Questions to ask a boy you like

Hey! So I’m looking for more online friends to chat with, call here and then, maybe send random selfies on snap with. I’d prefer if you’re female as I barley have any girl mates, but I’m not going to be picky😅
Alright, let me give you a glimpse into who I am! Picture a 6-foot-1 guy with a short beard and a whole lot of tattoos. Cooking is my jam, and I can whip up some mouthwatering dishes that will make your taste buds dance. I love anime and horror movies! I thrive on spontaneity and love going on unplanned adventures that keep life exciting. And let's not forget about my legendary shower concerts!😂
By the way, I have to admit that I'm not the best at talking about myself, so if there's anything else you'd like to know, just ask! I'm an open book. Maybe we can trade a selfie too so we can see who we’re talking to! Let's keep the conversation going and get to know each other better. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Asalam Alaikum. I hope you all are well.
My mother prays 5 times a day, fasts during the month of Ramzan and recited Quran daily amongst various other religious obligations. What I am trying to say is that she is follower through and through.
However she does tend to do some things that I don't agree with. Unfortunately, since we are from a culture where “khatam” culture is quite popular, she has also fallen prey to this biddah, amongst other things as well. I have tried, time and again, to make her understand that this is not in Islam.
(For context, a Khatam Sharif is a fixed devotional prayer which consists of reciting Qur'an & Durood and then conveying the blessings and rewards earned to the deceased.)
The main concern here, in this post, is the act of unknowingly committing Shirk.
She has a tendency to turn to Darbaars and Shrines when calamity strikes ( according to her) it could be anything— praying (at these Shrines) for good results regarding a matter at hand, etc.
My concern is that I have tried to talk to her about this, make her understand that this is not acceptable in Islam. And just like every time, she has refused to listen to me. I am getting increasingly worried (and quite scared for her now) as she refuses to do anything about this. Whenever something bad happens and she needs guidance, her first act will be nafl prayer, but then, she'll eventually succumb to her desires of going to one of these Shrines. It's like she can't help it and thinks that THIS will yield a guaranteed good result.
Please help me, how do I talk to her? How do I make her understand? What do I do? I can't see her committing such a big sin.
Edit: Before you all advise me to ask in a different sub, I already have, but I am curious about Pakistanis in general as well since it's so common here.

A true sports parent dies twice. There’s the death that awaits us all at the end of a long or short life, the result of illness, misadventure, fire, falling object, hydroplaning car, or derailing train. But there is also the death that comes in the midst of life, the purgatorial purposelessness that follows the final season on the sidelines or in the bleachers, when your sports kid hangs up their skates, cleats, or spikes after that last game.
The passage of time is woeful, and, for a parent, living your dreams through the progress of your progeny is as inevitable as the turning of the Earth. But the sports parent lives the experience in concentrate—a more intense version of the common predicament. You must give up your vicarious hope of big-league glory and let it die. You must part from what, if your kid pursued his passion seriously, had become a routine of away games and early-morning practices, hours in the car, a hot cup of coffee in your cold hand as the sun rose above the Wonderland of Ice, in Bridgeport, Connecticut; the Ice Arena in Brewster, New York; the Ice Vault, in Wayne, New Jersey—home of the Hitmen, whose logo is a pin-striped gangster with a hockey stick. And you’ll suddenly find yourself watching the Stanley Cup playoffs not in the way of a civilian but with the chagrin of knowing that the game’s upper ranks will never include your kid.
One recent morning, courtesy of Facebook Memories, I came across an old picture of my son, a high-school junior who recently announced his decision to quit hockey—to retire! The photo was taken by teammates after a victory at Lake Placid, New York. Sweat-soaked, draped in the arms of friends, grinning like a thief, he looked no less ecstatic than Mike Eruzione after he and his team won Olympic gold in the same arena in 1980.
