My (33F) husband (36M) and I have been together for 11 years. We never really the greatest relationship or marriage. In the beginning, he was in active addiction and very abusive in every sense of the word. Looking back, there were a lot of times where I probably should’ve left him, but love is blind. After I helped him get clean and sober after one particularly scary experience, we moved in with my family and have been living here since.
During the pandemic, my father passed from end stage colorectal cancer. It hit our family hard, as we only found out a month before his passing. The following summer, I had a miscarriage that I fully believe my husband caused. I caught him looking at child p*rn while I was pregnant, and lost the baby not long after.
As a result of both losses in my life, in less than a year, I’ve been in a really dark place mentally ever since. We’ve separated twice in the past year, and I did threaten to divorce him at the beginning of the year. He told me that he would off himself if I ever left him, and that’s not something he’s ever said before. Not long after I told him about the divorce, my mom made us sign a document saying we were being evicted within 90 days. No particular reason; she just decided one day to kick us out. So the uncertainty of having a stable home and all of the shit going on in my marriage pushed me a little closer off the edge.
Right around the time that we were supposed to be out of the house, my mom hits us with another curveball: she was having back surgery last month, and needed all hands on deck around the house. Thing is, I wound up doing a majority of the work, even though there’s 3 other adults living here who could’ve just as easily helped her. I didn’t grumble or complain once, but I’m exhausted.
There are a ton of other things I could go into detail about in regards to my marriage and living situation, but I’m at the point where I need help. I need mental and physical help. I have a dream of being able to get out and enjoy the beauty of the world around us again, and want to relocate by myself to a different state. There’s a shelter in the part of the new state that I’m thinking of moving to that caters to survivors of domestic abuse. I’m thinking about getting in contact with them, and somehow finding a way to get down there, as I’m not currently working due to my mental health and all of the shit going on. Although, I have been applying for jobs every day for a few weeks now, but due to mom’s surgery, I’ve had to turn down a few offers.
WIBTA if I just left and ghosted everyone? Of course I’d leave a generic note saying I was getting some help that I need, but not tell them my location.
TL;DR: WIBTA if I left behind everything I’ve ever known to start a new chapter in my life, after being disrespected by the people around me who I care about more than anything?
Link to a previous post:
https://www.reddit.com/FamilyIssues/comments/140d4v0/aita_for_feeling_disrespected_by_my_family_while/

My (33F) husband (36M) and I have been together for 11 years. We never really the greatest relationship or marriage. In the beginning, he was in active addiction and very abusive in every sense of the word. Looking back, there were a lot of times where I probably should’ve left him, but love is blind. After I helped him get clean and sober after one particularly scary experience, we moved in with my family and have been living here since.
During the pandemic, my father passed from end stage colorectal cancer. It hit our family hard, as we only found out a month before his passing. The following summer, I had a miscarriage that I fully believe my husband caused. I caught him looking at child p*rn while I was pregnant, and lost the baby not long after.
As a result of both losses in my life, in less than a year, I’ve been in a really dark place mentally ever since. We’ve separated twice in the past year, and I did threaten to divorce him at the beginning of the year. He told me that he would off himself if I ever left him, and that’s not something he’s ever said before. Not long after I told him about the divorce, my mom made us sign a document saying we were being evicted within 90 days. No particular reason; she just decided one day to kick us out. So the uncertainty of having a stable home and all of the shit going on in my marriage pushed me a little closer off the edge.
Right around the time that we were supposed to be out of the house, my mom hits us with another curveball: she was having back surgery last month, and needed all hands on deck around the house. Thing is, I wound up doing a majority of the work, even though there’s 3 other adults living here who could’ve just as easily helped her. I didn’t grumble or complain once, but I’m exhausted.
There are a ton of other things I could go into detail about in regards to my marriage and living situation, but I’m at the point where I need help. I need mental and physical help. I have a dream of being able to get out and enjoy the beauty of the world around us again, and want to relocate by myself to a different state. There’s a shelter in the part of the new state that I’m thinking of moving to that caters to survivors of domestic abuse. I’m thinking about getting in contact with them, and somehow finding a way to get down there, as I’m not currently working due to my mental health and all of the shit going on. Although, I have been applying for jobs every day for a few weeks now, but due to mom’s surgery, I’ve had to turn down a few offers.
WIBTA if I just left and ghosted everyone? Of course I’d leave a generic note saying I was getting some help that I need, but not tell them my location.
TL;DR: WIBTA if I left behind everything I’ve ever known to start a new chapter in my life, after being disrespected by the people around me who I care about more than anything?
Link to a previous post:
https://www.reddit.com/FamilyIssues/comments/140d4v0/aita_for_feeling_disrespected_by_my_family_while/

