Relationships, poverty & problems
Mike Monroe added 1y
That sounds like what my wife goes through with me. She says that it feels like she and her friends have to arrange play dates for their husbands.
In my defense, we moved a lot for my schooling right as the pandemic was starting—and recently moved again for what I hope is the last time for a long time—so it's been difficult to form a lasting gro... See more
Mike Monroe added 1y
The more hours you’ve put into this chaotic business of living, the more you crave a quieter, more nurturing third thing, I think. This needn’t mean dull. The friends I have now, who’ve come all this distance, who are part of my aging plan, include all kinds of joyous goofballs and originals. There’s loads of open country between enervation and int... See more
Jennifer Senior • It’s Your Friends Who Break Your Heart
Mike Monroe added 8mo
The trouble with the internet, Mr. Williams says, is that it rewards extremes. Say you’re driving down the road and see a car crash. Of course you look. Everyone looks. The internet interprets behavior like this to mean everyone is asking for car crashes, so it tries to supply them.
‘The Internet Is Broken’: @ev Is Trying to Salvage It (Published 2017)
Mike Monroe added 1y
Mike Monroe added 1y
I genuinely believe that relationships with family and close friends are one of the greatest sources of happiness in life. It sounds simple, but like any important investment, these relationships need consistent attention and care. But there are two forces that will be constantly working against this happening. First, you’ll be routinely tempted to... See more
Clay Christensen • How Will You Measure Your Life?
Mike Monroe added 8mo
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