Basically, I’m 34M that still lives with his parents. I am full time employed as a software tester, own my own car and I make sure to help around the house (organizing my room without being told, taking out trash, regularly doing dishes and helping out carrying heavy stuff and groceries and more. I can also do the laundry and cook a few basic stuff when I want to).
Also, there was a short period of time where I did rent out and live on my own (work place that was far at another city), but that job opportunity didn’t work out and so I came back home and lately found a new job that is going ok so far.
Dating Matters: “I’m unable to see myself as a potentially romantic or sexual interest”
Whenever I see an attractive girl and think to myself, hey, why not try and approach her, I literally can’t think of any scenario in which she might be interested in me. It’s not just the potential rejection, I just can’t see myself as someone who is sexually or romantically desired by someone else. I feel like I am already like a sweet old man, someone who may be pleasant to be around, but is completely non-sexual to pretty much anybody, safe equally old loved ones.
Never Become Reliant On Other People or Things For Peace and Happiness
It’s so damn easy to get caught up in the trap of thinking that our happiness is dependent on external factors.
We convince ourselves that we’ll finally be content and at peace when we have that perfect relationship, that dream job, that luxurious house, or that fat bank account.
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Poll of the Day
Everyone is Running Their Own Race in Their Own Time Zone
We live in a world that’s obsessed with comparisons and competition.
Social media has us constantly sizing ourselves up against the highlight reels of friends, acquaintances, and even total strangers. We see their picture-perfect vacations, fairytale relationships, and wildly successful businesses and think, “Damn, I’m really falling behind in life.”
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Linkage
Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy
Ads for Explicit ‘AI Girlfriends’ Are Swarming Facebook and Instagram – Wired
It’s insane how useful this portable power station is. It has flashlights, an air compressor, charging ports for plugins/usbs and it will jump a car 4-6 times before it needs recharged – Amazon
Inside the new $2 billion campus that GM hopes will launch it into the future – Popular Science
Here’s How To Make A Tuna Melt Even Better Than Your Local Diner – Delish
You can buy a flame-throwing robot dog for under $10,000 – Business Insider
Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Was Just Overturned. Here’s What That Means – DNYUZ
Brazilian Woman Arrested After Trying To Use Her Uncle’s Corpse To Get A Bank Loan – All That’s Interesting
Inside Disney Imagineering and the Tech That Could Power the Company’s $60B Parks Bet – Hollywood Reporter
25 Nostalgic Photos That Will Bring Up Memories of the Good Ol’ Days – Ned Hardy
Most knife enthusiast agree that this is the easiest way to sharpen a knife without ruining the blade. It will put a razor-sharp edge on every knife that you throw at it and it’s simple to set up and simple to use – Amazon
The Heartbreaking Story of the Radium Girls Exposed to Radioactive Paint at Work – Rare Historical Photos
The Best Hike in Every State – Outside
How to Create a Positive Self-Image in Life and Relationships – Knowledge For Men
We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024) – Vine Pair
Create the Ultimate Spreadsheet for Your Taxes Now so You’re Ready for Next Year – Life Hacker
Getting Your Money Back from Airlines Is About to Get Much Easier – Afar
10 Songs With Hidden Meanings – Linkiest
Men Are Telling Women What Sex Feels Like From Their Perspective – Reddit
The Dumping Grounds
Reading This Has Helped Me Embrace the Natural Cycle of Life and Loss with My Pets
I have an old dog in kidney failure too. Haven’t told her yet, she just keeps being happy.
I’m old too, and I’ve had animals my whole life, mostly cats and dogs in various multiples. Do the math and you can see I’ve been here before.
The way I reconcile it is pretty straightforward, and well in line with the overall Stoic approach to things. It always begins the same way- see things plainly for what they are, understand the natures of the things involved, and respond reasonably and virtuously to the reality around us.
5 Things Veterinarians Wished You Knew Before Euthanizing Your Pet
by Kelsey Beth Carpenter
Euthanasia. The word itself makes all our stomachs drop. It is a gift to pets and a curse to owners – having the power to decide is something we are not comfortable with. However, when going through the euthanasia process with your own pets, you are in a position to make numerous decisions that can change the course of the overall process. As a Veterinary Technician, I witness euthanasias on a daily basis. Let me share from personal experience the 5 things I wish every pet owner knew.
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How Much Can You Know About Yourself If You’ve Never Been in a Fight?
In our sanitized, safe, padded modern world, most of us go through life without ever throwing a punch or taking one to the face. We avoid conflict, physical or otherwise, and pride ourselves on staying out of the fray.
But let me ask you something…
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