It sounds quite bleak but it’s something I’ve noticed a lot lately, in other people and also in myself.

Many guys my age will probably struggle to find a job. If they do find one, chances are they won’t make much money. They will barely be able afford a car, let alone a house.

Not to mention, work is becoming a lot less about how hard you work or how capable you are, and more connections / people-skills based. Especially with AI and stuff. Obviously not a good thing for those who aren’t social butterflies, and don’t personally know a CEO.

It also seems that people in general are a lot more antisocial and superficial and living in their own bubble, compared to the past. So stuff like making new friends is harder. Even if you go outside.

I think it’s obvious that dating and being in a relationship is not a possibility for many guys these days. Not only are people unable to meet each other, but it’s also heavily discouraged for guys to approach women or express interest. Women don’t approach men (unless the man looks exceptionally good) so naturally most guys miss out on relationships. This (and apps) just makes a very shallow, skewed situation. Easily well over half of the guys I know (including myself) have never dated before. Can’t speak for myself but the other guys are interesting, respectful and for the most part, not even bad looking guys.

The reason why I’m talking about guys specifically is because the whole social, dating and belonging aspect is much more effortless for women. A lot of the other factors are still there, so it’s won’t be easy for anyone in general, but I guess it would be much less hopeless and empty.

It just seems like there isn’t much “purpose” for guys my age. There’s very little opportunity to earn a living for yourself, or do something meaningful, or have a family, or be part of a group etc. Obviously this is very different compared to the past or even what many were raised to anticipate. A lot of guys will be unfulfilled and just be stuck trying to fill a void. It looks almost dystopian so I wonder if this is real.

We have clear evidence that bots generate over 50% of internet traffic, and we even have videos of people investigating bots pretending to be real people. So, why is this theory considered a conspiracy theory? And what's supposed to be conspiratorial about it anyway?

Me [f 24] my boyfriend [m 23] and his mom were taking a day trip to Salem which for the most part was really enjoyable but on the way home I took a nap in the car but I woke up and opened my eyes to his mothers phone in my face taking pictures of me sleeping. I’m furious embarrassed and just absolutely disgusted. I get it’s a joke to some people but not to me I don’t shove my phone in peoples faces when they’re sleeping.

Yeah AI may not be there yet, might still make a lot of mistakes and might not be good at this or that. But you can't deny its remarkable progress in the past few years and whatever definition of AI you have in your head it's more likely to get there than not in the not too distant future.

And if you think our lobbied governments have a plan for all this then you might have too much faith in our governments and corporations.

I came home from work a week ago to a super sweet dog on my porch. He had a collar and was very well trained, obviously belonged to someone, but was really nasty and seemed malnourished. We let him sleep in our laundry room for the night and waited for any response on Facebook for an owner. I got a message from the owners sister in law basically begging me to keep the dog and ignore any efforts from the owner trying to get the dog back because the owner apparently is not providing sufficient care to his animals. So the dog has been with us since, and I was unsure of what to do. I already have three dogs, and I have a decently busy schedule. It’s been really stressful trying to keep them separated and doing slow introductions. I don’t want to be the one to drop him off at the shelter yet again. From her messages, it seems like the dog has just been passed around to whatever crackhead can take care of them for the night for the past few years. I feel pretty responsible for whatever happens to him now, and I just fear that he won’t be able to blend in with my animals after years of neglect and likely abuse. He is older and bigger than my other animals, he has not shown aggression but is definitely not interested in being around them and has given some slight growls when they get too close. I’m looking for recommendations on where to maybe try and find him a nice home or maybe recommendations on how I can improve the relationship between him and my original dogs. He’s a very good dog, 5 years old, well trained and super sweet. Wants a companion for sure. Our house is pretty small, and I hate to leave him in the laundry room alone while at work all day. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

Biologically and overall stupid question i know,
but I really need to become 1inch shorter (approximately 2-3cm) in a fast period of time.
What exercises, or sleep positions or other things I can do to shrink (don’t suggest me to cut smth bcs it’s a serious question, I need a job that has height limit)
Thanks!

This is something that has been going with me post covid. I feel like I'm never sure of anything I say or do. I find myself using words like "probably" and "I think" quite often that it recurs in a single conversation with someone many times. I also find myself double checking stupid or tiny things or googling words or topics before talking abt it even if I know it alot of times.

I'm currently a uni student and I study quite well for exams, but if someone asked me how I did, I can never articulate a decisive answer. Despite that, I find that I actually did great or even passed it.

This is smth that's pmo because I feel like I just larp knowing. I actually don't know anything and it's affecting me.

Today, I placed an on-line order. I was asked to tip. Tip who? For What?

