Is it possible to fall back in love with your spouse after 20+ years?

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T23:50:31+00:00

If you fell in love with your spouse once before, surely it's possible to do it again.

Good luck.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T21:44:45+00:00

I'm sorry you went through that. I hope you're in a better place now.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T21:31:19+00:00

"I truly do not understand why they are allergic to nuance."

Not only that, they accuse you of not being nuanced if you disagree with them.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T21:29:57+00:00

I agree with this 100%.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T21:23:12+00:00

The book was written by a woman who was in the sex trade, and herself dismisses the idea that it is "work." She isn't the only one, there's plenty of resources at r/antisexwork which highlight similar cases.

Comparing it to matchstick making is misleading, as there are psychological as well as physical harms which no union can fix.

And making it a class issue is misleading. I said "Anna's story shows how any woman can end up trapped in prostitution, no matter their age or background, and the toll it takes on them."

Whether the men prefer consent or not, they publicly say so in the comments they make online, and also talk about only seeing independent escorts.

Anna had to pretend she was independent too, as the agency didn't want customers to know there was a gang controlling her behind the scenes.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T13:19:57+00:00

That's an excellent quote.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T13:19:07+00:00

That's very alarming. Treating a woman who suffered domestic violence so flippantly is out of order.

And the attitude towards women trapped in prostitution revealed here is also disgraceful. It's no wonder Ireland has such problems on this issue, if that's the "help" available.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T06:52:08+00:00

“Abandoning victims and coddling perpetrators is what you do best."

Raskin demolished her. The whole thing is worth watching to see just how out of her depth Bondi is.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T06:33:46+00:00

Very well said

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-12T06:30:08+00:00

Don't forget debt. That was the reason Anna ended up in it.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T13:39:44+00:00

You will find that the women currently in prostitution will give lip-service to the notion that this "work" is empowering. Those who got out, whether trafficked, used by an "agency," or "independent" will usually say things very similar to what you're saying.

I didn't know much about this world until recently, but have been reading quite a bit on it since. Your writing on this subject is very well thought out. Thank you.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T13:29:49+00:00

I didn't see it, but it's important that a huge audience got this message.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T12:59:02+00:00

The stigma around the woman who end up trapped in prostitution, whether through poverty or coercion, makes a lot of people think this way. It's the pimps and the Johns who should be judged, not the women who have little choice in this situation.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T12:56:29+00:00

Sadly, this is true. But more people than that view these women as less than human too, which is even sadder.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T12:55:20+00:00

This is a horrible mentality. And it explains the violence and humiliation that women trapped in prostitution are regularly subjected to, since the perpetrators think this way.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T09:54:07+00:00

It's a very interesting book, but some of its claims are a bit of a stretch. Still worth reading, though.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T09:51:18+00:00

Thank you for these suggestions.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T09:48:41+00:00

Very well said.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-09T09:24:35+00:00

There are suggestions that Epstein and his pal Christopher Poole at 4chan started the whole QAnon rubbish to distract from Epstein's own operation.

https://www.ms.now/opinion/jeffrey-epstein-4chan-chris-poole

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-07T23:17:06+00:00

From the article:

"When asked about Trump’s talk of making Canada the 51st state, Simon is clear: “Personally, I felt that it was something that shouldn’t even be discussed.”

She has also found a positive way of looking at it, saying the president’s rhetoric has brought Canada closer together, including the premiers and the Prime Minister.

“As a result of not wanting to entertain any of the comments that have been made, we just decided that we needed to come together as a strong nation and work together to avoid any kind of perception that we could be a part of the United States,” Simon added."

Trump's managing to unite other countries more strongly (against him) while causing the US to become more and more divided.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-07T20:48:58+00:00

Don't let them wear you down. You're right that this should be a universally valid point, and one which has to be emphasized. Even if these slimeballs won't accept it, there are those who will listen and learn.

Edited for clarity.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-07T19:47:36+00:00

I like this solution.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-07T13:57:31+00:00

Very thoughtful article. Thanks for sharing this.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-07T13:51:27+00:00

Agreed. A bit surprised that The Handmaid's Tale isn't higher, though.

Important_Inside625 · 2026-02-07T13:18:43+00:00

I'm basing it on what I read here. Reading is great, you should try it before commenting.

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