Corny as it sounds, accepting the pain can really help. Accepting it is like opening the door to it and saying "hi pain, I see you're there, you're welcome to come and sit in the corner if you like, but I'm not going to build my life around you". Meditation apps like Headspace can help, and I always like the book Full…

As a 27 year old who doesn't want kids, I know the feeling. I've recently met a guy of the same age who absolutely sees kids in his future - in every other way we're compatible and we have an amazing spark. I won't take the relationship further, as I know I want something long-term, and I don't want to give my heart…

I wouldn't take what he said too seriously. He perceives you through the lens of his own prejudices and preconceptions, he doesn't necessarily have a more objective view of you than you do. If you are worried that there is truth in what he says, ask your more honest friends if they can help you unpack what may have…

I'm the same as you, except I have a cashmere jumper that I've NEVER washed in the two years that I've had it. I don't wear it close to my skin, and I find that natural wool products (100% lambswool, merino, cashmere) are refreshed by hanging up in an airy place for a while. Hanging them up in a steamy bathroom works…

Yeah, fuck those guys. Not literally.

In Europe they are, as long as they have a signed note from their guardian saying they have permission to fly internationally and the guardian acknowledges that the airline will take no responsibility for the young person's welfare.

People don't "commit" suicide, it's not a crime. They die by suicide.

...ejaculate into a female's open sting chamber...

Glen Hansard (of Irish band the Frames) does a great cover of Cry Me a River

Like, are you a big time molly dealer? Have you dated any one in ISIS? Are you in ISIS? Are you an international art thief? Are you the best singer on your psych ward?

Exactly. The Sunday=family day structure is built for families that have a stay at home parent who does the shopping during the week.

It's not that I don't have an interest in philosophy, I come from a philosophy background myself. I don't question your knowledge of the subject, but your communication skills are poor. You asked for feedback and I volunteered it, I hope you are more reflective than your reply suggests.

Did they dig the exfoliation?

I read the first paragraph and gave up. You use many words incorrectly, far too many for me to go to the effort of rereading and subbing in more appropriate alternatives. Even if you used words correctly, your essay is borderline (I'm being charitable here) unreadable. I plugged the first paragraph into https://readabi…

I think the British monarchy is an anachronism, but the amount it costs is minuscule compared to the amount of trade and tourism they bring to the country.

Generally, British public mental health services are very good, though the staff are doing their best with ever-dwindling resources and an ever-growing need for mental health services. The particular NHS Trust that she spoke at is world-class though. They get a lot of money and they support people all over the…

I don't even know you, but I'm so happy for you! You are brave and awesome.

That is a wonderful story. I reckon you're definitely channelling your Irish ancestors - my unofficial family motto is "if you can't blind them with your brilliance, baffle them with your bullshit". My dad has raised me to do that from a very young age. You're an inspiration!

Congratulations on taking the huge step of coming out! How did it go?

Tegan and Sara Closer or NIN Closer? Both would be on my personal sex soundtracks, but they would be very different soundtracks and one would probably be called Hatefucking.