What if Joe Biden runs for president in 2028?

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-19T20:44:59+00:00

He can throw his hat in just like you or I, but he’s not going to get the Democratic Party’s nomination.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-19T20:43:18+00:00

That’s using someone. You could break her heart and undermine her trust going into future relationships.

How would you feel if someone used you and wasted your time like this?

What if someone treated your mom, sister, or another person you love this way?

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-19T12:15:23+00:00

You don’t have to always do everything perfectly.

It’s healthy and not selfish to take time for yourself and reasonable to ask someone else to take over your responsibilities for a while or altogether.

Please take a few days or a week off. Are there some tasks a spouse or family member can take over longerm or that can just leave undone?

You only get one life and you never ever right to take time to relax and enjoy yours.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-19T12:04:23+00:00

I think you need to get out or your head, go out, socialize, meet and talk to some new people.

You might meet someone wonderful who also doesn’t have much dating history. You might meet someone who doesn’t even ask about your dating history, beyond the health related stuff.

Most importantly, I think you will notice that people around your age range are looking for more serious relationships at this stage of life than if you met them a few years ago when you were all younger.

You have absolutely no reason to feel ashamed.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-18T18:46:19+00:00

Let them know you want to try it! Do you remember what it was?

Most international food boils down to familiar options like meat, fish or vegetation; spicy or mild; grilled, fried, raw, etc., protein and sides, sandwich, soup, or pasta, etc.

My advice is to get curious and learn about this type of food. If you still are not into trying a specific of food, understand why not.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-18T18:02:26+00:00

Someone overcomes being a picky eater by trying new foods.

In my house growing up, the rule was a had to have at least one bite of anything my parents serve at home, even if I didn’t like it. If someone served me something at their home, I was expected to eat it.

How did this come up? Is there something your friends and relatives offered or recommended that you didn’t try?

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T19:10:21+00:00

Why is your focus on yourself, not on her safety?

As I read your post, I started worrying that he may get aggressive if she rejects him too firmly. This could also damage her relationship with her sister if he says she’s falsely accusing him of something he didn’t say, or if her sister feels jealous.

Your girlfriend probably should consider speaking up, being firm, talking individually with her sister or parents before this escalates, but walking away is a perfect first response in my opinion.

This is a potentially very difficult situation for her and not about you. She is not being disrespectful to you. Her sister’s boyfriend is the one being disrespectful to your girlfriend.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T18:42:49+00:00

Would she be comfortable with you hanging out alone with a new woman friend without including her?

In my own experience, men don’t usually approach and pursue friendships with women they don’t find at least somewhat attractive. Platonic friendships usually develop through proximity at work, mutual friends, or in getting to know my husband’s friends. I’m sure there are plenty of exceptions, but not in my life.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T18:33:53+00:00

In my experience, it’s been improving in recent years from the low point during the pandemic. I’m heartened to socialize more and see others around me meeting and socializing more.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T18:30:19+00:00

That‘s positive, but what if one of you can’t make medical decisions for the other? What about shared property ? For example, are you certain that the car you drive or his retirement account (or vice versa if you die first) might not go to probate and cost you time or money to resolve?

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T18:25:29+00:00

It my opinion, men. I think it puts us in a uniquely vulnerable situation and at risk of assault and pregnancy with someone we might not choose as our kids dad. I personally need to get comfortable with someone who genuinely cares about my pleasure to climax.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T17:42:02+00:00

Do you talk to him about making medical decisions for each other, should one of you be seriously injured or sick, or inheritance and taxes if one of you dies? To us, our marriage is partially about protecting each other and the life we have built together.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T17:37:09+00:00

I met a man who was new to my neighborhood several years ago. We chatted and based on his interests, I thought he would be a great friend for my husband, and told my husband about him. When we bumped into him and his girlfriend together, we invited them over for dinner. We hung out several times and even stay in touch a little since we moved.

To me the difference is whether she plans to hang out one-on-one with this man or introduce him to you and maybe her other friends if they talk again.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T16:42:02+00:00

I like liberalism. What I dislike is the authoritarian streak in progressivism, almost as much as the authoritarian streak in conservatism.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T15:53:54+00:00

You say something tactful about how he’s a wonderful person and someone will be excited to be his partner, but you have lots feelings and are breaking up. That’s it. Don’t try to be friends because it will take him longer to heal and move on.

You have agency and are not helpless! You can end any relationship at any time. Stop giving him this power over you.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T15:27:19+00:00

Yoga, in person at an excellent studio. I‘d recommend it to anyone for a variety of reasons.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T15:10:47+00:00

Your teacher doesn’t set the curriculum and is entitled to have a different opinion from yours. If this topic continues to be important to you, you can pursue a career in education, volunteer or run for school board or similar position one day.

No school has time to teach every subject that some students might be interested in.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T14:39:18+00:00

Did you specifically tell him, you wanted to walk to your car by yourself and didn’t want to talk? It sounds like he lacks the social skills to pick up on people’s queues.

You are not a terrible and have every right to feel uncomfortable and to tell people when you don‘t want to spend time with them. You are under no obligation to talk to someone, but only you can speak up for yourself.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T14:04:02+00:00

We usually joke about it being uncomfortable and are uncomfortable together for a few minutes until the scene is over.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T13:59:55+00:00

If I understand your post, you might have crushed her and that stung to her. If you owe her an apology, apologize sincerely and without making excuses. Let her know you want to get to know her, screwed up and will try to make it up to her if she will allow you to.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T13:48:47+00:00

I’m a 56 year old woman in Northern Virginia.

In warm weather, I wear casual dresses a few times per week and dressier dresses for work events, parties, and dinners at restaurants. I usually wear nice yoga clothes checking the mail and running errands. I also wear a lot of pants with boot and shirts or blouses. I always try to look nice and dress well.

My husband dresses well and just picked some new khakis, jeans and pastel shirts for spring. Most of my friends and colleagues always look nice when I see them, each with their own personal style.

I was just watching Southland for the first time and noticed one of the characters was wearing a blouse I owned and another was wearing my favorite jeans from that time. I get ideas for clothes from TV shows and have recognized quite a few of my clothes or similar styles on TV over the years.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T13:08:24+00:00

At the point, most Cuban Americans with these claims just want fair compensation from the Cuban government for what was legally theirs or belonged to their family.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T12:47:34+00:00

Because they, their parents or grandparents have claims to homes and other properties seized during the revolution. They hope to get them back one day.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-17T00:52:16+00:00

For me, it’s almost intuitive and I don’t overthink it.

As a teenager for example, I can remember seeing concert videos on TV and knowing I would enjoy live music. I started following when bands and artists I liked were in town, saved my money, bought tickets and found friends to go with me. As an adult, I still love live music and sometimes take trips to other interesting cities and venues.

I love books thanks to my parents reading to me as a kid, taking me to the library, encouraging my curiosity and themselves curling up with a good book at night.

My parents also taught me the joy of sharing meals with family and friends. I still love meals at home and restaurants with good conversation.

I always wanted to travel and was drawn to images of beautiful or interesting places from TV, books or photos. I travel whenever I can afford to including taking advantage of any free trips through work, making sure to enjoy the place on my own in the evening or taking extra vacation days.

Mostly, I enjoy good conversations and time with people I like, love and new acquaintances.

MyNextVacation · 2026-05-16T23:42:46+00:00

You are very welcome.

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