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Relationship Matters: “My wife is still friends with guys she used to FWBs with a long time ago”

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So myself (34m) and my wife (30f) have been together for 5 years. Married for two of those years. We have an amazing marriage, never once had to suspect each other of anything. Our trust is absolute, so this issue is more related to my personal ick and discomfort above all.

I know everyone has a past, I know I’ve had a past. I know she’s had a past. We’ve both had prior relationships and prior casual encounters, so I’m not judgemental. Everyone has a past.

She has a wide circle of friends, she’s very active on social media, she texts a lot of them often, lots of guys and girls. Lots of them she’s known back from her high school and University days before we got married.

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How to Let Go of Embarrassing Memories

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We’ve all experienced embarrassing moments that seem to linger in our minds far longer than we’d like:

  • That time you tripped in front of a crowd and turned beet red.
  • The awkward comment you blurted out in a meeting.
  • A wardrobe malfunction at the worst possible time.
  • Saying the wrong thing to your crush.

These memories can pop up unexpectedly, flooding us with the same awful, cringeworthy feelings we felt in the moment. Our first instinct is often to run from the discomfort, to push the memory away, to distract ourselves so we don’t have to relive the embarrassment.

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Whatever Happened To Actress Lisa Eilbacher?

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In the 1980s, Lisa Eilbacher was a familiar face on the big and small screens, appearing in popular films like Beverly Hills Cop and An Officer and a Gentleman. With her girl-next-door looks and natural acting chops, Eilbacher seemed poised to become a major star. But as the neon lights dimmed and the era of big hair and shoulder pads came to a close, Eilbacher’s presence in the limelight gradually faded, leaving fans wondering: Whatever happened to Lisa Eilbacher?

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How to Protect Yourself (and Your Loved Ones) From AI Scam Calls – Wired

18 Photos That Show You The Way Things Used To Be – Ned Hardy

Best Mug Ever! You can learn how to tie 8 different knots with it – Amazon

50 Best Science Fiction TV Shows of All Time – Rolling Stone

The Songs the Sound Engineers Use to Tune Your Stereo – Car and Driver

15 Trees Every Outdoor Lover Should Learn to Identify – Popular Science

How Bluey Became a $2 Billion Smash Hit—With an Uncertain Future – Bloomberg

How to Become a More Empathetic Listener – HBR

Could a Self-Sustaining Starship Carry Humanity to Distant Worlds? – MIT

Drunk and obnoxious passenger picks a fight with a boxer on a plane and finds out – Reddit

What multilevel marketing schemes are really selling – VOX

20 Crazy Facts That Are Totally True – Linkiest

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

Low-Key Luxury: Having boiling hot water whenever you want for coffee or tea instantly – Amazon

Tired Much? You May Be Lacking This Essential Vitamin – HUM Nutrition

15 Incredible National Parks to Visit – Family Proof

Inside Stalin’s “Cannibal Island,” The Soviet Gulag Where Prisoners Were Forced To Eat Each Other – All That’s Interesting

Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time, sentenced to counseling for assaulting ex-girlfriend – AP News

Microsoft says it’s cracked the code on an important quantum computing problem – The Verge

Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? – Visual Capitalist

How Embracing Embarrassment Can Propel Personal Growth

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Let’s be real: embarrassment sucks. It’s that gut-wrenching, face-reddening, I-want-to-disappear feeling that we’ve all experienced at one point or another. But here’s the thing – embarrassment is also one of the most powerful tools for personal growth and development.

Think about it. When was the last time you tried something new and felt totally comfortable doing it? Chances are, never. That’s because growth and comfort rarely go hand in hand. In fact, if you’re not feeling a little bit embarrassed or awkward when you’re pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, you’re probably not growing at all.

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What is an Enabler?

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An enabler is someone who, often with good intentions, supports or facilitates another person’s unhealthy, destructive, or addictive behavior.

This can include making excuses for the person, covering up their actions, providing financial assistance, or taking on their responsibilities.

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Relationship Matters: “My girlfriend lost her job and isn’t looking for a new one.”

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My girlfriend lost her job and isn’t looking for a new one. Unfortunately I can’t support us both just on my income alone. I don’t know what to do.

We’ve been together for 3 years so she is aware of my financial situation and we are very open and honest with each other about our finances.

My girlfriend was fired from her job in November for being habitually late for work. When she first lost her job I figured no big deal, I have some savings and can afford to just be a one-income household for a little bit, but as time has gone on she has indicated that she is not interested in working again and is not looking for work. She doesn’t look for work and spends most of her time either sleeping, watching TV, or playing video games. When I ask her about finding a job or what she wants to do for her next job, she just laughs and shrugs it off, saying she will “figure it out.” She has hinted at wanting to remain unemployed and just live off my earnings.

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The Art of Truly Hearing Others: Active Listening

In our fast-paced, constantly connected world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of hearing without really listening. We’re often so focused on formulating our own thoughts and responses that we fail to fully absorb and understand what others are saying.

But the ability to listen deeply and attentively is a crucial skill, one that can transform our relationships, both personal and professional. Enter the practice of active listening.

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