Feeling a deep void in close human connection after letting go a relationship that was lacking a future (I was interested in something more, he was unsure). Can’t stop thinking of reaching out and need strength to just stay with the loneliness and have hope for the better times. Would appreciate support. It’s been 2 weeks but I feel bouts of extreme sadness and desire to have someone to share my life and days with.

Would you rather lick 👅 a porcupine or go back to your ex?

Comforting others:
When someone tells me bad news regarding their health, I say everything I am supposed to say (I’m sorry to hear that, I’m here for you, etc) EXCEPT “everything is going to be ok”. Because I can’t guarantee that and I really don’t know if everything is going to be ok. I was taken aback recently when a friend told me I am calloused and cold-hearted for not being able to say those words. Is she right? Should I start saying this for the purposes of providing comfort only??

My SO adds very little to our relationship. She has a dead end job. I cook. I work. I oversee finances. I plan trips. She doesn’t have a voice in the relationship. I’ve asked her to give her perspective but she always defaults to mine bc she thinks I’m smarter/worldly. She feels intimated by me and my social circle. Lately, I’ve found myself thinking for her. Anticipating her wants and needs and then adjusting my behavior to meet them. Which she appreciates but it’s frustrating 29M 27F

What are you all reading other than maternity help books? Any book recommendations for after baby is born? Mainly around how to keep the baby safe from injuries and incidents.

Realizing that I am way too old for nights

Going through some relationship issues and having a hard time focusing at work the past couple of days. Not sure how to prevent my personal life from affecting my work.

Partners with kids and a working spouse, how do you manage? Is it realistic for both people in the relationship to work full time long term? How do you keep marriage going and career progressing?

For those that are home grown (at least 2 levels) into the PPMD level, how has your relationship with juniors that you’ve been close to from the start evolved? Have you had to pull away from them (intentionally or not) or are you just as close? Is the saying “it’s lonely at the top” rung true for you?

What do you do when your lifelong friends get married, have kids and disappear to the burbs or wherever and you’re single, lonely and gay?

Would it be weird to send my ex a goodbye letter in the mail? He leaves for a military deployment soon for almost 1 year, and I generally care / miss him.

My last therapist keeps coming up in my mind. I left her when I moved to a new area before COVID dug in and frankly it felt like leaving a girlfriend. She also disclosed in the final session that she was a member of AA and knew several of the people I occasionally discussed from the rooms. Her knowledge of the program certainly built trust with me early on, but it has been two years. I discussed it with my current therapist but she’s still in there. Any advice?

This is the only bowl I can think to post in, but I'm really feeling it today. Has anyone lost their best friend (i.e. through time/growing up) and feel like none of their current friends could live up to the fun/connection you used to have with your high school BFF? I feel like I put too much focus on that one friend and also my boyfriend and just never actually made time for anyone else. I fucked myself over.

A guy who is claiming to be in love with me (a black woman and immigrant), is a conservative (pro-trump, anti-gun laws, denies that there is racism etc). Are those red flags to make me cut him off?

My best friend has Celeste!

How long did you date your SO before moving in with them?

I have pretty strong social phobia and am worried about making friends. I'm going to be working for an engineering company so I imagine I don't have to be really up on the latest trends or anything but how can I talk to people without making it sound unnatural?

Real talk ... if someone is over 35 and hasn’t been married before, do you automatically assume there is something wrong with them?

I just learned I was parentified severely, especially emotionally. The discovery came from outside of therapy, but having a place every week to sit down, slow down & reflect def led to it. Being enmeshed with my parents like this was a cause for my anxiety, low self esteem and workaholic, people pleasing tendencies. I'm working on extricating myself and finding my identity again in a way that will be easy on my conscience and values..so I'm learning! Please dont hesitate to go to therapy!...

Considering moving to London to freelance until I find fulltime, how’s freelance currently looking?

How's Major Players for recruitment in a strategy role? First time to look into UK-based roles, so I don't really know who's a good recruitment firm

Best recruiters out there for senior strategy roles in London?
Looking to talk to someone about my next step

Help I am starting a travel project soon. What should I sign up for? What airline and hotel should I book?

I’m looking to hire a social/community person ASAP. Building a team for F500 co. Know anyone?

interns season is here... joy

What are your thoughts on homework? How much homework do you assign each night? I find my middle schoolers either don’t do the homework or copy classmates.

Are rooftop bars considered outdoor + won’t have curfew anymore? If not does anyone know any bars/restaurant with drinks in midtown that are outdoor

Hey hub, I just exited a web 3 startup after monetizing them while overseeing business systems and revenue operations and GTM I am looking for my next major gig. If anyone wants my skills I’m solo now. Message me. I have 15 years in high tech and 10 years industrial with backgrounds in military and an mba. it could be gig work, contract, or a temp role, I can help you hire and build your roadmap to making money. Thx!

Anybody who got laid off in the current wave and looking for a referral in Zalando in Germany, feel free to DM me. Happy to help.

Hie Folks,
During onboarding at IBM ,they have asked vaccination report.I have taken only one because of medical issue. Is it compulsory to have both dose completed.
Plz help me guys .

Can anyone honestly tell me what Mother is like? I’m an AD. Early pregnant. Weighing up offers from equally top agencies. I’ve heard Mother ‘doesn’t treat staff well’. Is that true? All views welcome

I’ve listened to Lil’ Bit by Nelly and Florida Georgia Line 7 times today.

Wow, so no more free lunches…what a joke

My ideal guy/girl is ______________

Would you say that GPA is a fairly efficient screen for aptitude in IB or other finance related fields? I get why it would be initially, but surely it should only influence recruitment for so long.

I have been having occasional very mild chest pain once in a while. Have had a generalized anxiety disorder for a while which is now pretty mild with therapy and exercise too. Wondering if the chest..

Any one have any insight on working at Change Healthcare?

WOULD YOU RATHER draw 1,000 marker comps with an almost dead Sharpie or draw 100 marker comps on sand paper?

36F in Houston, Tx. New to the area and looking for friends.

Any people looking to date in Atlanta ? 40 F

Anyone here 40s never married, no kids?

Any F in Minnesota?

Any guys in LA?

Are text message breakups acceptable? Better than complete ghosting right

39M in West LA, looking to meet someone for drinks and see where things go! (Never married, no kids)

Signed up for a matchmaking service a couple months ago after getting tired of the apps. And while I’ve been underwhelmed with their process so far, I finally have my first match date this weekend. Haven’t been on a date since pre-pandemic. And never been on a true blind date like this. Wish me luck.

36 F Black NYC Divorced, 1 tween. anyone want to get to know one another better?

Not in my 30s or 40s but looking to network with people in industry. I am a fun person so you will not get bored :)

Who here has actually made a genuine connection from being in this group? Let’s hear your stories 🍵

Weezer fans, give me a 👍

Having serious Monday blues! Who wants to talk and help? 35M in Chicago

In my 40s, here in the larger NYC area for a couple weeks visiting family. Male, athletic. If anyone's interested in chatting (admittedly in a playful mood currently, so that's my current preference), drop me a DM.

Anyone in SF/ San Jose? f25

Any houston folks here?

Real talk ... if someone is over 35 and hasn’t been married before, do you automatically assume there is something wrong with them?

What’s the A/S/L of Fs in here? Better yet, any Fs in the Charlotte/NC area in here?

Hi! Female 30 in NYC here. I work in the corporate sector. I’m a first generation immigrant. I have a passion for Olympic weightlifting and I love trying new foods, going to the movies, and essentially am a homebody. Looking for someone with similar values.