The truth is, they were billionaires. You can't amass that kind of wealth without making certain moral compromises, it's just not possible. That kind of money, taints you.~Alfred Pennyworth.
So... as you've probably learned, our new villain is the King of our new Kingdom. This will be interesting, as knowing Disney, Ashe's most likely a Princess. Meaning for the first time, our villain is the heroes father. And this is no twist. Magnifico revealed his selfish nature from the Teaser. And judging by the way he dresses, moves, and speaks, he's a hardcore narcissist who sees people as either assets to be exploited, or threats to remove... even Asha.
But I think Asha needs to learn that what she's facing is more then just a greedy king... it's the whole system. I think she needs to learn that like Arendelle, her Kingdom and the system it uses, was rotten from day one, and that shatters the way she saw the world.
How do I know this could work? Because I've seen it before. In the Telltale Batman game, Bruce Wayne, learns that his mother and father, and ancestors, were not the people he thinks they were. He learns that the Waynes also were active in the world of crime, and Wayne Enterprises also ran Gotham's criminal businesses. He also learns that Thomas Wayne, was buisness partners with Carmine Falcone and Maypr Hamilton Hill, and did the most terrible things you can imagine. Eventually, Martha felt Thomas went too far and not only threatened to reveal his little secrets... but to divorce him and take Bruce with him. When Thomas began to start rethinking everything, Hill began to fear that Thomas would rat him out. So he hired Joe Chill to assassinate him.
And the best part is, when Bruce learned this horrible truth, he still kept being Batman. But the goal stopped being "avenge mom and dad and rid gotham of crime." It became "clean up the mess mother and father left." And the games incarnations of his villains became what they were in part of the Wayne's crimes.
So, why not have Asha learn the same? And do whatever it takes to end the systemic injustices that have reached critical mass in a supernatural way? Perhaps she can be the first "official" member of the Princess line up to abdicate? It can show that often, saving things and stopping the bad guy isn't enough. You need to make changes.

Is it normal to have excellent memory retention (I could study for my finals in like the last 3-4 days and still get an A because I remember what was taught in class and the notes are like a revision almost) to not being able to remember what happened to me 2-3 days ago within 2 years?
I was very good at remembering stuff until I was around 14-15. Then I got my first ever B in a main subject (It was social studies and I was already planning to pursue science in the future but it was counted in my report card average at the time. I still got an A overall.) and my dad said that he would divorce my mom if I got a B ever again (I think so. I don't really remember what he said now) and it put me in a huge slump. I would constantly get heavy migraines (that would sometimes push me to tears). Medicines like paracetamol had no effect. I had some iron deficiency issues too but the iron supplement pills would make the migraines worse. After that period got over after a few months, I wasn't as efficient anymore. I lost the ability to learn multiple chapters in a day and didn't feel like I wanted to try anymore. Then we got hit by covid when I was 15-16 and I stopped studying entirely. I lost all interest in studies but I had to give a national level entrance exam so I tried to study when I was 16-17. By that time my memory retention was gone. I couldn't remember stuff that happened a few days ago and even if I did I used to get the dates wrong. Even though what I was studying was very easy, it wouldn't sit in my head even after reading and writing it multiple times. It made me really sad but I did get a somewhat decent score (atleast I reached the cutoff for med school). Now I'm heading to college in a few months and I want to know if I can fix my problem. I still can't recall stuff properly and forget things easily. Is there anything I can do to be able to store info properly and recall it because I don't want to waste a med school seat because I'm useless.
Also is it weird that I can't understand what people say in movies or videos without subtitles? It sounds like random syllables until I read what they're supposed to say and then it makes sense?
And is it a part of normal growing up for ears to be very sensitive to loud noises? When I was younger sounds like fingernails on chalk felt normal but now if anyone speaks in a raised voice my head starts hurting a lot? Is this sort of sensitivity normal for a 17 year old?

demographics: low income, white (technically half white and half asian but i’m going to claim white), divorced parents, from California
hooks: went to a performing arts high school, low income, legacy student, women in stem
intended major: comp sci or engineering (biochemical or biomedical)
stats: UW gpa 3.8 Weighted 4.8 (for ucs they only look at this gpa or a recalculated version of it) SAT: 660 ebrw 790 math took it once without studying gonna retake in august hopefully for a 1500+ possibly 1530+ superscored
coursework: took 12/15 aps offered 5 honors 12 aps (all 5s and 4s so far) 8 community college classes
rank: my school doesn’t rank but I know i’m in the top 9%
awards: -CM classical music awards and honors to the highest state and national levels (similar to abrsm if you know what that is) -music teachers association of california senior award -awarded money from boeing for making a rocket out of a soda bottle -national and state competitive dance titles
extracurriculars: -worked 2 part time jobs to support my family and younger siblings 1 was a manager position at subway 1 is a lifeguard at a local water park -attended an arts school where i went to school for like 10-15 hours a day. performed in over 60 shows in my highschool career (not including freshman year because covid) -performed 15 shows at the major theatre in my city lead and supporting roles -competitive dancer performed in 4 shows a year and 8 competitions -TAed for calculus and tutored students in math -worked as a student music teacher -graduating with a biliteracy seal in mandarin and iworked as a translator for foreign students at a summer school near me -helped start a science nhs chapter at my school (kinda a weak ec) i raised the money to pay for the club lol -generic nhs and csf + some random service hours
essays: i think my essays are strong esp my common app. it’s about why i love taking out the trash LOR: honestly probably mid
schools: mit, harvard, yale, stanford (legacy), usc (legacy), udub, ucberk, uci, ucsd, ucsb, ucsc, cal poly slo

