11 Women Reveal Their Insecurities About Being Tall
1. I struggle a lot with self confidence and a good chunk of that stems from my height, it’s impossible to not feel huge and just generally unfeminine. I have horrible posture that everyone points out but I just can’t bring myself to straighten up my spine without feeling like I take up too much space. I would like to learn how to gain confidence around being a tall woman because I’m tired of constantly feeling insecure and masculine due to my height.
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What is Corporate Speak?
Corporate speak is one of those things everyone claims to hate, yet somehow continues to use with the quiet enthusiasm of a person refilling their own drink at a party they don’t want to be at. It’s a language that exists not to communicate ideas, but to create the feeling that ideas are being communicated. And the strange part is, it works—not because it’s clear, but because it’s familiar. It’s the linguistic equivalent of elevator music. No one listens, but everyone recognizes it.
“She rejected me, but I’m having trouble accepting it”
A few weeks ago, I asked out a female coworker I had real feelings for. For me, this was a big step. I’ve never really been in a relationship before and I was nervous the whole time. When I asked her, she seemed confused, like she didn’t realize it was meant to be a date, but I didn’t back down.
Leading up to it, things felt good. She didn’t ghost me, she showed up looking great, and we spent time together. But early on, it became clear she thought it was just a friendly hangout. She told me she doesn’t date coworkers and that she isn’t really interested in dating in general. She didn’t say she wasn’t attracted to me, just that dating isn’t something she wants.
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Why Do We Buy Stuff to Impress People We Don’t Even Know?
You ever catch yourself wanting something—not because you actually need it, not even because you really want it—but because of how it might look?
A nicer car. A more expensive watch. A cleaner, more aesthetic apartment. A vacation that photographs well.
And if you’re honest, the thought underneath all of it isn’t “this will make my life better.”
It’s: this will make me look like someone whose life is better.
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Linkage
How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in ‘Scambodia’ – Archive.ph
Today’s Internet Rabbit Hole – Ned Hardy
If you want a smart doorbell with sharp video, reliable alerts, and no annoying subscription fees and easy install, this is a no-brainer – Amazon
Palantir’s summary of CEO Alexander Karp’s manifesto is generating buzz. Read the 22 bullet points. – Archive.ph
The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought – Archive.ph
Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on? – The Guardian
Canadian prime minister describes close ties to U.S. as “weaknesses that we must correct” – CBS News
20 People Reveal An Adult Cheat Code That Changed Their Life – Ned Hardy
If you’re serious about building strength, pull-ups are one of the best exercises you can do, this pull-up bar gives you a stable, full-range setup to train your back, arms, and core at home. – Amazon
Into the world of competitive rock, paper, scissors – NBC News
What It’s Like to Live With an Experimental Brain Implant – IEEE Spectrum
The Benefits of Hitting the Sauna After Your Workout, According to Experts – Archive.ph
Can an AI Performance Win an Oscar? Val Kilmer’s Digital Resurrection Is Forcing Hollywood to Create New Awards Rules – Variety
Mapped: Average Rent Across 100 U.S. Cities (2026) – Visual Capitalist
Adult plane passenger praised for denying window seat to stranger’s child having a tantrum – Upworthy
7 Reasons “Nice Guys” Don’t Get The Girl – Linkiest
A Bunch of Kitchen Things That Quietly Earned Their Spot
A knife that quietly earns its place: the Victorinox Fibrox Pro Chef’s Knife
This is the kind of knife that doesn’t draw attention to itself, but ends up being the one used most often. It’s balanced, sharp, and comfortable enough for longer prep sessions.
It handles vegetables, meat, and everything in between without feeling specialized or fragile.
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The Dumping Grounds
What Is Doctor Assisted Death Like?
An immediate family member last year was diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans (popcorn lungs) with an unknown cause to it. It is something that is not curable. As someone who was a daily part of my life it was hard to watch the condition progress.
His condition progressively got worse and he was transferred to a palativcare physicality a couple of weeks ago. He wasn’t happy living the way he was living and slowly dying. The doctors discussed with him the option of assisted death… something he did not know about, and myself I thought was still not finalized in Canada yet, so it was a surprise to hear this.
Confessions Of Dudes On A No-Fap / Porn Free Journey
Currently I am on an 200 day streak I think. I haven’t kept count anymore, because how you spend your days matter more than a number.
2 years ago I was depressed, had terrible social anxiety and was very unhappy with my life, only sitting inside on my PC. You can read everything back in my history. I was sad not having friends or a relationship.
Currently I have a few friends, with whom I sometimes go out. I go to festivals alone to socialize. I have had my first job, first kiss, went on a few dates, no longer a virgin, a girlfriend, I am more social, better self esteem, stopped therapy since I outgrew it (according to the professionals) and probably more that I can’t remember. A lot of good stuff has happened.
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