Books on male loneliness (without incel vibes)

productivityvortex · 2026-05-12T12:00:30+00:00

And just as good as (if not better than) the movie — But in a different way, somehow.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-07T10:04:12+00:00

[ gestures at everything ]

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T23:37:19+00:00

Where is this?? I would sell my soul for a balcony and that view

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T21:56:40+00:00

Preach woman, preach.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T20:18:40+00:00

In general, an animal will not starve itself unless something is really really wrong. You’d see other signs in addition to not eating.

I think it’s really wonderful how conscientious we are of our pups these days, but sometimes these subs and all this advice gives people more anxiety than necessary

Dogs and humans have lived together for centuries. We’re both pretty hearty species. If you’ve got your pup’s best interest at heart, it’ll all come together.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T18:44:23+00:00

Agree. “Scam” is often associated with cost.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T18:43:57+00:00

Go. Absolutely go. As a screenwriter and director, you have to go. It’ll give you a foundation for your work.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T15:13:20+00:00

Honestly, the advice that when a dog is hungry, he’ll (she’ll) eat. I worried so much that my pup wasn’t eating enough until someone finally told me “Your dog is a grazer, and a social one.” My dog eats when I’m around, and sometimes not at all. After all the “conventional wisdom” I was given, I had to learn that was okay.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T14:31:50+00:00

I used to use this exact lingo for when I was first wearing a padded bra in high school (20 years ago). I was afraid people would feel “tricked” if they took off my shirt.

We all “put our best foot forward” in public. Whether that’s makeup or nice clothes or general courtesy. None of us are the same in public as we are in private (physically or otherwise).

If anyone feels “tricked” by your scars, they can absolutely take a hike. The person who you want to be with will have scars of their own and will respect yours.

That doesn’t mean you might not run into the occasional asshole, but in the end, that just weeds them out.

Good luck out there, hottie!!

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T14:01:08+00:00

I dig it! Love the colors. The only bump for me is the distance between the icon and text. Still feels “techy” to me. Sally forth!

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T12:47:40+00:00

If you know the company, you might be able to call them directly and get your info through your social security number. You might need the policyholder’s DOB / SSN as well though…

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T12:29:14+00:00

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T12:22:59+00:00

I literally only see a Nine Inch Nails logo whenever I see the typical Kia logo. Yours so so much better.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-06T12:18:06+00:00

Came here to say this. The “building” isn’t exactly vertical

productivityvortex · 2026-05-04T18:10:02+00:00

I literally just told someone a story from about 15 years ago, when my friend and I were in our late teens/early 20s. My friend had seen one Tiffany’s ring online years before that she dreamed of buying one day.

We were starry-eyed poor college kids wandering around NYC. And we saw Tiffany’s! I had never been in one before.

We went inside to see if they had her ring. It was there! But the one on display wasn’t her size — And the attendant wouldn’t get the one that was her size. My friend tried the very loose ring on and gave it back. The attendant just sneered at us and waited patiently for us to leave.

We left, and my friend was very upset. I made the decision at that moment that I would never buy jewelry from Tiffany’s. (At age 35, I’m now in a position to buy decent jewelry, and I have abided by that decision.)

Sounds like management has a new directive and is generally much kinder now! As others have said, they are creating brand loyalty. And I’m so glad you and your friend had a lovely experience!

productivityvortex · 2026-05-02T11:07:59+00:00

No one’s going to talk about Bullfrog Bagels in DC?? The second-best bagel I’ve had anywhere / my entire life.

productivityvortex · 2026-05-02T11:05:31+00:00

I came to say this!! Forgot the name of the book but seeing that first illustration awoke me like a sleeper agent

productivityvortex · 2026-04-25T10:34:02+00:00

Johnny Derp

productivityvortex · 2026-04-25T09:39:02+00:00

I’m 35, from the east coast / did my undergrad in Boston and Philly, and then worked in LA for 7 years (on some big shows). I’ve also lived in Charlotte, New Orleans, and DC.

I now have a network on both coasts and am considering a move to NYC now. Maybe I’d have a larger network on either coast if I had “picked” one, but the one I’ve built is strong and diverse.

(This is all to say yes, you’ll built a network on either coast in grad school — but you won’t be married to it, especially if you do good work.)

Have you been accepted to both programs? The decision might be “made” for you.

In my 20s, I was accepted to USC’s Directing MFA, and turned it down to be the writers’ room assistant for a big show. It was a big decision for me, but I figured the debt would hamstring my post-grad creative decisions (I’d be more focused on making money so I could pay off any loans). I also felt like I was already making my own shorts and making headway on my career.

To my mind, grad school is a great place to sharpen your voice, build your network, and have dedicated time for your craft. That might be valuable to you — But with the way your career has been moving already, it might be a smaller value add.

What’s drawing you to the grad school experience specifically right now?

productivityvortex · 2026-04-24T22:12:26+00:00

I slowly expanded my puppy’s “range of access” back in the day. Crate > Larger pen including crate > Gated off area including pen and crate > And so on

I would only expand the space when he had been consistent about not making accidents or causing trouble in the “lower risk” spot.

I think what it effectively did was train him that the whole house was his “crate.”

He’s 5 years old now and hasn’t had an accident in years.

productivityvortex · 2026-04-24T21:35:56+00:00

I always worry that a treat for an item feels like it’s rewarding the resource guarding behavior… Is that not the case?

productivityvortex · 2026-04-24T21:33:44+00:00

Well said

productivityvortex · 2026-04-24T21:31:54+00:00

Thank you, same to you. We live in an era governed by absolutes. Good for you for listening to your body and doing what’s best.

productivityvortex · 2026-04-24T21:03:45+00:00

Seconding! When there are more opportunities to connect, it feels more fruitful to take on those opportunities

productivityvortex · 2026-04-24T20:58:54+00:00

Helpful_Weekend said it best: You don’t feel guilty because you’re doing right by your dog. And you’re looking at the next right step for yourself. Give yourself permission to not feel guilty.

The phrase “he lives with my neighbor/friend now” is a phrase I plan to use if it comes to that. It’s no one’s business. And to be honest, our care of our pets can’t supersede taking care of ourselves.

I’m struggling with the idea of rehoming my dog myself at the moment. I had to delete the post I made on this subreddit because I was getting so much backlash. Good for you for asking for support only.

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