For context I'm not caught up with the story because I keep dropping it. I'm somewhere in between chapters 72-76 at the time of writing this.
I used to really like this story, but now I feel like it's a chore for me to even read one chapter. There are multiple reasons as to why I feel like I'm so tired of this story. I do think that some of the politics are pretty interesting, however there's a lot about the politics and especially the business side that are incredibly boring to me. It's affecting the story heavily for me because this manhwa has a habit where Tia and one of "her people" will go on and on for an entire chapter or two about a specific business strategy or political scheme. The way they talk about it makes me super confused. It's also not interesting to read about people talk about business and politics. It's much more interesting to just see their strategies being executed.
This next point might be a bit controversial, but I'm starting to find Tia kind of annoying (im so sorry no offense to ppl who like her 😬). I really liked her in the beginning, but at some point she became such an irritating character for me. The way she switches from 4D chess playing genius to cute and lovable child was funny at first, but became tiring after the first season. I feel like because we are constantly seeing this contrast between Tia acting her mental age and acting like a child, it makes the moments where she acts cute feel cringier to me. There's also a scene where Tia meets this woman working at her father's shop and witnesses how capable she is when dealing with the people trying to scam the store. After this she says something along the lines of "I must have her" and that kind of put me off a bit from her character. I get that it's just a throw away funny line, but it really does seem like some the people Tia brings to her side are just trophies she collects to put on her shelf (other than her teacher, but I think that's because he plays a more important role in the story). Many people have also pointed this out how she also has absolutely no weaknesses, which I'll address later. If I haven't permanently dropped this story by the time we see a timeskip, I'm hoping my thoughts on her will change, especially because she'll be a different age and thus her interactions with people will be far different.
Okay I know that when someone criticizes this story, Tia's lack of weaknesses is often brought up, so if you are tired of hearing about it feel free to skip the next paragraph. Due to her absence of weaknesses, I feel like there is no tension in the story because I know that in every conflict Tia will end up coming out on top. I feel like for most stories, readers are aware that the MC will probably end up winning in the end, but it's how the character gets to the end that allows readers to become immersed in their journey. However, for Tia, her having never faced failure in her second life as well as the fact that her amazing abilities are so shoehorned to the readers creates a scenario where we as readers feel dissociated from the tension the story is trying to build up because we know that without a doubt Tia will come out on top. Because of this, I can't allow myself to fully become invested in the conflicts Tia faces. Looking back on it, I think that there was really only one part of the story in which I got heavily invested into the conflict that had been set up, which was the arc where Gallahan was sick.
Gallahan's illness arc has been the only part of the story for me where I actively felt the tension the story was trying to evoke. Gallahan is an incredibly well liked character, and that coupled with the knowledge that he died of his illness in the first timeline set up a lot of stakes for Tia. She's also a far more sympathetic character in this arc, which led me to care a lot more about how she felt. Even though in the back of my mind I knew Tia would come out on top, I found myself second guessing whether Gallahan was actually going to live. The story had consistently set up readers' expectations that Tia never fails, and while it would indeed be a bold choice, I could definitely see a scenario where the author subverts those expectations, kills off Gallahan, and creates a massive narrative shift where Tia does make more errors and second guesses herself because she failed in saving the person she loves most. While this isn't what happened, I do think that this arc still subverted readers expectations because it is the only arc where things didn't go to Tia's plan. By the time Gallahan gets sick, the doctor Tia entrusted to finding the cure still hadn't figured it out yet, which is something that Tia had been counting on. They only managed to find the cure right at the last possible moment.
I think that for me, Gallahan's arc was where the story peaked. However, since then no other part of the story has managed to make me get as invested. I did get excited when I heard about the divorce arc, but with the point I'm at in the story, it feels like the more interesting stuff is happening behind the scenes. I know that we already knew Tia's aunt and uncle were going to get divorced based on the info from her past life, but if this 'behind the scenes narrative' was done differently, I do think that it could be interesting for this arc to be executed this way. I think a way the story could do this would be if there was a slow build up to her getting divorced, maybe some hints are dropped in the previous arc, and then the readers slowly piece together the reality of their relationship through the characters' interactions. Subtle at first, and then building up to a fight in front of the family, where it is revealed that Tia's uncle is seeing another woman. This story does include hints about what is going on, but imo it has none of the build up. After we are dropped some hints through the twins' interactions with Tia, it's kind of forgotten about so Tia can go do business (😐). Then we see a strange reaction from Tia's aunt, then Tia spends a bunch of chapters doing business. I've already addressed my disinterest in Tia's business ventures, so for me it's pretty frustrating to see the plot constantly be interrupted just so Tia can go to the auction and execute her 4D chess playing business strategy (yeah I know that the aunt's husband was at the auction to sabotage the Lombardis, but by that point we already knew he was working for the Empress' family so it felt pretty pointless). Imo it's just spurts of nothing plots that drag the story out and disrupt the flow of the narrative.
Speaking of dragging out the story, it's been over 100 chapters yet she is still a child? It's cool that the story is following the same pace as the novel, but when it comes to this type of 4D chess playing story, 100+ chapters of a childhood arc is absolutely ridiculous. If it were a found family story, I wouldn't care as much about the MC still being a kid this late in the plot because I know what I'm getting into when I start reading it. While it would still be ridiculous for the MC of a found family story to still be a child after 110 chapters, the reason it's not as big of a deal is because the main attraction for those stories are the MCs getting a chance to experience a happy childhood. It doesn't impact the story for the MC to still be a child after so many chapters. However, with these regression stories where the MC is a 4D chess playing political strategist, it doesn't work for them to be a child after so long because the main attraction of the story isn't the MC's childhood, it's their ability to scheme and manipulate.
I've criticized this story a lot, so to end it I'm going to defend something this story is often criticized for: Perez's personality. Is he boring? Yeah, like an incredible amount, but I think that he should be given some leeway for this. A lot of people say that his only personality trait is liking Tia and only Tia, and while it is clear he likes her, I think it's less of 'he only likes Tia' thing and more of him growing up in an environment where he has to continuously be guarded and untrusting. I'm expecting for his personality to develop a lot more after he goes away to the academy where he will be detached from Tia and develop relations with other people. But since we're on the topic I do need to bring this up. In a chapter there was a hint of a "he needs to be with OG love interest trope" and I stg will literally lose my mind if the story goes down this route. The plot is already dragged out as it is, and I do not need nor have the mental capacity to watch the romance subplot also get dragged out.

