Here are 15 brilliant reader comments on a variety of topics, from parenting to self-care. Enjoy these gems from our beloved community:
On wit and humor:
“When I get mad, I wish minor inconveniences on people. It lets me laugh myself out of a bad mood.” — Megan
“When my daughter was two, she went through a phase of always preferring my husband over me. I asked her why. Her response: ‘On account of the smell.’ Burn!” — MLE
On self-care splurges:
“Every year on my birthday, I buy myself Molton Brown shower gel. It’s my reminder to enjoy life along the way.” — Abe
“I just bought my first wetsuit and it’s been a game-changer in how I enjoy the beach!” — Ali
On home comforts:
“For my 40th birthday, my husband created a tiny room for me to have my own cozy, beautiful, alone-time space. Dream come true.” — Kristen
“I decided to hang a framed picture of myself on my wall. It’s a somewhat transgressive thing to do, but the shot is very cool!” — Kai
On movies for the soul:
“Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams in Disobedience is seared into my brain and that of every queer woman I know. They know what I’m talking about just by saying ‘The ____ scene.’” — Coco
“The answer is always Colin Firth! Colin Firth at the stairs with Bridget Jones… Nothing like Colin, mortified by his affection, declaring his love out loud.” — Fay
On quirky words:
“Starting five years ago, whenever I come across a word I didn’t know, I actually look it up. It’s the nerdiest thing but delights me endlessly. Lassitude, adroit, equiponderate!” — Lisa
“In Kay Thompson’s Eloise books, Eloise ‘sklathes’ out of bed – that lazy slither we all do when we’d rather not get up. Our family now uses this word all the time.” — Sophia F
On life advice:
“When someone reacts negatively to a boundary, just think to yourself, ‘I’m sorry you bumped into my boundary and hurt yourself.’ Giggling while thinking this helps.” — Robin
“The lowest note in ‘Happy Birthday’ is the very first one. Start low! Keep it together, people!” — Abbey
We love this CoJ community and their insights!
P.S. More amazing reader comments and the trick of life.
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