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Title. Making me sad a bit, why are they like this?

To keep things brief, my partner (22m) has a porn addiction that he is very open with me (20f) about. We've been dating for four months and within the last month have started having sex, and have run into problems that I believe are caused, in part, by his addiction (for example, he struggles to…

I (f19) should know this, it’s simple hygiene. But I recently heard someone talking about it with their daughter in the underwear section that made me wonder. I’ve always been taught that it’s okay to wear my underpants for a full day and night but then to change every morning, but to put on clean…

There is a popular meme that America invades middle eastern countries for oil, is this view actually true in regards to America’s reasons to go to war in the Middle East?

The way the French Revolution is often presented, it seems like it took place almost entirely in Paris. I am aware of a bit of what was going outside of Paris, like counter-revolution in The Vendée and the royal family's attempted escape from the country. But was the Revolution really as focused on…

From McDonaldland, The Simpsons, and Powerpuff girls the mayors all wear a sash that say mayor, yet I doubt few of us has seen this in real life. Where did this portrayal come from?

I genuinely don’t understand why some people find it so important to keep bloodlines “pure”. The world has changed, this isn’t the 1900’s anymore and just because a child doesn’t physically look like a particular member of a given race/ethnicity, doesn’t mean they can’t learn the language, culture,…

This is my first ever post. I really just don’t know how to feel right now and I really need to get this off my chest. My wife has this really good girl friend of hers where they’ve gotten really close. Last week they went out with friends and for drinks after together while I stayed home and…

How come most people get mild or no symptoms at all, and other people die? That's quite a range of afflictions. Do we know anymore than 2 years ago?

First off, a disclaimer: ‘Medieval’ is a bit of stretch because we can go up to 17th century Golden Era Antwerp as inspiration. I want to make a small port/harbour town for D&D. Instead of just going at it, I’d like to have a better understanding of what makes a port or harbour. This lead to…

I've seen a lot of answers in this subreddit be removed if they are an anecdote about the historical subject that is asked about, even if the person has lived through the specific event him or herself. This got me thinking, aren't most primary sources an anecdote of some sort? I can see that you…

And how did you know you love someone? I don't really have any experience in dating someone long term (22 m)

I recently got into a heated argument with someone (bisexual cis female) who stated I (straight cis male) should not attend pride because I would be invading a gay space. I have heard and agree with the argument around gay bars, as that is a social gathering and straight people can make it an…

Or are they the same type of electrical signal and the brain somehow differentiates between them to create different representations?

I was driving past an equestrian place the other day while there was a show happening. I drove past again the next day and all the horses were back in their fields quietly munching grass, and it got me wondering whether they had any memory of the previous day's events. We know that animals are…

So today I just burst into flames. My brother in law abused me sexually when I was 11 to 12 yo. My sister never left him and my family never accused him to the police. He and my sister live in my house with my mom, somehow... for whatever reason my mom allows this and i basically have to see him…

I looked it up, and all I says is PETA stopping the harm of animals, etc. But, like, i feel like I’ve seen something somewhere where people for some reason hated them? That they were doing bad things???

Throwaway just in case Hello, so yesterday I (18 M) got asked to go to prom with someone (18 F) that I've really liked for a while now but didn't have the confidence to make a move. Of course, I said yes which is awesome but I didn't really think much about the prom beforehand. Most of my friends…

Male/female friendships are great and I as a young female enjoy having the opposite sex as friends. But I recently read that most 'male friends' are sometimes into you and are only being your 'friend' so they can date you once you're single? That is pretty f'd up in my opinion. Is this a real…