And me? I was this Eruzione’s old man, waiting with the other parents outside the locker room, experiencing a moment of satisfaction greater than any other I’d known, either as a player or as a fan. I was a car in park with the accelerator pressed to the floor. I was a wall bathed in sunlight. This win was better than the Illinois State Championship I won with the Deerfield Falcons, in 1977. It was better than the Bears’ 1986 Super Bowl victory.
Bears’ 1986 Super Bowl victory.
Read: I thought I’d found a cheat code for parenting
The end began like this: One evening, after the last game of the high-school season, I asked my son if he’d be trying out for spring league. For a youth-hockey kid, playing spring league is the equivalent of a minor-league pitcher playing winter ball in Mexico—so necessary as a statement of intent and means of improvement that forgoing it is like giving up “the path.” Rather than a simple affirmative nod, as I’d expected, I got these words: “I’m going to think about it.” Think about it? For me, this was the same as a girlfriend saying, “We need to talk.”
Only later did I realize that those words were the first move in a careful choreography. My son wanted to quit, but in a way that would not break my heart. He also didn’t want me to rant and rave and try to talk him out of it.
We had reversed roles. He was the adult. I was the child.
He knew he would not be playing college hockey even if he could. With this in mind, he had decided to use his final year of high school to get to know people other than hockey players and spend time in places other than hockey rinks. In the way of a pro with iffy knees nearing the age of 35, he had decided to exit on his own terms. He was not worrying about losing his identity as a player or about missing the camaraderie of the locker room; he was worrying about me. Hockey had been an entire epoch of our father-son life. It had ushered me, the sports parent, out of my 30s, through my 40s, and into my 50s.
.... Because I am human, I tend to blame entities or systems or other people for things that strike me as unfair. As my son progressed, I caught a glimpse, for one fabulous, deluded moment, of the life that he (we, I) would never live: high-school athletic stardom followed by college triumph and possibly even a professional-hockey career. That I knew this was a fantasy—he was never that good—did not make it less powerful. Lost in it, I experienced my life as an NHL fan with new intensity. I was not just watching the Blackhawks; I was scouting, picking up tricks that I could pass to my glory-bound boy. This was a dream that I was too embarrassed to share with anyone, even my wife. I regarded it the way members of the Free French regarded the liberation of Paris: Think of it always; speak of it never. In short, I lost my way. Rather than letting him enjoy the moment and the fact that these seasons were his career, not a preparation or a path toward one, I was constantly scheming about his next move, his next opportunity, his next shot at the big time.
Here’s the worst part: I knew exactly what I was doing. I was attempting to replace my kid’s will with my own. I knew that it was wrong and, worse, counterproductive. The more I pressed, the less he enjoyed the game. The less he enjoyed the game, the worse he played. The worse he played, the more I pressed. Economists call this a negative feedback loop. I knew it but could not stop. It was psychosis.
Maybe the most notorious sports parents suffer from a shared psychological condition. LaVar Ball, Emmanuel Agassi, Earl Woods—those sports dads were all obsessed to the point of being abusive. I prefer to think that I am not; yet, for all the varying degrees of our kid’s success, our predicament is the same. At some point, even if it comes after 20 years in the pros, the set will be rolled away, revealing our true location. Rink parking lot. Beat-up vehicle. Alone. Even the child prodigies will retire.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/ice-hockey-sports-parent/678347/

Hey, I am a total noob when it comes to pc parts so forgive me if my question is dumb. Why are some CPU's like Ryzen 7 3750h sold at a higher price than Ryzen 5 5600x even tho R5 5600x out performs the R7? What factors other than performance affects the cost of a CPU? I am looking to buy a R5 5600x for an 800$ build but I can afford the R7 3750h, that's why I'm asking this doubt Thanks in advance

Something I wrote in shared spreadsheet was deleted. I asked if the person who manages the file deleted, she said no.
She was the only person who updates the spreadsheet besides me even though others have access to it. I know other team members dont even touch them. I sometimes leave more comments to add details but that was deleted.
