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Washington Post
17 hours ago
- General
- Washington Post
Miss Manners: Uninvited people keep showing up to my house
Dear Miss Manners: How can I politely invite someone to my home but also indicate that they should not bring their friends or family with them? We moved a couple years ago to a different city, and made new friends we really like. We also have neighbors a couple of houses away who will just come over to join any gathering without an invite.
WebMD
24-06-2025
- Health
- WebMD
Dating and Dropping the C-Bomb (Spoiler: It's Not Commitment)
During my first appointment with my nurse practitioner, she asked about my support system – specifically if I had a partner to go through treatment with. In my head, I was probably thinking something along the lines of, 'Wow, getting to the juicy stuff right away.' Being 21 at the time and surrounded by college guys, the answer was a hard no. Her question has stuck with me, though, as I've often wondered how my experience would've been different if I'd been in a committed relationship. Would it have been easier having someone to consistently rely on outside of my family? Would I have pushed them away, or would the experience have brought us closer than ever? The possibilities are endless. While I didn't have a partner then, dating after my diagnosis has given me plenty to think about when it comes to sharing my story. Although I went on a few dates while I was in treatment, I didn't bring up my diagnosis to anyone. I wasn't ready to divulge that part of my life with a stranger. I just wanted to go on cute dates and feel like a normal college girl – wondering if I was being ghosted if he hadn't texted me back in three days. Now, almost six years later, I'm in a new city and a mental space where I'm excited and ready to date. I'm also a lot more open about my diagnosis – both online and in person. A quick Google search would probably lead them straight to these blogs before our first date. Over time, I've learned that how I share my story depends on the person, the moment, and my own comfort level. If we make it past the initial small talk (and verify that the person is normal), then comes the deeper conversations about life experiences and what makes us who we are (cue my diagnosis story). There's no single right way to approach this conversation, but here are three ways I've done it. Disclaimer: I'm not in a relationship with any of the people mentioned, so I can't guarantee that my methods work. Breaking the Ice With Humor While I was on vacation, I went on a date with a doctor who was about to start residency. Within the first few minutes of our conversation, I could tell that he was easygoing and had a good sense of humor. This was confirmed when he made a joke about texting his dad to let him know he made it safely and I hadn't kidnapped him. As we walked along the beach at sunset, we saw a group of kids playing soccer. He told me about his love for sports – until he tore his ACL and needed surgery. Then he asked if I'd ever had any traumatic injuries. Without missing a beat, I replied, 'I had breast cancer, if that counts.' His reaction was as expected – lighthearted yet supportive. Although I never saw him again, his reaction reassured me that sharing my story doesn't have to be a big, dramatic moment. It can be as casual as the conversation allows. Letting Work Lead the Way It's pretty common (in the U.S., at least) for occupation to be one of the first topics brought up when getting to know someone. I was texting with a guy from a dating app (which I loathe, by the way) who told me a little bit about his career as an engineer and what led him to that field. He then asked what I do for work, so I told him I work at a breast cancer nonprofit. His next question was how I ended up there, to which I replied, 'I've been working at my organization for a year, but I've been connected to it since I was diagnosed at 21.' His response was empathetic and positive – he shared that his mom had been through a breast cancer diagnosis as well. From there, we had an easy and meaningful conversation about our experiences – one that felt natural rather than heavy – all before the first of multiple dates! When It Doesn't Feel Right (and That's OK) Another dating experience involved a guy five years older than I am who works as a consultant. We met up for dinner and had Thai food (my favorite). We talked about a variety of topics – career, travel, hobbies, etc. Although he was kind and attentive, the vibe wasn't there for me – especially to bring up my diagnosis. There were several opportunities to do so, like when he asked what led me to teach English in Spain after graduation. Normally, I say something along the lines of wanting to do something fun and different after the senior year I had (insert cancer bomb). Instead, I just told him that I went through some health challenges and wanted time to recover and reflect – which is true, just not as open as I've been with other people in the past. And that was enough. Some conversations aren't meant to go deeper, and that's OK. Just as dating doesn't have a one-size-fits all approach, neither does sharing my story. It depends on the person, the moment, and how I feel. Some situations call for humor, others for depth, and sometimes, just digging deeper into my Thai dish rather than diagnosis is the best choice. Regardless of the approach, what matters most is that I get to decide when and how I tell my story.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Woman Stunned After She Gets Unexpected Text from Date While Filming TikTok Video (Exclusive)
A woman was recording a TikTok when a surprising message popped up on her phone The man she was seeing at the time ended things with her via text She later shared the clip online, and it went viralTaylor Wing was in the middle of filming a TikTok of her go-to protein smoothie recipe when a text came through on her phone. She paused to read the message, which left her stunned. As the camera rolled, it caught her reaction to receiving a breakup text from her now-ex fling. After watching the video back, she decided to post it online, and it went viral. Wing talks with PEOPLE Magazine exclusively about how she felt in that moment and why she shared the video with her audience. The fitness influencer says she recently moved to a "new city" and the man in question was "one of the very first guys" that she met. "We had been talking and were planning to go on a date that night,' she recalls. "I was making the video, and I saw the beginning of the text that said, 'Hey, I don't want to lead you on or anything.' He sent a full paragraph saying that we weren't going to go on a date.' Wing tells PEOPLE that the text message caught her off guard, which is evident in the video. 'I was very confused and sad," she says. "Honestly, I read the text about five times because I was just confused about what it even meant.' Despite initially pausing her TikTok to process the text, she then finished the now-viral clip with her authentic reaction. 'I ended the video, cried, and then got back on the video and recorded myself crying," she says. Wing posted the video after enough time had passed that she could look back on the experience and laugh. She wanted to share the relatable moment in hopes others going through similar dating struggles wouldn't feel alone. 'I share my life. I share everything. So I was like, why not that? I was really sad right after. Then thought, you know what? It was funny," she says. "So I thought, why not just share with the world so someone can agree or someone can relate." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Wing wants her video to be a reminder that it's okay to be sad when things don't work out, whether the relationship is two weeks long or two years long. 'No matter what happens, no matter the length of a relationship... your feelings [are] valid," she says. "And you're allowed to be sad about something." 'Moving forward in the future, it's going to be okay, and no matter what, that one guy is not going to affect your future possible relationships, or your heart, or anything," she adds. Since she posted the video, Wing has become more open with her audience, sharing more videos about her life, her relationship with food and her relationship with herself. The man who texted her also saw the video, which amassed over 2 million views, and told her that he thought it was funny. Read the original article on People