I’ve been on a decade long FIRE journey, specifically talking to hundreds of people face-to-face also pursuing/reaching FIRE. After attending two FinCons, listening to hundreds of hours of FIRE podcasts, attending ChooseFI meetups, and reading several FIRE/personal finance books, here's what may be missed in the spreadsheets. I'm in my early 40s with a spouse + kids, and am approaching FIRE with $4M. Below are some of my reflections with the acknowledgment that everyone else's journey may be different. YMMV.
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• Many of us, especially those who are employees rather than business owners, are likely burnt out. FIRE or what we perceive as FIRE is an escape hatch for a job filled with high stress, long hours, or emotional challenges. FIRE professionals/adherents skew risk-adverse, and may perceive reaching their "FI" number as permission to do X (i.e. quit their job, take a sabbatical, change their career, move across the country, work part time). [Jillian Johnsrud]
• How many people have you met in real life who have FIRE'd? FIRE'ing is still unsually rare, meaning most of us probably do not know someone in real life who actually retired before 40 or 50, and may not be aware of the post-retirement transition (i.e. how do you spend the rest of your life of 30-40 years). We're excessively focused on the FI number, because we think that it will unleash our dreams of quitting our jobs.
• The reality is that most working professionals who have achieved some level of FIRE, particularly if you have children, especially in a high cost of living area, will likely continue to DO something.[Paula Pant] There is an excessive focus on the Retire Early part of FIRE, as opposed to the Financial Independence part. Those who have sprinted so quickly within their careers will likely find the quiet void of nothingness in retirement, a bit boring/stagnant, and after a while ask "what's next?"
  
• The question is whether that "next" is merely another financial goal, perhaps another million to pad the retirement account? If money solves problems, wouldn't more money solve more problems? And then comes the realization that money is like oxygen. When you don't have oxygen, you can't think of anything else but air. But when you have an abundance of oxygen, more oxygen, like money, becomes irrelevant and useless. It's then time to move onto something else to focus on. [White Coat Investor]
  
• Time will become more important than money: Would you trade places with billionaire Warren Buffet if you had to be 90? Everyone generally says no, because our remaining time/life is more important than the money. A billion when you are in a retirement home at 90 doesn't bring lavish vacations with skydiving, it just buys a nicer retirement home. [Bill Perkins w/ Die with Zero]
  
• Here's the point: For achievement motivated people, FIRE is not an achievement, it's a journey. No one gives you a trophy at the end of it, and your only "reward" is to live life however you find most meaningful. If you care about maintaining your friendships, you will probably stay silent about FIRE, as discussing it may alienate you from others. So "achieving" FIRE is merely an ill-defined life transition, one that really no one cares about and involves no recognition.
  
• Financial independence is about creating optionality (e.g. doing more of what you want with the limited time/life we have). FIRE is a journey, not a point of arrival, even after reaching FIRE. How you might spend that time will evolve. You might decide to become semi-nomadic, go part-time, or go back to work. 80-90% of those reaching FI take a break for about a year. Then continue to do something meaningful, but usually on their own terms without caring how much money it produces. That something might be a less intensive job that is more aligned with their purpose or a profitable hobby. [Doc G - Earn and Invest] For example, a divorce attorney transitioned to a lesser paid part-time mediator role because bringing families together through mutual agreement was more meaningful than toxic conflict. Other FIRE friends moved abroad or become nomadic. [Tim and Amy w/ GoWithLess]
  
• Money is necessary, but not sufficient by itself. Financial independence, and money generally, are merely tools to live our fullest lives with our limited time on the planet. The real things that bring a rich life have nothing to do with money. Give consideration to whether you have enough relationships, enough health, enough mental flexibility to live the life that you want now and at 60. It's about saying you have enough money, that you are enough, that you have done enough, and being at peace with that. [Grant Sabatier w/ Millennial Money]
  

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• What are your thoughts? Does this sync with your thought process or FIRE journey?

I’ve been on a decade+ long FIRE journey, specifically meeting and talking to people in real life also pursuing/reaching FIRE. After attending two FinCons, listening to hundreds of hours of FIRE podcasts, attending ChooseFI meetups, and reading several FIRE/personal finance books, here's what I think is not often being discussed. I'm in early 40s with wife + kids, and am approaching FIRE with $4M. Below are some of my reflections that might help others with the caveat that everyone's journey is different.

• Many of us, especially those who are employees rather than business owners, are likely burnt out. FIRE or what we perceive as FIRE is an escape hatch for a job filled with high stress, long hours, or more emotional challenges. FIRE professionals/adherents skew risk-adverse, and may perceive reaching their "FI" number as permission to do X (i.e. take a sabbatical, change their job, change their career, move across the country, work part time).
  
• 90% of readers/posters are pursuing FIRE but have not achieved it. We're excessively focused on the FI number, because we think that it will unleash our dreams of X. Most of us probably do not know many who have actually achieved FIRE in real life, and thus have no idea what it is like after the transition (i.e. how do you spend the rest of your life of 30-50 years).
  