I didnt delete it. Who else would do so? If she said yes and I would have just moved on cuz I remembered what was deleted. But she said no. That says a lot about her character. I asked her something in the past and she didnt have an answer for. I told her I was going to ask her manager whom most ppl go for an advice. She stopped me from asking him directly and even asked me not to reach out to anyone until she gets to the bottom of it. I was like what??????
And then yesterday her manager sent out email to the whole team pointing out mistakes we made. I take full responsibility to the mistakes I made and try to fix it. But if that mistake was caused by her giving me wrong information why am I to be blamed for???????
I know my manager wont do anything so not going to tell her. But her manager should know shes making a lot of mistakes and tries to cover it up by not saying anything.
What would you do in this situation? People in my team usually stays quiet (they dont even respond to emails much)

TLDR; I think I’m having referred pain from indigestion/possible lactose intolerance. Is this common?
Hi, I’m a somewhat large man (6’2, 240lbs) and with this comes an unhealthy diet. Regardless of what I eat though, I’ve had stomach issues that started when I got into my late teenage years. Never really mentioned it to a doctor but if I had to guess, it’s just late lactose intolerance due to genetics. I consume quite a bit of dairy which could explain it haha
Anyways, when I am having stomach pain or am feeling a bowel movement getting ready to happen, I often feel pain in other parts of my body, like my chest, shoulder, or even neck occasionally. It always happens simultaneously with BMs and AFAIK from labs and other tests i’m healthy enough, therefore i truly think this is just referred pain.
My main question is, is this common? Is it even possible? Have you seen this in other healthy patients? For both doctors and non-doctors, have you experienced this yourself? I appreciate any replies, sorry if this is a bit lengthy for something not very serious. Ask me if you need more info

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*Somewhere in Hogwarts* Professor Weasley: "Are you sure it's not asking too much of the new student?"
Professor Sharp: "Quit coddling the students, Matilda. If they can't find a friend to cast Crucio on in like three months, are they even MC-worthy?"
PW: "What if they discover the Scriptorium when no one else is around and get stuck in the last room like the skeleton we found?"
PS: *uses invisibility potion*
PW: "Oh, very mature, Aesop. You can't solve all your problems with potions, you know."

Trigger Warning for those who can be affected: romantic relationships, trust issues, lying, deceiving, age difference in sexual affairs, sexual intimacy.
Using throwaway so I do t get recognised by the details.
Hi all, So me - M23 -, I'm in a relationship with my gf F24 for nearly a year now. About 3 months into the relationship I found out from her that she used to be in a "friends with benefits" type of situation with an older guy - M51. They "casually" hooked up a few times, prior to her meeting me closer. The problem is that I know the guy fairly well. Well, the three of us work in the same company, same building, pretty much same floors as me and my gf are same department and the Guy is pretty much everywhere in our workplace. Him being 51 is my one concern as when it started between them 2.5 years ago she was only 21 turning 22 and he was nearly 49. Second problem is he's manipulative as hell, mirrors emotions and behaviours, pretends to be this super helpful gentleman but then talks people down and uses his help as a currency for "favours". Third problem is he's married. He even has a daughter, older than my gf by nearly a decade. EDIT: FORGOT TO MENTION THIS I ORIGINAL POST - he has not informed my current gf at the time they were a thing that he is married, neither did he show signs. In fact she just found out he has a daughter from my mom a few days back and looked shocked tbf. My mom doesn't know about any of it so she didn't understand why is my gf standing there in awe but I did my best to hide the truth and just waffle our way out of this conversation. I can't comprehend how any father would just blatantly go with a girl that's his daughter's age or younger, especially while having a wife. You got everything you can ask for and still look for more... 4th problem is that it's not just my gf. It has been several girls. Once I found out what happened between my gf and him I digged up a few informations and found out he's been doing this kind of thing for years, and he's acting like nothing ever happened. He still doesn't know that I found out and he's acting like nothing was ever between them two towards my gf. And 5th, last but not least. I think the worst problem of them all is that it took a tremendous hit on my gf's mental health. She has told me that she wished I'd never found out and she didn't exactly mean on telling me but she could tell it was getting