Caveman Approved Products of the Week
Once you wear one of these Comfort Colors tees, most other t-shirts feel off
It has that broken-in feel right away, like a shirt you’ve already owned for years. Not stiff, not overly fitted, just easy to wear.
It holds up well over time too, which is usually where softer shirts fall apart. This one doesn’t.
“I fell in love with a stripper”
Man, I’m in a weird spot right now. A couple of months ago, I went to a club with my best friend, and we both got some dances. There was one dancer in particular I really liked. I know the deal—these women are there to make money, and they’ll say whatever it takes to make you feel special. But after my dance with her, she actually gave me her number, and we started texting.
“Dating an overly cautious nice guy who won’t make a move!”
I am 26 and have been dating a 28 year old guy for just over a month. We have gone out every weekend, five dates so far, all planned by him. He is consistently kind, thoughtful, and communicative. He is athletic, successful, and genuinely nice, but he is also extremely cautious and almost formal in how he acts.
The issue is that he does not flirt or initiate any physical touch beyond polite gestures like opening doors. Even at the gym, when he corrected my form, he apologized for touching me. I am naturally flirty and have made it clear that I like physical touch, but he does not pick up on my cues or initiate anything romantic. I even stopped initiating hugs to see if he would, and he did not.
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“I have feelings for my wife’s best friend”
I’ve been happily married to my wife for almost ten years. We have two kids and a really good life together. I love her deeply. She feels perfect for me, and I would never want to do anything to hurt her.
A few years ago, we moved into a new neighborhood and she became close friends with one of our neighbors. They clicked right away and have gotten really close. I get along with her husband and like him, but we’re not nearly as close.
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“I don’t want children, but watching my wife’s heart break is killing me”
I am a 41 year old man and my wife is 32. We have been married for three years. Before we got married, I was clear that I did not want children. She knew that.
Recently, after losing an accidental pregnancy, she has developed a deep desire to have a child. We have a stable life, good jobs, and a home, so there are no practical barriers.
But I have never really wanted to be a father. The idea has never strongly appealed to me beyond occasional thoughts like imagining names or brief moments of curiosity.
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“How can I support my sleep-deprived wife with our new baby”
My baby is about 11 months old and exclusively breastfed. It’s just the two of us, with no family support nearby. Our baby still wakes frequently at night. It used to be every two to three hours and now is still unsettled at times.
We used to sleep in the same room, but now we are in separate rooms.
The issue is I do not know what my role is at night as the dad. When the baby cries, I feel like whatever I do is wrong.
If I go into the room and stay nearby while my partner breastfeeds or soothes, she gets frustrated and asks why I am just sitting there.
If I try to actively help by holding or patting the baby, she gets angry because she is already trying to settle the baby.
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“My husband talks to his female friend A LOT”
My husband has a female friend he texts every day, and no matter how uncomfortable I’ve been, he hasn’t changed anything. I’ve tried to convince myself it’s just a normal friendship and that nothing inappropriate is happening, but deep down it doesn’t feel right.
They still talk daily. They share a lot of personal and even intimate things with each other. She is clearly a huge priority in his life.
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