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Life Advice

“Wife doesn’t want kids…I’m heartbroken.”

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My wife and I have been together for ten years. We met when I was seventeen and my God, it was like coming home. We talked with effortless ease. It wasn’t even falling in love, it was more like…becoming love. Recognizing love I could have seen from a million miles away.

Not much has changed since. Things haven’t been perfect, but we love each other unbearably. We were finishing each other’s sentences as teenagers, and we’re just as connected today. I FaceTime her on the way to work and the way home from work, quarantine has been wonderful, and we have so much fun together. She is the light of my life. At 17, the last thing I thought would be fun would be ten years of sex with the same person. And yet I still feel literal butterflies when I see her naked.

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Life Advice

“My husband hit me”

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I’m a 29-year-old woman, and I’ve been married to my husband, who’s 32, for two years now. In that time, he’s hit me three times, leaving bruises on my body. Even though I try to defend myself, he just leaves me crying and in a lot of pain.

He always blames me, saying it’s my fault for talking back when he says hurtful things.

When things are good, he’s incredibly sweet, treating me like a princess. But if he gets angry about anything, he completely loses it.

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What Is the Psychology behind a Compulsive Liar?

Alright, folks, let’s dive into the fascinating and often frustrating world of compulsive lying. Now, I’m not talking about the little white lies we all tell from time to time, like saying you love your aunt’s fruitcake when it tastes like a Christmas sweater. No, we’re talking about those individuals who seem to breathe lies as easily as the rest of us breathe air.

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Does Playing Chess Make You Smarter?

Alright, let’s tackle the age-old question: Does playing chess make you smarter? It’s a claim that’s been tossed around more times than a queen on a chessboard, but let’s cut through the hype and get to the heart of the matter.

First off, let’s address the elephant in the room: intelligence isn’t some monolithic thing you can measure with a single number. It’s not like your chess rating goes up and suddenly you’re solving cold fusion or writing Pulitzer-worthy novels. The human brain is far more complex and nuanced than that.

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Confessions of a Person With Fatal Familial Insomnia – Ned Hardy

Fast, easy way to light lump charcoals in one attempt—and doesn’t rely on lighter fluid – Amazon

In the Race to Artificial General Intelligence, Where’s the Finish Line? – Scientific American

Costco’s bold new plan for the California housing crisis – SF Gate

Demystifying the 7 Types of Poop Everyone Should Know – HUM Nutrition

It’s Bobby Bonilla Day! Why former Met gets $1.19M every July 1 — and how it compares to Shohei Ohtani’s deferrals – ESPN

A teen tech whiz nicknamed ‘God’s influencer’ will become the first millennial saint – NPR

“Hawk Tuah Girl” Stuns Thousands After First Public Appearance At Zach Bryan Show – Bored Panda

Why Fisker’s bankruptcy is likely to leave its EV owners without warranty – ARS Technica

Warren Buffett pledges $100 billion for nothing in particular – Axios

Ray Kurzweil explains how AI makes radical life extension possible – Big Think

12 Entrepreneurs Who Make Over $20k/Month Reveal What They Do – Ned Hardy

Be Prepared For Just About Anything With This Survival Guide. Go deep into nature, and learn the skills needed to actually survive off the land – Amazon

Katy Perry Is Making Questionable Fashion Choices All Over Paris – Go Fug Yourself

The Best Sci-Fi Comedies Ever Made – Den of Geek

How your attitudes to money could be affecting your relationship – Psyche

Which Shows Got Their Finale Right, and Which Didn’t? A Statistical Analysis – Stats Significant

Uber and Lyft now required to pay Massachusetts rideshare drivers $32 an hour – The Verge

Cryptographers Are Discovering New Rules for Quantum Encryption – Wired

Life Advice

Why Airing Your Relationship’s Dirty Laundry Is a Terrible Idea

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Let’s talk about something that can wreck your relationship faster than you can say “TMI” – airing your dirty laundry. You know, that urge to spill every gritty detail of your relationship drama to anyone who’ll listen. Spoiler alert: it’s a bad idea.

Now, I’m all for honesty and open communication. But there’s a massive difference between being authentic and turning your relationship into a reality TV show for your friends and family.

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“Bestfriend didn’t invite me to his wedding”

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I (28m) didn’t get invited to my closest friend’s (28m) wedding. I was one of the first people he told about the proposal before it happened. I thought I had a good relationship with his fiance too.

We went on trips together, never had any drama between us and golf together quite a bit. Our friend group has about 5 of us that have all been close friends since middle school. They all were invited except for me. I didn’t get an invite when they sent them out last fall and I thought it was just well understood I would be there.

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15 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

US inflation cools in May; consumer spending rises moderately – Reuters

It’s a small, easily packed item that can save your entire family’s life for about $20-30, that you should bring with you on trips – Amazon

We analyzed 1,281 court documents of alleged child abuse in New Hampshire youth facilities. Here’s what they show – The Pudding

Supreme Court Expands Cities’ Power to Remove Homeless Camps – WSJ

Former Uvalde school police chief, officer indicted in 1st-ever criminal charges over failed response to 2022 mass shooting – CNN

Nina Simone: Her Art and Life in 33 Songs – Pitchfork

When someone provokes you, it’s easy to react without thinking. Learn to slow down and respond in ways you’ll be proud of – Psyche

When Did Rock & Roll Die? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

YouTube Suspends Monetization on Dr Disrespect’s Channel ‘Following Serious Allegations’ – IGN

You Don’t Need to Spend A Lot of Money on Vacation to Make Great Memories – Becoming Minimalist

This folding car trunk organizer is designed to help you rein in whatever mayhem has been going on in the trunk for way too long – Amazon

37 Unforgettable Airport Meals Around the World – Traveler

How to Carve a Chicken Like an Adult – Life Hacker

An Insider’s Guide to the Pilgrimage-Worthy Asian Restaurants of San Gabriel Valley – Sauver

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem: 6 Tips to Like Yourself More – Tiny Buddha

Why Some Men Stay in a Relationship Without Love (and Should You?) – Knowledge For Men

The Four Things That Make Practically Everyone Feel Loved – Quartz

6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better – Wired