serious between us and i noticed a few outlying stories when she'd tell them to me and connected the dots too quick pretty much. She wanted to act like nothing ever happened but when she told me it was as if something inside her broke the wall of emotions and gave her a medium to pour her anger and sadness out to. Now from my own life and feelings I can tell that I won't leave her over that. It's in the past, she had no right to know we'd end up together so happy and this could post a threat to us so it's not a valid reason to end a relationship. And I don't wanna end it to be honest. She's a wonderful woman and treats me better than I could ever feel I deserve so all I try to do is really match the level of happiness I give her to the one she gives me. But I can't lie and say it doesn't bother me. Sometimes when we're in bed it just flashes into my mind that this Guy was in the same position with her. That he used her for his pleasure and didn't even care about her after, pretending nothing happened. Also, I've always struggled with young population being hurt, especially with p3dos and abusers. I've got desensitised to death, wounds, blood and all gore stuff (I have worked in healthcare and I'm in anatomy major now) but I can't stand adults using and abusing children. It just kills me deeply since they don't know much better when they're young. I also can't comprehend how could he do it to his wife. And daughter too. What if they find out? Will he just pretend nothing happened? I know for sure he'd lie about it and say it's all bollocks and bullshit but that's not how it was. And truth always comes out on top. It tempts me so much to gather all that info I found along with the girls' names and ages and just to give it to his family.
That was few months back. It hit me like a truck but I went into therapy with this being main concern and somehow managed to get better. I ended up not including his family in the whole ordeal as I have found out that his now ex-wife is not really in the picture and they have parted their ways over unknown reasons. But... Literally yesterday I finally got told by my gf that in fact, her FWB thing didn't end in January last year but instead shortly before we began dating, and that whilst dating me she went to his house again to tell him that they won't be able to continue this situationship. And that she also lied to me that she's never sent him explicit pictures. She did. And apparently she needed about an hour to talk to him about ending it while being in relationship with me, and that they talked a bit about cars and life stuff. Also of course she denies that anything happened and tells me all our relationship was true and she means it all that she loves me etc. I feel like a wreck. Barely slept all night. I feel used and deceived into believing it was nothing where she treats him like some sort of child she has to protect. And yes, of course I was hit with the "I don't deserve you" I don't know what to feel or do. I'm just existing in the mere present, trying to focus on work and not give any signs of trouble to my family. They all love my gf and are so happy that I finally found someone who treats me right (I've left 5 year long abusive relationship before and had been a subject to bullying, death threats and many more devastating experiences). At least in hindsight she treated me well. And promised that everything between us was true. But she was scared she'd lose me if I found out, first of all about their affair and then about the fact that she lied. But I can't understand how could she love me and still lie straight to my face. Pretend nothing like that ever happened and deleted all their conversations so that noone finds out. She feels horrible, I can tell that. But so do I. Hell, terrible is an understatement. I feel like a void of a person. And the thing is I can't even hurt her back. I just can't fathom hurting her but what did I ever do to deserve getting treated like this again? And the moment I see her in person I feel sad but also so so so mad and angry, I don't even hold my words back and I know it hurts both of us but I just don't know what to say or do. I just ask questions and feel like shit hearing the answers. And worst part is noone apart from the three of us and redditors here know about this. I don't ever wanna say this to my family or friends I don't want them to hate her. But if we end up separating how do I ever explain it to them. What will her poor parents think. I'd miss them too. Her mom even called me her future son-in-law, and she's great woman. I help her around the house all the time. Her dad's a handyman so he gets along with me like my own old man. I don't wanna lose everything I've built and given over the last year but it feels like it's just sand falling through my hands now. I don't know how can i even believe what she's saying

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Let me start of by saying that I am not shifting blame, I know I am in the wrong in this situation even if my intentions were good.
