Why Playing Hooky from Adulthood Hurts More Than Helps
Remember Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up? While his Neverland held the allure of eternal youth, it also imprisoned him in a state of arrested development. As adults, many of us face a similar temptation: clinging to the comforts of childhood while shunning the responsibilities of adulthood. But unlike Peter Pan, we don’t have the luxury of a magical island. We have bills to pay, relationships to nurture, and lives to build.
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Whatever Happened To Actress Alison Lohman?
When one role in a horror film leads the late great Roger Ebert to name you a scream queen on the level of Shelley Duval in The Shining, where is there to go after? For Alison Lohman, the answer was surprising, with the actress choosing to eschew the Hollywood life not long after staring in the Sam Raimi hit Drag Me To Hell in 2009.
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Understanding the Psychology of People Pleasers
People-pleasing, at first glance, might seem like a selfless act driven by the kindness of one’s heart. However, the psychological roots of this behavior are complex and often deeply interwoven with an individual’s self-esteem and past experiences. Understanding the psychology behind people-pleasing can shed light on why some individuals perpetually prioritize others’ needs over their own and the potential emotional cost of this behavior.
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Beware of the Venmo Scam
How the Scam Works:
The scam typically begins with a notification that you’ve received a payment from an unknown sender. The message, often accompanied by a note from the sender, claims that the transfer was a mistake. In a rush to rectify the situation, the scammer requests that you return the money immediately.
However, the catch is that the original transaction is fraudulent or made with a stolen credit card. Once you send your own money back, the initial transaction is reversed or canceled, and you’re left out of pocket.
The Perils of Keeping Score in Relationships
Relationships are not tennis matches. There are no winners and losers, no points to tally, no grand prize at the end. Yet, for many couples, the insidious act of keeping score creeps in, poisoning the well of love and connection.
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Poll of the Day
I just got back from my first vacation with my boyfriend. After the trip, my boyfriend wanted us to split the cost 50:50( even every little thing we bought, like bottled water at the airport or a $3.17 Musubi). Everything needs to be precisely like if on the bill he didn’t eat that food, he won’t share, or if on the bill I don’t drink coffee, he will minus it for me .
He has a full-time job, while I am a full-time student with a part-time job. He thinks it’s fair to split everything 50:50, but I don’t agree. I believe we should still share expenses, but not necessarily split them exactly in half.
For example, if I paid for the airfare, he could pay for the hotel, or if he bought food, I could pay for the drinks. I feel like splitting everything 50:50 is more like a friendship than a romantic relationship. What do you guys think? Do you think my boyfriend’s approach is fair?
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17 Movies With Plot-Holes So Big, You Can Drive A Truck Through Them – Ned Hardy
Why Jim Carrey’s 1994 Was the Greatest Year for Any Actor (Ever) – Wanderer
This thing is so damn useful for moving large quantities of items from point A to point B – Amazon
Nearly half of Americans age 18 to 29 are living with their parents – Quartz
How unruly, knife-wielding swimmers became the first Navy SEALs – Popular Science
7 Benefits of Quitting Caffeine That Make It Worth the Struggle – Self
Man who raped and killed 3-year-old girl before letting victim’s dad take blame found dead in prison – Slate Report
‘Never a Reason to Take Off Your Socks’: A Flight Attendant’s 12 Etiquette Rules – NY Times
How Much Money Is ‘Enough’ to Make You Happy – Life Hacker
A Look Inside Japan’s Obsession With Bizarre Mascots – SB Nation
How to build psychological fitness so you can suffer less and achieve more – Fast Co
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How companies use dark patterns to keep you subscribed – The Pudding
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
There’s this amazing portable water bottle for dogs that has a bowl for it’s cap and all you have to do is squeeze water into the cap and it becomes a perfect little water bowl – Amazon
Men Help More Around The House When They Aren’t Told What To Do – Fatherly
10 Of The Strangest Things Tourists Have Been Advised When Visiting America – Linkiest
Why a Healthy Gut Is So Important For Overall Wellness – GQ
