Is sperm shopping as literal as it sounds? (asking as a curious person loosely considering this method but way in the future)

I’m finding books and movies are great helpers. And I’m finally having the time to give writing a more serious shot, which is wonderful.

It sounds tacky to say don’t give up on your dreams or whatever, but there’s nothing stopping you applying for dream jobs while working a normal one.It sounds like you’re putting yourself in a strong position, so something will come up. I’m a firm believer that the right opportunity comes along when it’s time for you…

In a v similar situation by the sound of it...

Here is something else I didn’t know... disturbing longevity alert!

I know, right? In that sense I guess we can only hope they’re far, far away (at the other side of the house) while he is doing his rants.

it’s not polemical clickbait until you coin your own creepy portmanteau!

Well, how else will people see him being a good, concerned father if he doesn’t write these articles?! No one will see that if he’s actually spending time with his kids, gosh!

Yepppp... the children know not what they do! Also age 11, I called my friend a whore because I didn’t realise what it meant. I also didn’t understand why she (and my mother, who overheard this) were so shocked. The first time I heard it was on Mean Girls, and I honestly thought it meant ‘spoilsport’ or something.  

Thank you for sharing this - I wasn’t aware of the Wildfox case. You could almost draw a web from this article connecting all of these people together, which is a little terrifying when you think about it...

Hello my life story. Glad to hear things worked out for you!

I identify with this too, so much. Not as a journalist, but as someone who grew up in a small town where most people are related somehow. Every venture into the outside world brings a solid chance you’ll be seen by someone who knows you, even if you’ve no idea who they are, and you can bet they’ll report back to your…

Fully agree with this whole thread. Think this is also true with a perceived rise in mental health issues, e.g. These aren’t new or ‘at their worst ever levels’, it’s just that their pervasiveness hasn’t been taken seriously up to now (conspiracy theory: because now white men feel ‘attacked’ too?).

This, 100% - Social media is not nearly as social as hanging out in person.

I KNOW RIGHT? 100% thought it was.