Sorry for the long post as well!!!
I don't know if it is of any importance, but I am Western European, and my girlfriend is Chinese. We are currently studying in Australia and have been together for 5,5 months living together for 2 and a half months. I know we moved in together fast, but it felt right!
My girlfriend started her second placements (kind of internship) on Monday. Throughout her previous placements, I always made lunch for her, even if I wasn't gonna be home at that time, I always made sure to cook in advance and leave it in the oven (low temperature) to keep it warm or on a plate that's easily reheatable. It's also important that she does her placements close to where we live.
For context, every Tuesday (when possible), I meet some old ladies (basically my adopted grandma's at this point) for tea from 10 to 12. These ladies helped me through an emotional time when my ex broke up with me a week after I returned to Australia (I did an internship in Australia before I moved here for studies) while we still had a 5-month lease on a one-bedroom apartment. So, needless to say, it wasn't a fun period, and these grandmas were a nice escape from the hard situation. Once I came to terms with my feelings and the situation, I just kept going for the Tuesday tea since I enjoyed it and I knew they enjoyed having me around.
This morning (Tuesday morning), we woke up together. I do this cause I want to see her off and give her a bye bye kiss. My gf never knows exactly when she is gonna be given her lunch break. She told me that it would be sometime between 12 and 1. She also asked if she needed to take the key, to which I said no since I would be back in time.
Part of her morning routine is making a late. But this morning the milk had gone bad. She told me she'd have a coffee at noon (by which I understood lunchtime) and asked me to grab milk to which I agreed.
Then I had my online class which is from 9 to 10 after which I proceed to the car to drive to the place the grandma's and I meet. Just before I leave, she asks me if I can buy her a clipboard since she needs it at her placements, to which I agree again.
I stay with the grandma's until 11.30 after which I proceed to drive to the suburb in which we live. I sent her a message that I was about to leave. Then I drove to the store to buy a clipboard, I didn't know if she wanted one with a protective flap, so I bought her one with and without a flap. It's about 11.53 when I get back to the car, after which I message her that I'm on my way to the grocery store to buy milk.
I park, get the milk, and get back to the car, at this point it's 12,09 and I message her that I'm on my way home. I get home at around 12.15 (I think, I didn't send her a message when I got home.)
As you probably already see coming, my girlfriend was in the living room, eating instant noodles. When I first got to the front door, I thought "good, I made it back in time" because she never messaged me saying she was on her lunch break and she wasn't waiting out front because the door was locked and she had no key.
But my gf ended up taking the key (I think she told me she did this accidentally), luckily because if not she'd had to wait a couple of minutes for me to get home.
I was never far away from home, but because I went to buy milk, I was late and she arrived before me, and there was not enough time to cook before she had to go back. If only I would have either left the grandma's sooner, or just decided that I'd go buy the clipboard and milk in the afternoon.
But alas, seems like I am a total dumbass.
I tried to talk with her but she completely ignored me. She went back to her placements and got back home later that day. I tried to talk with her but she was still giving me the cold shoulder. I apologised multiple times, but she still refused to look in my direction.
Eventually, I told her that this was also not nice for me, that I knew I made a mistake and that I was willing to make up for it. She didn't take this well and told me that "we should just break up then if she's not nice to me". After which, she decided to move some of her stuff to the guest bedroom, where I assume she'll sleep tonight.
I tried to talk with her again by going into her room when she left the door open. First, she ignored me again, then she said, "You're right, it's me who's the not nice one, it's me who's being ridiculous (which I never said, the only time I called her ridiculous was when we had an argument about 3 months ago which I still think was a bit of a ridiculous argument)". She acknowledged that I had apologised but said that that doesn't magically make things better.
