What are your plans for the weekend? My twin sister is coming to visit and I’m excited to see her. She is a fan of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, so we are going to watch Uncle Vanya starring Steve Carell. I’ll share my thoughts later! Have a great one, and here are some interesting links from around the web…
Check out my four tried-and-true ways to deepen friendships on Big Salad today (paywalled), with a possibly controversial last one! Also, a heartwarming story about what my friend did for me after a small breakup. 😉
Excited about the shorts I’ll be sporting all summer.
Have you watched the trailer for Wolfs, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt as rival fixers?
A hilarious take on every conversation between parents and their child after one year of college, lol.
Fancy a trip to these six wild swimming spots in California? (NYTimes gift link)
Slang terms that we wish existed.
Fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Ayo Edebiri voicing ‘Envy’ in Inside Out. (via Kottke)
Okay, random, but I found the perfect fan.
Admiring the beautiful prints and patterns in people’s homes.
Such a good laugh!
Plus, check out four reader comments (they were all fantastic!):
Sarah on hyper-specific love languages: “My father-in-law shows his love by stocking my pantry. At 61, he discovered he has autism, which freed him from feeling obligated to be physically affectionate. I may not get hugs, but I will definitely get $100 worth of high-quality organic peanut butter because I casually mentioned liking it! It always brings tears to my eyes.”
Mel on hyper-specific love languages: “Words of affirmation are my love language, shared with my mom. Whenever you feel awful, uncertain, or insecure, call us and we’ll lift you up instantly. As a mother of two little girls, using this gift on them is incredible. I recently reviewed two of my direct reports, and using this gift on young adults is equally fulfilling. Come, share your worries and insecurities, and I’ll tell you how loved, capable, and resilient you are.”
Pamela on hyper-specific love languages: “My dog Stella and I have the same love languages – we both thrive on words of affirmation and physical touch. I shower her with phrases like ‘sweetest sweetie blonde angel dream girl,’ to which she responds with contented sighs. She howls in excitement every time I return home. Then we cuddle on the rug.”
Mimi on hyper-specific love languages: “My friend and I joke about having the wrong husbands. She desires acts of service, but laments, ‘He’s always complimenting me but lets the door slam in my face.’ Whereas I crave words of affirmation, yet receive lavish acts of service from my husband without a word about my appearance. Oh well, they’re both wonderful and we’ll keep them.”
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