• The reality is that most working professionals who have achieved some level of FIRE, particularly if you have children, particularly if you live in a high cost of living area, will likely continue to DO something. There is an excessive focus on the Retire Early part of FIRE, as opposed to the financial independence part. Those who have sprinted so hard within their careers will likely find the void of quiet nothingness of retirement, a bit boring/stagnant, and after a while will seek the "next."
  
• The question is whether that "next" is merely another financial goal, a couple more million. If money solves problems, would more money solve more problems? And then comes the realization that money is like oxygen. When you don't have oxygen, you can't think of anything else but money. But when you have an abundance oxygen, more oxygen, like money, becomes irrelevant. It's then time to move onto something else to focus on.
  
• Time will become more important than money: Then one realizes that what is actually important, and MORE important than money, is the limited amount of time on the planet. Would you trade places with billionaire Warren Buffet if you had to be 90? Almost no one would trade places with him, because our remaining time is really the most critical thing. A billion when you are in a retirement home at 90 doesn't bring lavish vacations with skydiving, it just means a nicer retirement home.
  
• Here's the point: For other achievement motivated people, FIRE is not an achievement, it's a journey. No one gives you a trophy at the end of it, and your only "reward" is to live life however you find most meaningful and spend your time however you would like. If you care about maintaining your friendships, you will probably shut up about FIRE, as discussing it may alienate you from others. So the FIRE that you have "achieved" is merely a life transition, one that really no one cares about and involves no recognition.
  
• Financial independence is about creating optionality (e.g. to do more of what we want with the time that we have). FIRE is a journey, not a point of arrival, even after you reach FIRE. How you might spend that time will evolve. You might decide that they want to use that freedom to become semi-nomadic, go part-time, or go back to work.
  
• 80-90% of those who actually reach their FIRE number continue to do something, but they are doing it on their own terms, and not merely to maximize income. That something might be a less intensive job that is more aligned with their purpose. For example, a divorce attorney who transitioned to being a part-time mediator because bringing families to some mutual settlement paid less but was more meaningful towards creating a workable co-parenting relationship. Other FIRE friends have lived abroad or become nomadic.
  
• Give more time/effort to thinking not about money. Financial independence, and money generally, is a tool to live our fullest lives with our limited time on the planet. Be grateful for your high earning potential, living in one of the wealthiest countries, during one of the most economically prosperous times in history, with the longest lifespans. The real things that bring a rich life have nothing to do with money. It's about saying you have enough, that you have done enough, that you are enough, and being at peace with that.
  

My girlfriend and I have been dating for two years and our relationship is great. We have great communication and respect each other and our boundaries. However, she’s legally married to another woman. It’s never bothered me, the relationship was very abusive.
With that being said my partner suffered emotionally and financially due to this relationship. They separated around 4 years ago and the contact has been minimal. My partner has talked to me in length about why she’s never actively fought for a divorce. It’s due to insurance. Her ex has an insanely good job that offers great benefits. Something my partner has greatly benefited from due to medical reasons.
So I’ve never pushed for her to legally end things. It’s hard to ask someone to give up that level of security. But, I’ve recently landed a great job with pretty nice insurance. But still not as great as her ex’s.
I’m at the point in my life where I’d like to actually settle down and have a family. I want a wife and I can’t imagine not spending the rest of my existence with this woman. I want to ask her to get a divorce so we can move forward with our life. I feel insanely guilty asking her this because good insurance is such an important thing to have and I feel like I’d be doing a bit of a disservice.
On the flip side we’re perfect for each other and im a really good partner, so I want to open up that next chapter of my life.
If we didn’t get married it wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me. I love her so much and I’ll spend my life with her regardless. On a strictly personal level getting married to her would mean the world to me.
I really want to bring the subject up to her but I’m afraid I don’t really have much ground to ask her about it?

I’ve been on a decade+ long FIRE journey, specifically meeting and talking to people in real life also pursuing/reaching FIRE. After attending two FinCons, listening to hundreds of hours of FIRE podcasts, attending ChooseFI meetups, and reading several FIRE/personal finance books, here's what I think is not often being discussed. I'm in early 40s with wife + kids, and am approaching FIRE with $4M. Below are some of my reflections that might help others with the caveat that everyone's journey is different.

• Many of us, especially those who are employees rather than business owners, are likely burnt out. FIRE or what we perceive as FIRE is an escape hatch for a job filled with high stress, long hours, or more emotional challenges. FIRE professionals/adherents skew risk-adverse, and may perceive reaching their "FI" number as permission to do X (i.e. take a sabbatical, change their job, change their career, move across the country, work part time).
  
• 90%% of readers/posters are pursuing FIRE but have not achieved it. We're excessively focused on the FI number, because we think that it will unleash our dreams of X. Most of us probably do not know many who have actually achieved FIRE in real life, and thus have no idea what it is like after the transition (i.e. how do you spend the rest of your life of 30-50 years).
  
• The reality is that most working professionals who have achieved some level of FIRE, particularly if you have children, particularly if you live in a high cost of living area, will likely continue to DO something. There is an excessive focus on the Retire Early part of FIRE, as opposed to the financial independence part. Those who have sprinted so hard within their careers will likely find the void of quiet nothingness of retirement, a bit boring/stagnant, and after a while will seek the "next."
  