She's right on that I suppose, and at that point I didn't know what to say anymore. I asked her if she was sure that she wanted to sleep in the bedroom, to which she said yes. So I went to grab the thick blanket from our bedroom and swapped it with the thinner one in the guest bedroom cause I know she feels colder at night than me.
I don't really know what to do or how to make it better. I love this girl to bits, I think she's the one. I know I can't just snap my fingers and make it better, and understand that I am to blame since I should have just been home by 12 to cook, but I just wished she'd messaged me saying she was on her way home, then this whole situation could have been avoided. BUT AGAIN, it's me who should have made sure that I was home by 12.
Would anyone be able to offer some advice on how to make it up to her or how to apologise again?
I'll definitely always be home for lunch now if she doesn't decide to break up with me. I guess I royally screwed up this time.
TL;DR: My [25M] girlfriend [26F] is angry at me and ignoring me since I wasn't home in time to let her in or cook lunch for her while she is doing her placements, luckily she had a key with her. I apologised but she's still angry (understandably so). I don't know if I will get an opportunity to make it up to her since she doesn't want anything to do with me. Any advice?

A week today I got my belly button pierced and ever since I’ve been getting a SHARP burning feeling on it , it seems like the piercing is embedding into my skin and it feels like the pain of when you get burned , idk if I should go to the hospital or ask the piercer to remove it as it’s SUPER tender

Hey everyone! My name is River, and I'm on the hunt for a fantastic girl to get to know and spend quality time with. I'm not looking for anything super serious right off the bat, but rather a genuine connection and a solid friendship as a starting point. I want someone I can take out, hang out, and just enjoy each other's company. If things naturally progress into something romantic, that would be the icing on the cake! So, if you're up for some fun adventures and building a meaningful connection, let's make some unforgettable memories together!
Alright, let me give you a glimpse into who I am! Picture a 6-foot-1 guy with a short beard and a whole lot of tattoos. Cooking is my jam, and I can whip up some mouthwatering dishes that will make your taste buds dance. But that's not all, I also have a knack for mixing killer cocktails that will have you saying 'cheers' in no time! I thrive on spontaneity and love going on unplanned adventures that keep life exciting. And let's not forget about my legendary shower concerts that are guaranteed to make you laugh! 😂 Of course, I also enjoy those lazy days where we can cuddle up, watch movies, and indulge in some delicious junk food. So, if you're up for a mix of fun, flavor, and cozy moments, let's create some amazing memories together!
By the way, I have to admit that I'm not the best at talking about myself, so if there's anything else you'd like to know, just ask! I'm an open book. Also if you don’t mind, please add a selfie with your message, you’ll get one right back in return too! Let's keep the conversation going and get to know each other better. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week's book club list is as follows (enjoy reading and comment which your favourite is below):
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1. "Zero Limits: The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace, and More" by Vitale J., Len I.H. - If it seems like you work hard but never get anywhere, maybe the problem is something within you. Maybe the limitations holding you back come from inside you, not from the outside world. Zero Limits presents a proven way to break through those self-imposed limitations to achieve more in life than you ever dreamed.
2. "The Probiotic Solution: Nature's Best-Kept Secret for Radiant Health" by Mark A., Dr Brudnak - In The Probiotic Solution, Dr. Mark Brudnak states a greater truth: "Disease begins from an imbalance in the body." Good health is a dance on the tightrope of balance. Lose your balance for long enough-and you plunge toward crisis-if not death. Find and maintain balance-and you can enjoy the fruits of a happy, healthy life. It's the law of nature.Whatever causes imbalance, causes ill health-be it cancer, heart disease, autism, diabetes or obesity.
3. "The Bible secret of divine health" by Gordon Lindsay - In this book is revealed one of the greatest secrets of practical living found in the Bible. It recognizes Divine healing as God’s promise for the believer but—and this is important—it goes further. Much teaching on Divine healing misses the profound truth that God intends that his children should not be sick at all—that they should prosper and be in health even as their soul prospers.
