“I like him but get second hand embarrassment”
I’ve been dating a 34-year-old man for six months. One-on-one, we really click — we share similar values, traditions, and long-term goals. But I’m hesitant to introduce him to my family and friends because, in group settings, his behavior often comes off as cringey and immature.
He constantly brags about money, especially when comparing himself to people who went to university — I have a master’s degree, and he didn’t attend college. He’ll go on about how much wealthier he is than his family and how jealous they supposedly are, even though they seem like kind, normal people. I’ve gently tried encouraging more humility, but it hasn’t landed.
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No One Is Busier than Someone Who Isn’t Interested in You.
Let’s clear something up real quick.
If someone wants to talk to you, they will.
If someone wants to see you, they’ll make time.
If someone wants to date you, they’ll act like it.
Everything else is noise. Everything else is you making excuses for why they’re not treating you like a priority.
And let me guess — you’re still refreshing your texts, rereading the last message like it’s a verse from a sacred scroll, trying to decode why it’s been 3 days and all you got was “lol yeah.”
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Stop Negotiating Your Self-Respect
Let me be clear: your self-respect is not a coupon.
It’s not up for debate.
It’s not a tradeable asset.
It’s not something you slide across the table with a fake smile and say, “Okay, but what do I get in return?”
Self-respect is a boundary. A line. A spine.
It’s the thing that tells the world: This is who I am. This is what I tolerate. And this is where I stop giving a f*ck about your opinion.
And yet… we negotiate it. Constantly.
“My wife met up with another man”
My wife’s been distant lately. We’ve had problems before, but this feels different. I tried to connect with her recently—nothing. I suggested we spend the day together, but she said she wanted to go to the library and work on her book.
Then she got dressed up—full makeup, perfume—and her phone lit up with a message from a guy I didn’t recognize:
“I’ll be waiting for you in bed. Bring me a coffee, please.”
Linkage
Photos That Show the Harsh Reality of Child Labor in Early America – Ned Hardy
An indoor security camera to provide peace of mind on what’s going on inside your home either when you’re not there, or you’re in another room. You’ll get notified on your phone when there is motion detected – Amazon
Inside elite Ivy League prep for the ultrawealthy: $30K semesters, hand-picked internships, and custom-built résumés – Business Insider
“Just Let Me Die”: After Insurance Repeatedly Denied a Couple’s Claims, One Psychiatrist Was Their Last Hope – ProPublica
US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump and Xi to speak on Friday – Reuters
50 Ways Happier, Healthier, and More Successful People Live on Their Own Terms – Observer
Child dies of horrifying measles complication in Los Angeles – Ars Technica
27 Memes That’ll Hit Home for Anyone With Asian Parents – Ned Hardy
For regular ol box store kitchen knives just a cheap 2-step pull through sharpener is a life changing event. – Amazon
How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need (And How it Works) – I Will Teach You To Be Rich
8 Must-Know Phrases To Help Facilitate Better Communication With Your Child – Parents
Every successful relationship is successful for the same exact reasons – Quartz
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies at 46 – ESPN
Top 10 Pieces Of Nazi German Propaganda That Backfired – Listverse
“Wholesome Chaos”: 40 People Who Broke The Rules To Do Something Good – Linkiest
The Dumping Grounds
“Thinking about the bad things I’ve done in the past keeps me up at night”
Sometimes, out of nowhere, I’ll remember something awful I did years ago. It hits me like a punch in the chest. No matter how much time has passed, the guilt feels fresh. It’s not every day, but when it happens, it’s hard to breathe. Sometimes it even keeps me up at night.
I’ve tried forgiving myself. I’ve tried distraction. I’ve tried reminding myself that I’ve changed. But the memories still come back, and when they do, I feel like the worst version of myself.
How do you move on when your own mind won’t let you forget?
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12 Women Reveal How They Feel About Their Partners Watching Porn
1. I consider it cheating and pick partners who do not indulge in porn. My boyfriend knows this boundary and accepts it. I’ll send him sexy pictures if he has to travel but I’ve always made my standards clear. He knows he has it too good at home that he’s often said he won’t jeopardize this relationship. And he knows I won’t hesitate to walk away if he breaks my trust.
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There Are No Quick and Easy Ways to Success
Let’s just get this out of the way:
Success is boring.
Not the Instagram version of it. Not the yacht parties or the big speeches or the “look at my new Bentley” TikToks. I’m talking about actual success—the kind that builds empires, creates legacies, or just pays your damn bills without giving you an ulcer.
You know what real success looks like?
Waking up, doing the work, and going to bed. Repeat for 10 years.
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