• The question is whether that "next" is merely another financial goal, a couple more million. If money solves problems, would more money solve more problems? And then comes the realization that money is like oxygen. When you don't have oxygen, you can't think of anything else but money. But when you have an abundance oxygen, more oxygen, like money, becomes irrelevant. It's then time to move onto something else to focus on.
  
• Time will become more important than money: Then one realizes that what is actually important, and MORE important than money, is the limited amount of time on the planet. Would you trade places with billionaire Warren Buffet if you had to be 90? Almost no one would trade places with him, because our remaining time is really the most critical thing. A billion when you are in a retirement home at 90 doesn't bring lavish vacations with skydiving, it just means a nicer retirement home.
  
• Here's the point: For other achievement motivated people, FIRE is not an achievement, it's a journey. No one gives you a trophy at the end of it, and your only "reward" is to live life however you find most meaningful and spend your time however you would like. If you care about maintaining your friendships, you will probably shut up about FIRE, as discussing it may alienate you from others. So the FIRE that you have "achieved" is merely a life transition, one that really no one cares about and involves no recognition.
  
• Financial independence is about creating optionality (e.g. to do more of what we want with the time that we have). FIRE is a journey, not a point of arrival, even after you reach FIRE. How you might spend that time will evolve. You might decide that they want to use that freedom to become semi-nomadic, go part-time, or go back to work.
  
• 80-90% of those who actually reach their FIRE number continue to do something, but they are doing it on their own terms, and not merely to maximize income. That something might be a less intensive job that is more aligned with their purpose. For example, a divorce attorney who transitioned to being a part-time mediator because bringing families to some mutual settlement paid less but was more meaningful towards creating a workable co-parenting relationship. Other FIRE friends have lived abroad or become nomadic.
  
• Give more time/effort to thinking not about money. Financial independence, and money generally, is a tool to live our fullest lives with our limited time on the planet. Be grateful for your high earning potential, living in one of the wealthiest countries, during one of the most economically prosperous times in history, with the longest lifespans. The real things that bring a rich life have nothing to do with money. It's about saying you have enough, that you have done enough, that you are enough, and being at peace with that.
  

