Expecting mother rejects fiancée’s idea to put his family rocking chair in the nursery, enrages him: ‘Both my parents have passed’

There is often a lot of fuss among families about what to do with sentimental objects. If it’s a decorative egg or a statue that can fit on a table, it’s usually no big deal for something like that to be displayed in the home for all to see, as long as they’re not full …
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Man asks the mother of his child for a DNA test, can’t understand why she moved in with her parents: ‘She said she lost all respect for me’

There are a lot of lies and vicious rumors about women promulgated online, particularly by members of The Manosphere. If you’re an average person who is unaware of the layers of the Manosphere, Wikipedia is here to help: «The manosphere is a diverse collection of websites, blogs, and online forums promoting masculinity, misogyny, and opposition …
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‘I don’t want to make any friends I know I can’t have’: Homeschooling parents ban teen from having any friends outside of their family

When I was growing up, I was acquainted with several homeschooled kids. I did extracurricular theatre with a handful of them, and they were definitely on a spectrum regarding their social abilities. From my purview, the kids who seemed the most well-adjusted were the ones who had a vibrant and eventful social life outside of …
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Good budgeter recommends frozen meals over constantly ordering delivery, gets criticized for being insensitive: ‘Umm, people have depression and anxiety?’

We’ve been in a constant state of debate over whether it is morally okay to use food delivery services for several years now. I never ordered delivery outside of pizza until four years ago, and I have been forced to grapple with the fact that I have ordered McDonald’s breakfast at 6 AM instead of …
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‘This is a crime’: Woman alters vintage designer dress, angers masses on Twitter

They say that what goes around comes back around, so it follows that the girls are flocking to their grandmother’s closets for inspiration. I’m a huge believer in vintage fashion— it’s a fun way to find something unique that almost nobody else will have and find new avenues for expressing your style. It’s also a …
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‘He should pay it all’: Renters debate how couple making $180K and $40K respectively should split their rent

As a brand new New Yorker, I often think about the circumstances under which I would be able to live «on my own.» Even if I suddenly came into a large amount of money, I probably wouldn’t be financially savvy to live alone unless I won the lottery. The best idea I’ve come up with …
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An Assemblage of Perfectly Acceptable Memes

Something I’d never thought I’d miss about high school but it turns out I actually do: assembly. That tradition in the mornings when we’d get together in the auditorium and there’d be an array of announcements, need-to-knows, and the occasional performance. There was something nice about knowing what everyone was up to. I liked knowing …
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50 of the Freshest and Funniest Tweets of the Week (March 16, 2024)

The Oscars were this week, which is one of the best times to be on Twitter. I always watch it every year with a group of friends, and the best part is hearing everyone’s jokes. It’s one of those rare monoculture events that gives everyone common ground to make jokes about. There’s always some line …
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‘Her bf sounds like a toddler’: Woman claims boyfriend steals her expensive shampoo and changes shower temperature

It’s a common internet phenomenon to complain about something you think is normal, just to be quickly humbled by the response. It’s kind of terrifying but also useful. Sometimes you need an outsider’s perspective to realize that you’re actually being played. Such is the case in many relationships that make the mistake of airing their …
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