The idea of a magic number friends is a little bunk, but the idea behind it holds a lot of water. When we talk about friends, we’re actually talking about social support, and the vast majority of people need and want at least some of it. That’s why there are communities like incels and 4chan, because even people who…

That’s a fair point. Unfortunately, politics is skewing so old these days that it doesn’t feel like anyone under 50 is getting any representation in the government. I think that’s what people are reacting to, but there’s got to be a balance between aging out of an opinion and having lawmakers who have few demographic…

If the roles were reversed, I can’t imagine women being as hostile to men when it comes to healthcare access. “No, you can’t have prostate screenings! Die of undiagnosed cancer, you emasculated sissy! Having a doctor stick their finger up your butt is way too gay for the U.S. of A., so you’ll die slowly and painfully j…

My ultimate fantasy has become a federally-spondored relocation effort with conservatives going to one coast and liberals goign to the other. I don’t know how much longer we can live in mixed company, because this shit just isn’t working out. We should call it quits before war actually breaks out. 

This is really helpful information! Thanks for bringing attention to this.

The closest pre-existing organization is the Network of Abortion Funds. But yeah, we need should probably be thinking about some sort of networking like this. 

I wanted to apologize for my earlier reply that it looks like you dismissed. It was uncalled for and I’m sorry. Genuinely, best of luck with your efforts. 

That sounds like a lot of thoughts and prayers but I don’t want to rain on your parade, so you do you. Good luck. 

I appreciate your optimism, but civilians have so little control over the laws in this country. I don’t see any way we can force our voices to be heard. But we can hunker down and offer to help one another as best we can.

Oh, I’ve always liked him! What’s his new series?

Ugh, Aaron is a goddamn delicious meal. Plus, he’d go with you to eat food spicy enough to burn your face off, so win/win!

The problem is that real jobs aren’t created equal. Some of my friends are pulling in mid six figures and some are lucky to hit mid five. It’s easy for the wealthier friends to write off an $X dinner, but that’s a treat night for other friends. Plus, a lot of my friends probably couldn’t cover the bill for everyone if…

Gotcha! Thanks for the clarification, and apologies for having misread that.

For you, what does a romantic relationship offer that’s better than friendship aside from sex? My friends absolutely make me feel human, loved, and like I belong and for a lot of people having friends is important regardless of whether or not we have a partner. Research has shown consistently that many of the benefits…

“The people who offer “self-improvement” nonsense are especially contemptuous of incels, because they want incels to chase after moving goal posts, with no clear path to success.”

Mary Roach’s stuff is so good!

That sounds interesting!

I haven’t read any of these yet, but they all have pretty strong reviews and seem to fit the criteria:

Seconding Thinking Fast and Slow. It’s been on my TBR for ages.

Or they could up the anty and do a simultaneous chill off/Hot Ones episode. Sanchez would win for sure.