come up with a 13+ roblox game called "Old Fashion MURDER" and it would also be filled with humor
6/4/2023, 10:10:35 AM
Sure, I can help you with that! Here's a brief overview of what the game "Old Fashion MURDER" could look like:
The premise of the game is that players are transported back in time to a murder mystery party set in the 1920s. Each player takes on the role of a unique character, such as a wealthy heiress, a bumbling detective, or a grizzled mobster.
The game would be played in rounds, with a certain number of players randomly selected at the beginning of each round to play the part of the murderer. The rest of the players must work together to solve the mystery and identify the killer before they strike again.
Throughout the game, there would be plenty of opportunities for humor and lighthearted fun. For example, players could collect silly hats and accessories to wear during the party, or stumble upon hidden rooms filled with goofy gags and pranks.
To add to the comedic elements, players could also have access to various gadgets and tools that could aid them in their investigations. These might include things like oversized magnifying glasses, comically large keys, or even a monocle that provides ridiculous commentary on the events of the game.
Overall, "Old Fashion MURDER" would be a great way to combine the excitement of a murder mystery with the humor and charm of a classic comedy.
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6/4/2023, 10:13:26 AM
so what i was going for is there are 5 chapters and the 1st chapter basically introduces the players to what is going on and the main characters: norman and allissa. they are both cube-like things that evolve into major friends and helpers for the players. every other character is also a cube. also norman would die in the 4th chapter... yep...
6/4/2023, 10:13:39 AM
I see, sounds like an interesting concept for a story or game. So the first chapter serves as an introduction to the world and characters, with Norman and Allissa being the primary focus. As cube-like beings, they evolve throughout the story and become important allies for the players.
It's also intriguing that all the characters in this world are cubes, which could make for some unique visual designs and gameplay mechanics.
And it seems that Norman's eventual death in the fourth chapter will be a significant turning point in the story, leading to new challenges for the players and potentially affecting their relationships with other characters.
Overall, it sounds like you have a solid foundation for a narrative-driven game or story, with interesting characters and a unique setting.
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6/4/2023, 10:15:08 AM
i feel like it would be funny if the first chase monster is incredibly slow and the allissa and norman just did a very sarcastic scream and just slowly walked away.
6/4/2023, 10:15:19 AM
That could definitely add some humor to the story! Having a slow chase monster that the characters can easily outrun would create a comedic moment, especially if Norman and Allissa react in a sarcastic manner as you suggested.
It could also serve as a way to introduce the player to the game mechanics without immediately overwhelming them with high-stakes challenges. By starting with a slower and less intimidating monster, players can learn how to navigate the game world and control their characters before facing more difficult obstacles later on.
Overall, incorporating humor into the game can be a great way to keep players engaged and create a memorable experience.
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6/4/2023, 10:17:57 AM
at the 2nd chapter is where it's actually hard, incorparating the first actually serious chase scene. the players have to run away from a giant... thing. it's a large and slimey void colored thing that has the classic "no eyebrowed frowning heads on the horror game creature"
6/4/2023, 10:18:11 AM
Ah, I see. So the second chapter will step up the difficulty and add some tension to the game with a serious chase scene involving a giant, ominous creature.
The void-colored, slimy creature you described sounds like it could be quite intimidating, especially with the "no eyebrowed frowning head" design characteristic of many horror game monsters. This could create a sense of dread and fear in players as they try to outrun the creature and avoid being caught.
Introducing this type of challenge in the second chapter is a good way to ramp up the difficulty and keep players engaged, while also building on the established mechanics and world introduced in the first chapter.
Overall, it sounds like you have a solid structure in place for your game, with a good balance between humorous and serious moments to keep players engaged and interested.
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6/4/2023, 10:20:38 AM
also at the end oof the chase scene norman just ragdolls the thing with that one heavy kill taunt from TF2
6/4/2023, 10:20:50 AM
Haha, that could definitely be a funny and surprising moment for players! Having Norman suddenly take down the giant creature with a heavy kill taunt from TF2 would add a comedic element to what was previously a tense and challenging chase sequence.
It's always good to balance out serious moments with humorous ones in a game or story, as it keeps the experience varied and prevents it from becoming too overwhelming or monotonous. Incorporating unexpected elements like this can also help keep players engaged and interested in the game world and characters.
Overall, it sounds like you have a good sense of how to create a compelling narrative-driven game with a mix of humor and tension!
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6/4/2023, 10:30:19 AM
the 3rd chapter is one that finally introduces enemy combat and boss combat. the players get a weapon with they have for the rest of the game. The boss is the painter, which is the only boss that can talk and that has emotions. He moves in stop motion and he paints in enemies. Speaking of that, the combat is with enemies if it wasn't obvious.
6/4/2023, 10:30:24 AM
That sounds like an interesting chapter for a game! Can you tell me more about the gameplay mechanics for the combat with enemies and the boss? And what kind of weapon do the players receive?
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6/4/2023, 10:31:50 AM
the players get a sword. it's basically roblox combat because it's a roblox game. also because it's a horror game
6/4/2023, 10:31:55 AM
I see! So it's a sword-based combat system, similar to what you might find in other RPG or adventure games. Do the enemies have any unique abilities or weaknesses that players need to exploit in order to defeat them? And how does the boss fight with the painter work?
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6/4/2023, 10:32:06 AM
nah they just attack the player
6/4/2023, 10:32:11 AM
I see. So the enemies are pretty straightforward in their mechanics, then. And how does the boss fight with the painter work? Does the player need to use any special strategies or techniques to defeat him?
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6/4/2023, 10:33:10 AM
nah he just has 1000 health. normal enemies have 50 and the sword deals 30 damage
6/4/2023, 10:33:15 AM
I see. So the boss fight is more of a battle of attrition, where the player needs to whittle down the painter's health over time. Do you have any plans for other bosses or enemy types later in the game?
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6/4/2023, 10:34:33 AM
nah. onto the 4th chapter, (where norman dies) basically at the start of the chapter norman dies but not allissa, norman just pressed esc+r+enter. the chapter doesn't have a boss but does have a lot of puzzles and enemy combat
6/4/2023, 10:34:40 AM
I see, that's an interesting twist. So the player character Norman dies in a strange way, but the other character Allissa is still alive. What kind of puzzles can players expect to encounter in Chapter 4? And are there any new enemy types or mechanics introduced here?
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6/4/2023, 10:40:03 AM
players can encounter a candle. why a candle? well, it's a reference to that one roblox player, chuck lloyd. why him? well, he makes odd and creepy roblox games and usually invites youtubers to join him in them. when players go to the puzzle, the candle gets lit and when they go away, it is no longer lit. there is a screen where players have to enter, "is that a hint?" why tthat? well, chuck lloyd invited popular roblox youtuber Flamingo to join him. Flamingo was so invested in the story that he said when chuck lloyd lit a candle he said, you guessed it, "i that a hint?"
6/4/2023, 10:40:14 AM
Interesting! It sounds like the candle and the prompt "is that a hint?" are references to Chuck Lloyd, a Roblox player known for creating creepy games and inviting YouTubers to play them. The candle getting lit and then extinguished when players leave the puzzle adds to the eerie atmosphere of the game. And the prompt "is that a hint?" is a nod to Flamingo, a popular Roblox YouTuber who got invested in Chuck Lloyd's story and asked that question when the candle was lit. It's always fun when video games include Easter eggs or nods to pop culture references like this.
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6/4/2023, 10:48:08 AM
the 5th chapter is the conclusion to the story where the players finally make it out of the cartoon. It has the players escape all the monsters AND with an escape time limit. It has every soundtrack mixed into one. Instead of being tense, the soundtracks theme makes it feel like more of an accomplishment. It has every mechanic in the game and every monster. How does it end? Well the player breaks the screen of a TV, specifically the one that sucked them i at the start. The textures of the map then glitch, the enemies play different animations, until the players FINALLY get teleported back home after 5 chapters. Credits roll.
6/4/2023, 10:48:21 AM
That sounds like an exciting conclusion to the story! The mix of all the soundtracks and the feeling of accomplishment give a sense of closure and satisfaction for the players. Breaking the screen of the TV that sucked them in at the start is a great way to symbolize their escape from the game world. The glitching textures and different animations add to the surreal atmosphere of the moment. Finally getting teleported back home after 5 chapters is a great way to end the game, leaving the players with a sense of relief and accomplishment. The credits roll is a nice touch, giving credit to everyone involved in creating the game. Overall, it sounds like a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to the story.

