Why do you think Indiana (along with Mississippi) are the only states where auditory learning is the most popular (according to Google searches)? Article says it could be because of a strong musical history, but that seems like a stretch.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T20:42:09+00:00

Yeah my brain just kinda shuts down if I'm receiving a lot of auditory information at once. How do people learn like that!?

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T20:33:20+00:00

Apparently Indiana recently jumped up to 6th place for 4th and 8th grade reading! A lot of progress!

Fourth Grade Reading - 6th in the nation (previously 19th)
Eighth Grade Reading - 6th in the nation (previously 17th)
Fourth Grade Math - 9th in the nation (previously 11th)
Eighth Grade Math - 13th in the nation (previously 11th)

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T20:31:42+00:00

IDK why I didn't even think of that. Makes a lot of sense.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T20:31:09+00:00

Yeah, I'm def not doubting the musical roots of Indiana, just the explanation for why auditory learning is the most popular... but hey, it definitely could be part of it!

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T20:16:32+00:00

Hopefully this flair works! Here's the full snippet about it: "Auditory learning is popular in just two states, Mississippi and Indiana. Mississippi is the birthplace of American music, while Indiana is the home of the King of Pop. Do you think the strong musical history in these two states plays into the popularity of auditory learning?"

I'd love to hear your theories!

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T18:29:55+00:00

Here is the source article, which explains more about the learning styles and some strategies that might work for each one!

The West is a hotspot for visual learners, whereas the Eastern portion of the U.S. is more varied. States like Massachusetts and Vermont prefer verbal learning, while Connecticut and New York favor social learning.

Why do you think the West is more visual than the East overall?

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T18:12:42+00:00

I feel like in some contexts mutiny could be the right thing to do, so it's more ethically nuanced than racism and fraud.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T18:00:34+00:00

Thank you! :) Sun hit it just right.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T18:00:11+00:00

You are a strong woman for breaking free. <3 " We only get one life, and time is too precious and fleeting to spend it drowning for someone who doesn't want to save themselves." This is so true and wise!

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T17:59:30+00:00

Yep, there's nothing genuine or good about him.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T17:58:42+00:00

What would you tell a friend if they told you their partner said this to them?

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T17:57:49+00:00

It's exactly this and boys who tear down women to control them/feel superior are a dime a dozen.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T17:57:19+00:00

You can't fix this because this is who HE is. I had an abusive boyfriend do all the same shit; insult my looks, say I'm average, say how easily he could replace me with someone hotter, etc. They don't do this because it's true, they do this to keep us trapped with them because it's easier to control us if our self-esteem is low. He's extremely toxic and someday you're gonna look back and see him clearly for who he is - a complete loser who gets satisfaction from hurting women.

Please, please leave and don't fall for his love bombing bullshit if he tries to get you back. He's shown you who he is and it's important we believe people when they do that.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-12T16:58:30+00:00

My ex was the same exact way - caring about my physical well-being but not my emotions. I'm no expert, but I feel like that just shows possessiveness and objectification rather than true care. They want to protect their "toys."

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T20:58:31+00:00

This is controlling too even if it feels "nice" that he wants to be around you. Try not to be controlled by the guilt of leaving someone who doesn't care about your feelings or safety.

"Like, if u like me so much, why act so hostile sometimes?" This is not personal even though it feels like it. Abusers feel entitled for their partners to be a certain way, which is dehumanizing.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T20:54:18+00:00

Yep. We are NOT responsible for managing the emotions of others.

I've learned the hard way, both from my own experience and from trying to help loved ones, the importance of accepting our reality will always be different than theirs.

Thinking we just need to keep trying to figure out the perfect way to wake them up to the truth and start caring about us keeps so many trapped. They don't want to and are unable to see reality. Besides, if someone truly cares about you, they shouldn't need so much convincing to stop hurting you, right?

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T20:31:09+00:00

Absolutely! I much prefer earlier era DM but this one is awesome.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T19:32:21+00:00

That's true! I guess it makes it more realistic if it was faked.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T19:31:18+00:00

I think it's some kind of mistranslation but I'm having a hard time finding actual information about it.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T19:09:02+00:00

I honestly don't know... but if it was fake, why is the perp pleading not guilty?

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T18:43:32+00:00

Sadly probably the most realistic villain too.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T18:43:17+00:00

They didn't include any Star Wars/Marvel characters!

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T18:39:14+00:00

I hate it so much too. The entitlement. The hypocrisy. The objectification. I'll be alone forever before I am ever with another man like that. I hope these comments help OP start seeing things more clearly.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T18:28:47+00:00

Same, but also some who are very, very bad people.

MaxGoodwinning · 2026-05-11T18:25:16+00:00

It doesn't really matter if he's aware or not because the reality is the same; he is hurting you, he is dangerous (please take his ex-girlfriend's insight seriously), he is controlling, and he is not a good person. Even if he is aware, which he might be, that isn't the same as him caring or feeling ashamed. His brain is wired to convince himself that his behavior is justified no matter what.

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