Confessions of a Man Who is Dating a 500lb Woman
How did you two meet? Do you have any interesting hobbies or things you do together?
We met in college and we were friends for a while before we started dating. Nothing too interesting, usually we just watch movies or play video games together.
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Raising Secure and Confident Children
Childhood, that innocent playground of scraped knees and boundless imagination, also harbors a hidden battleground: the fight against insecurity. Though often invisible, its scars can linger into adulthood, casting long shadows of self-doubt and fear. As parents, understanding the effects of insecurity and equipping our children with the tools to overcome it is a critical task.
What’s Going On in Ecuador Right Now?
Ecuador has descended into chaos this week after two notorious gang leaders escaped from prison, triggering widespread violence across the country. Armed men have stormed a TV station, kidnapped police officers, and set off explosives in major cities, leaving citizens terrified to leave their homes.
The crisis began on Sunday when Adolfo Macías, leader of the powerful Los Choneros gang, disappeared from a prison in Guayaquil where he was serving a 34-year sentence. Another gang boss, Fabricio Colón Pico, escaped from a different prison a day later. Their brazen prison breaks prompted simultaneous riots in up to six jails, with inmates taking guards hostage.
The unrest soon spilled onto the streets as the gangs ramped up attacks in retaliation for the government’s attempts to crack down on them.
The Grave Risks of Loneliness and Social Isolation: Insights from a Comprehensive Study
In a world where connectivity is just a click away, loneliness has paradoxically emerged as a significant concern, affecting millions globally. It’s not just about being physically alone; loneliness is the subjective feeling of isolation, the discrepancy between desired and actual social relationships.
A groundbreaking study published in June 2023 in the journal of Nature Human Behaviour has cast new light on the severe implications of loneliness and social isolation, elevating them from mere emotional states to critical public health concerns. This meta-analysis, encompassing 90 studies and over two million adults, asserts a direct link between loneliness, social isolation, and the risk of premature death.
Poll of the Day
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Linkage
Movie Trivia of the Day – Ned Hardy
Man Who Attacked Las Vegas Judge Gets Locked Up in Prison – Reddit
This iPhone game controller is very solid and feels comfortable and intuitive to snap onto your phone and game – Amazon
Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister – AP News
Martin Scorsese says new Jesus film aims to ‘take away the negatives’ of organised religion – The Guardian
How To Design Your Ideal Workday Based On Your Sleep Habits – Fast Co
A Love Letter to Driving Alone – Afar
The 10 Worst Predictions Of All-Time – Linkiest
They Paid Hundreds To Train For A ‘Job Of The Future.’ Now They’re Struggling To Find A Gig – Business Insider
Dating Apps Are In Their Flop Era – Bustle
If you clothes come out of the washing machine and still smell like shit, use this. – Amazon
The Most Underappreciated Action Movie of the 80s – Ned Hardy
Jon Favreau to Direct New Star Wars Movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu – IGN
How To Calm Anxiety During Turbulence, According To Flight Attendants – BuzzFeed
Court permits 62-year-old woman to extract sperm from dead husband to make a baby – Boing Boing
This is why you should never stick your dick in crazy – Reddit
Is This The Safest Car In The World? – Fatherly
These 2 simple tips will make you sound smarter, says communication expert – CNBC
Armed men break into a live TV studio in Ecuador as the country is rocked by attacks – NPR
The Dumping Grounds
What’s It Like To Get Knocked Out In A Street Fight?
I’ve been training since I was 16, mid 30s now. Been in a fair few fights when I was younger.
When I was 24 I got into an avoidable fight with a drunken acquaintance outside a pub – he was threatening one of my close friends, I told him to back off and he turned on me and I essentially agreed to fight him.
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Picture of the Day
The Guatemalan Special forces, the Kaibiles, are infamous for forcing recruits to raise a puppy, bonding with it and then killing and eating it.
They specialize in jungle warfare tactics and counter-insurgency operations. Since 1974, more than 1,250 soldiers have graduated from the international training programme, which has a duration of eight weeks.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the Kaibil Centre’s mission is to train and develop elite commando forces: "To select, by means of arduous, difficult training under physical and mental pressure, members of the army capable of engaging in commando operations."
