shape, kind of awkward, whatever and walking around with girlfriends. I am not trying to sound cruel, but it makes no sense to me. I see couples all the time and I cannot help but think, “How did he pull that off?” It is like they have cracked some code I just do not get. Meanwhile I am out here doing everything right and getting nowhere.
Is there something I am missing?
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The Importance of Finding Your Third Place
You need a third place. Not a new gadget, not another streaming subscription, not another late-night doomscroll on your couch. You need a place. A real, physical space outside of your home and your work, where you belong just because you show up. It’s not complicated, but it’s also not optional—not if you want a life that’s rich, grounded, and genuinely connected.
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The Dumping Grounds
“My boyfriend refuses to get a job”
I’m 21F and have been with my boyfriend (22M) for four years. Since finishing high school, he’s barely worked—just one summer job. He doesn’t want to go to college or get a regular job, saying he hates the idea of working for someone else. He streamed online for two years, then half-heartedly tried starting a business, but nothing ever came of either. Mostly, he plays video games all day and says jobs just don’t feel right.
“My husband came out as trans yesterday”
I support trans people and I support my husband being his/her true self but it’s so hard and I don’t know if I can do this.
I’m attracted to men especially the man I married but he’s going to be a woman now and I don’t find that attractive on a physical or emotional level so I feel really heartbroken and I don’t know how I’m going to explain it to our family, our friends or especially our children.
Again I want to be supportive if this is my husband’s true self but I don’t think our marriage can survive this because of my own preferences etc. It’s just so difficult and honestly I don’t know what to do…
How To Survive A South African Prison
Before being sentenced you will probably be in a holding cell with some Numbers (South Africa’s largest prison gang). In the morning they will ask everyone to stand in a circle while the highest ranking number stands in the middle.