Confession of the Day
My gf and I have been together for 6 years. She keeps hinting at wanting to get married and talking about what her wedding will be like someday.
So I’ve decided to take the hint. I bought an engagement ring a week ago and am planning to pop the question sometime soon.
Well, over the weekend she had a work function. This was the first time she’s invited me along. I’m not super outgoing, but I was kind of looking forward to meeting all these coworkers she talks about so much.
For some reason, every time we talked to someone, she introduced me as her “cousin”. I thought it was a joke at first, but she kept at the whole day.
Poll of the Day
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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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How to Learn Better: The Feynman Technique
The Feynman Technique is a learning method developed by renowned physicist Richard Feynman, who was known for his ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.
The technique is designed to help individuals learn new material quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly by focusing on understanding the core concepts and being able to explain them in plain language.
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The Relationship Game-Changer: Asking “Do You Want to Vent or Do You Need Advice?”
When it comes to relationships, communication is key. However, not all communication is the same, and it’s essential to understand the difference between venting and seeking advice.
One timeless piece of wisdom is to ask your partner, friend, or family member whether they want to vent or if they are asking for help.
Men Embrace the Pain of Growth, Boys Pursue Comfort
In our modern world, comfort has become the ultimate goal for many individuals. We live in a society where instant gratification is just a click away, and the pursuit of ease and convenience has become a way of life.
From endless entertainment options to same-day shipping and meal delivery services, we have access to a constant stream of unearned dopamine. While these comforts and vices are not inherently wrong, the problem arises when our lives are engineered in such a way that discomfort can be largely avoided.
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Linkage
16 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy
What Sam Bankman-Fried’s Long Stretch in Prison Might Look Like – WSJ
Using a regular sponge on your cast iron cookware can ruin that layer of seasoning you’ve built up — instead, use this chainmail scrubber. It gently removes all that baked-on crud, yet won’t scrape away the seasoning – Amazon
The Best Ages for Kids to Learn to Read, Speak New Languages, and Other Skills – Popular Science
How to Drive One of the World’s Most Savage Road Courses – The Drive
The psychology behind over- (and under-) packing – VOX
The Most Accessible National Parks in the U.S. – Traveler
The 10 Best ’90s Indie Movies, Ranked – Collider
OpenAI shows off Sora AI video generator to Hollywood execs – ARS Technica
Life Inside Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, One Of The Most Polluted Areas In The United States – All That’s Interesting
This is What A Dragon Ball Z Movie Should Actually Look Like – Ned Hardy
If you travel a lot, here’s a phone holder that attaches to your plane’s tray table – Amazon
Old dude was dangerously overconfident in this fight – Reddit
15 Games That Invented New Genres – Den of Geek
The 50 Best Whisky Bars in the World – Inside Hook
Don’t Trust These ‘Reset Password’ Pop-ups on Your Apple Devices – Life Hacker
If you are into credit card churning, this Amex card gives you 90,000 points after 6k in purchases in the first 6 months – Amex
Elon Musk announces Grok-1.5, nearing GPT-4 level performance – Venture Beat
The Audacious MGM Hack That Brought Chaos to Las Vegas – WSJ
The Dumping Grounds
15 People Who Achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Reveal If They Are Happier Now
1. YES…Free time gets used in different ways… Staying mentally fit: currently studying at university part time, learning a language, learning an instrument. Also trying to improve my illustration and photography skills.
Staying physically fit: mountain biking, bouldering, running and trying to sea swim. Helping others: do pro-bono work for NGOs in sectors of interest (40+ days in 2023).
Helping child with some of their questions re uni study, supporting a family member with mental health issues. Helping self: Travel: we take a few big breaks (Iceland all this month). We live between two countries, so explore them a fair bit. Social: spend time with family & friends
