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5 days agoMiss Manners: They're horrified to hear how we got our puppy
We tried to work with many different animal shelters and rescues, but it just did not work out for us to go that route. We also did a lot of research on getting a dog from reputable breeders, but we couldn't afford any of them. We ended up purchasing a dog from what some would call a backyard breeder. She was a lovely woman, with beautiful, healthy puppies and reasonable prices.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month agoWe Finally Found a Way to Divide Chores That Saved Our Marriage. Now I Have a New Problem.
When our child was born, we went from fairly evenly split chores to me doing most of them. I had FMLA and my husband "Josh" didn't, daycare always called me instead of him, and then it became a habit. It left me miserable and cranky, at home and at work. This past summer, we sat down and talked it out. It wasn't fun, but we agreed to try to rebalance the work.
Parenting
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoI never wash our bread knife and I won't let the internet shame me into changing my ways | Emma Beddington
Social media amplifies everyday hygiene habits into sources of public insecurity, making ordinary household practices feel judged and shame-inducing.
LGBT
fromIndependent
1 month agoAsking for a friend: I think I might be asexual. I've never had much interest in sex and two exes broke up with me because of it. Could it be that or something else?
Low or absent sexual attraction can indicate asexuality and may cause relationship breakups, social judgment, and personal distress.
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