4. "The Low Carb Myth: Free Yourself from Carb Myths, and Discover the Secret Keys That Really Determine Your Health and Fat Loss Destiny " by Whitten, Ari; Smith, Dr Wade; D, M - Do Carbs Make You Fat, Hungry, and Lazy? Read to find out.
5. "The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness" by Segal, Inna - The Secret Language of your Body is a comprehensive guide to healing. In this long-awaited book, Inna Segal unveils the secrets to understanding the messages of the body and reveals the underlying energetic causes of over 200 symptoms and medical conditions. This powerful handbook explores almost every conceivable part of the human body, delving deeply into the possible reasons for problems in any given area of the body and offering a unique, step-by-step method to assist in returning the body to its natural state of health.
6. "Ikigai Diet: The Secret of Japanese Diet to Health and Longevity" by Sachiaki Takamiya - Are you interested in natural food, organic lifestyle, or macrobiotic diet? If so, this is a book for you. It has the most recent information on traditional Japanese dietary culture. If you want to be healthy, the optimal way is to model the best of the best in the field. Who are the healthiest people on the planet then? Well, Japan is considered to be the country with the longest life expectancy, and it is featured in many books including The Blue Zones and Ikigai.
7. "Dumping Iron: How to Ditch This Secret Killer and Reclaim Your Health" by P. D. Mangan - How to Ditch This Secret Killer and Reclaim Your Health is a game-changer in health and fitness. The accumulation of excess iron in the body, a condition that affects perhaps the majority of adults, leads to much higher risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and shorter lifespan. Dumping Iron shows how to measure your iron levels, what the test numbers mean, and how to go about lowering iron if necessary.
8. "Breathe Smart: The Secret to Happiness, Health and Long Life" by Aaron Hoopes - Learn the secret Yoga and Tai Chi masters have known for centuries and discover one of the most fundamental dimensions of good health: proper breathing. Breathe Smart shows us how, through deep, conscious breathing we can raise the level of oxygen in the body and reap the benefits of increased energy, better health, and a stronger sense of well-being.
9. "Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth Cookbook (Simple, Delicious Recipes for Health & Longevity)" by Devanando Otfried Weise - This book is excellent for those who wish to embrace Food Combining i.e. what has become known as the Hay Diet. It is where one avoids mixing starch-based foods and protein-based foods in the same meal.
10. "The Calcium Factor: The Scientific Secret of Health and Youth" by Robert R. Barefoot; Carl J. Reich - Did you know that scientists have found that cancer thrives in an acidic medium, but cannot survive in an alkaline medium? Did you know that with vitamin and mineral supplements, you can lower the acidity of your body fluids and become healthy? Here's a challenge: If the answer to any or all of these questions is "No", then you owe it to yourself to read The Calcium Factor, not only for the sake of your own health, but for the sake of your family and friends.

So, which one are you picking up next or have read? Let us know with a comment and upvote and share this post and our sub bodychemistry to stay tuned for more reading lists every week!
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My (24F) boyfriend (25M) have been dating for 8 months. He's my first ever relationship and first love; I've never had any experience with boys before him, having gone to an all-girls school. Although our relationship has been full of very happy memories and unforgettable experiences, it's also been challenging.
My lack of experience has impacted our relationship, as he struggles to deal with someone who doesn't initiate/lead. I've grown up in a culture that expects the man to take care of everything, so I'm still getting used to trying to initiate instead of going along with everything my boyfriend wants. My worries of scaring him away/disappointing also impact our relationship, as I usually just agree with his suggestions out of a fear of retaliation; in the past, he's said/done things that have made me scared to be myself around him/initiate (i.e. say he doesn't want to kiss me because I have no experience, doesn't like people of my financial background because of privilege, etc.). But I think the lack of bringing "myself" to the relationship has severely damaged our relationship, possibly to a point of no return even with my current efforts.