I started a new job 3 weeks ago for my local Walmart, and one of the people that was training me, I feel something ive never felt before, im pretty young and never felt this about someone before, ive have had crushes in school and liked people before, but for some reason this feels different, and i dont know how to explain it. Its not lust, I mean id say shes above average looking, but theirs definitely more better looking people at my job. Is this normal, because its starting to annoy me that feel this way about someone I just met and barley even know, I cant even remember her name

I'm a F, I have a close guy friend that I got close to months ago. He used to talk about his feelings, but recently been pulling back and not share why he is upset. The timing was weird because he suddenly stopped initiating hang outs after finding out that I was having dinner with a guy (but I forgot to clarify it was also with a family member)..?
Imagine hanging out with someone for months almost everyday but suddenly stopped after I brought up that dinner. I asked him why he was wondering if I was with a guy or girl during the dinner, he said it was out of curiosity and sees me as a friend, and blamed his depression for not hanging out with me as much. We used to hang out almost everyday, he would see my family, and I would go over his house to study too. He made plans for us: shopping together, long car rides, but suddenly no more.
When I ask him why he doesn’t hang out with me anymore he acts like he doesn't know what I'm talking about or says he’s busy.

He would say that feelings aren't important and is a waste of time to tell me. We both struggle with depression, I want to be there for him but it is hard to be there for him when he goes days without answering me and ignoring me. He would say he is upset and not doing well but will shrug it off and dismiss it when I ask him why. I'm worried about his mental health and how he views me now. He brought up that he talked to one of his friends about it and it made me feel upset. When we hung out before he would say things like how we should run away together where no one else is, but not anymore.

Does he not see me as a close friend anymore..? It has been slowly affecting me too because I really care about him and our friendship too, but the lack of emotional conversations makes me feel like we're slowly drifting apart and we have been hanging out less. I feel like there is a sudden wall between us. He still calls me and gives me rides but keeps me at a distance. Is he lying about seeing me as only a friend (I told him that I liked him three months after the dinner..He thought I went on a 1:1 dinner date this whole time until last week), how do I bring this up…?

Growing up during holidays we had big family meals with dozens of people. Then when I got married at 19 my family kinda just stopped acting like I was part of their life, even though we live nearby. Going to family meals now is just awkward because nobody really talks to us, id rather not go, and over the years have skipped going more and more.

I'm 33 now and I have yet to find a way to enjoy the holidays. It's just me, my husband, and 6 year old. I love cooking and have tried just cooking for us 3 a nice thanksgiving or Christmas meal with desserts but my husband and daughter are picky eaters so they don't really eat much and I feel like it's a waste of time and effort on my part.

One year me and my husband did a 5k but due to health issues I've not been able to do that for the time being.

Also, I'm the only one that puts forth effort to make things special for holidays, if I didn't make a thanksgiving meal or get Christmas gifts then we would just have a normal day like any other. I told my husband he can get himself a Christmas gift this year and I will get my own, we will wrap our own gifts and it will be a surprise for everyone when we open it on Christmas day. This was after last year when I had spent months getting gifts I found during sales, wrapped his and my daughter tons of gifts, filled their stockings, and I didn't have any gifts or anything in my stocking until a few days before Christmas and they all seemed like very last minute grabs. After being married for 14 years I was over feeling depressed every year thinking I wasn't getting any gifts (he knows my love language is gifts) and I would make him Amazon lists and Walmart lists with stuff I would like that way he didn't have to try hard, but for some reason he never got any of that stuff.

Anyways, Holidays just kinda feel shitty anymore and I wish it wasn't like that. I decorate and try to go out and do festive stuff, but it feels like I'm just doing it for myself. I don't have any friends, I'm a stay at home mom, and we don't have any family that really cares to come around. I live in a very small town of 3k, we don't have events or big community groups that do anything.

I suddenly have no one to answer to and for the past 2 years, have been visiting my brother and his family more than 3 - 4 times a year. Before, it was literally 2 - 3 times in a decade. When I do, I stay for a week or so and help out with the little things around the house.

Is that one too many times? Have I overstayed my welcome? My brother and I are best friends and love each other wholeheartedly. I cannot say the same about the others around my brother. What should I do to become more of a help than a nuisance?

I'm not really sure how to put it in context. But like the normal thin fabric that's used on most costumes.

This is a pretty intrusive thought I have sometimes as someone who often forgets to eat but basically if I go too many hours without eating I feel super sick and like fainting, how tf do people with anorexia go like days or months?? I think I’d actually die after only like half a week of not eating. How do they get anything done? But yet they’re not eating and still manage to go to school or work and stuff.