Furthermore, he's emotionally guarded and I find it very difficult to initiate deep intimate conversations. To me, having a deep emotional connection with my partner is of utmost importance, but at this point in time we only know superficial things about each other instead of our values/beliefs/history/etc. Earlier in our relationship, he expressed a frustration that we do not have an emotional bond; I agreed, and since then have tried to initiate more. However, his responses to my deep conversations always felt shallow and guarded, so at some point I stopped asking.
Recently within the past month, he began to grow increasingly distant where both physical and emotional intimacy stopped. Physical intimacy was frequent at the beginning before it completely stopped, and I have never felt so unwanted and undesired. We never hold hands, hug, kiss, or anything beyond sleeping in the same bed. I felt like a friend or roommate to him rather than a girlfriend, and every serious conversation we had in regards to the lack of romantic connection he chalked up to some excuse (i.e. me being a bad kisser, him waiting for the right time, him not an intimate person, etc.). Things never changed, and I held onto the hope it would but I grew increasingly insecure and unhappy, believing that the problem was me.
When I confronted him about his distance recently, he mentioned that he's unsure about us as a couple because he initially pursued me out of a strong desire for a relationship. I was "at the right time and right place", but he doesn't know if I'm the "right person". He told me that if I was the one, then maybe he would have an easier time opening up; he said he knows it was very selfish of him, considering how I was interested in him for who he was as a person before we dated. However he then proceeded to say that there is no such thing as the one, and that as long as we are both happy in the relationship we should keep dating. He said he can't lose me and is willing to compromise; he said he's been extremely happy with me, and that breaking up would make him so lonely. But everything he said shows me that he does not envision a long-term future with me, and that he's in this relationship because he simply does not want to be alone/is unsure of what he wants. I'm also hesitant because he's promised change in the past, but has not shown it through his actions; who's to say that this time will not be the same as the last times.
I'm beyond happy in this relationship, I've had some of the best experiences with my boyfriend. I would do anything for him, and through communication I'm learning how to express my care for him in ways he wants. I truly love him deeply, but I've been hurting especially after our last discussion. Everything that we talked about recently makes me question his intentions and whether or not he truly loves me for me. If he doesn't see a future with me, I don't understand why he continues to be in this relationship/claims he wants to work things out? I now feel like there's someone out there who's better for him, who will be able to initiate and grow a deep emotional/physical bond fastestronger than I can. However, I still love him and I want to make the relationship work.
I saw a future with him until he started growing distant, and if things change for the better I can still see a real future with him, getting married and having kids. I want to work things out, but I'm so worried the outcome will stay the same where words are promised but the actions never change. I'm so lost, I love him so much but knowing what I know now I don't know if I should give him another chance and work the relationship out or leave.
TLDR: BF is unsure about our relationship, and doesn't know if he sees a future with me. However, he still wants to make things work. Do I stay and work out our problems or leave?
Any and all advice is appreciated, thank you :)

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The next day I got the call from the recruiter, I just missed it so I called the number back. At the same time I received a text from the number, but they didn't answer my call. They called right after my call ended so then we were able to speak.
The recruiter has a very thick heavy foreign accent. I couldn't really place it, but she sounded like she could have been Irish or Scottish-ish. Since I could barely understand her, I apologised and asked her to please say again but slowly, and as she tried to ask me a question after introducing herself again, I couldn't understand her or her question.
I once again apologized and told her that I couldn't understand her as she has an accent I'm not familiar with. The then just says "no worries I'll call you back" and hangs up on me. All this happened within 5mins. So I took a look at the text, her name is Allie, doesn't specify the recruitment agency in the text, or any of the roles I stated my interest in, no professionalism really. I find it a little suspicious but I wanted to send a text msg back just in case its a real recruiter. I apologized again for any miscommunication we may have had over the phone, and that I would be happy to discuss any roles she may think best suits me, and I also invited her to email me. I consciously did not put my email in the text just in case it is a scammer, but also if it is a real recruiter they'd have my email already.
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