ISTP woman is twice divorced, has kids, many lovers, and likes to rotate her lovers around. Her primary goal is to find a "rich guy".
She has a lot of childhood trauma, but she likes to use this to elicit sympathy from the men she likes to hook up with. She has a combination of borderline and sociopathic personality.
INTP guy is from a family with a famous last name, but he's actually quite middle class. He can't afford to eat at most restaurants due to his current financial situation. He has access to many opportunities, but currently, he's in a situation where his real estate investments aren't going quite well and also he had a divorce where he's paying a lot of alimony to his ex.
ISTP woman is mainly interested in him due to his famous family name and thinking he's a billionaire. In reality, he's barely breaking even in his lifestyle.
INTP guy is interested in her because she faked a lot of crying during sex in which she talked about her scars and past abuse (most of it all made up) in order to try to fast-track an emotional bond with him and get him to feel sorry for her.
ISTP woman led a fast life in which she was a sex worker and stripper for most of her teens and took advantage of older men for money.
As a note ISTP woman has a serious drug addiction: heroin, meth, cocaine in which she spends up to $5K a day for her addiction and wants to find a rich guy to support her in this habit.
INTP guy is a cute guy with grey eyes and a humble demeanor and is 5 years younger than ISTP woman. He's sort of a nerdy type who's never gotten attention from women before.
ISTP woman is a former beauty queen who has trouble getting roles because everyone in the industry is aware of her drug addiction.
Can this relationship last? Do you think ISTP woman will eventually leave INTP guy with famous last name when she realises he hasn't got much money?

During the two-year marriage, Jason Lu has his own monthly routine, spending one night with her and mercilessly forcing her to eat contraceptive in the next morning. She's been in love with him for ten years. But she witnessed him haunting with other women and suffered in the position of Mrs. Lu, because it never really belongs to her. Without hope and patience, she threw the divorce agreement to ... Read Invalid Engagement: Ex-wife's Remarriage - Chapter 140 - MangaPuma. Read more at https://mangapuma.com/invalid-engagement-ex-wifes-remarriage/chapter-140

Hi all, My husband and I have been together since highschool, 13years total. 5 of those married. (Side note- he’s cheated, gotten physical, lied lied and lied before we got married. Why did I marry him anyway? Idk. it took a lot of therapy for me to get here)
He had an emotional affair our first year of the relationship. It was bad, got to the point where he was a accused of r4pe. The girl, my husband and I all used to work at the same place and she got me fired. I would have let this go if my husband had come to me before it got to that point. I was a lead at my work of place and was making really good money, I loved that place. Time has passed. We’ve placed multiple restraining orders against the girl. But she’s still bugging and honestly it makes the wound hard to mend. Through all that and past fuck ups of my husband I don’t want this relationship anymore. I’m totally shut down. I lost motivation to talk to him, have sex with him, and have cut his family off (they’ve never been fans of mine). I’ve brought up divorce but he refuses. What do I do? Do I start being mean to him? Do I start dating and cheat on him the way he’s cheated on me before?
I don’t want to do that just want to close this chapter.

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While I am impatiently waiting for this gorgeous movie Past Lives to open near my city, I was hoping to see some recommendations for fics that have this kind of haunting, pining, unrequited (or unfulfilled) love.
The number one writer that came to mind for me was PacificRimbaud, and her Advent shorts, specifically On the Virtues of Inexhaustible Burning and Les Pelerins. And while I know this is a Dramione sub, I urge everyone to read her ongoing Pansy/Neville WIP Remember One Thing, which is devastatingly beautiful and has dollops of delightful Draco/Hermione throughout.
In_Dreams and alexandra_emerson also have many stories that hit this aching vibe.
A few other fics with similar energy, that I don't see recommended too often here:

• Avalanche by setissma Great snappy dialogue between Hogwarts faculty Draco and Hermione, but a simmering undercurrent of pining, amusing students, a tiny mystery, satisfying HEA
• The Long Way Around by Fractured Mature divorcing parents Draco and Hermione, handling their burgeoning relationship while also juggling kids. It's very sweet and a little bit sexy.
• Pillow Talk Cute banter before/after all the sexy sessions between Draco and Hermione as they slowly work through being friends with benefits. Short but sweet.

I suppose the running theme for all these stories is a slow burn, but not even necessarily looking for an explicit, smutty payoff (though I love those, too). I encourage everyone to watch that trailer for the movie Past Lives and marinate in that heartache and maybe imagine Draco and Hermione in a similar situation of right person, wrong timing.

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Will “Book Club The Next Chapter” Be On HBO MAX?
Book Club The Next Chapter is the sequel to the widely popular Book Club film that was released in 2018. The film follows the respectively widowed and divorced Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen as they get back together to continue their book club after the death of one of their members. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $100 million at the worldwide box office. Now, with the announcement of HBO Max, many are wondering if the next chapter in the book club will be coming to the new streaming service. Unfortunately, there is no news on whether or not the film will be coming to HBO Max. However, considering the popularity of the first film, it is highly likely that the sequel will eventually find its way to the new streaming service.
Will “Book Club The Next Chapter” Be On Netflix?
It’s no secret that Netflix has been killing it lately when it comes to producing and acquiring new content. So it’s no surprise that people are wondering if the company will snap up the rights to “Book Club The Next Chapter”, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit film “Book Club”. Unfortunately, as of right now, there is no confirmation that Netflix has acquired the rights to the film. That said, it’s not impossible that the company could still acquire the rights, especially given their recent track record. So for now, fans of the “Book Club” franchise will just have to wait and see if Netflix decides to add the sequel to its ever-growing library of films.
Is “Book Club The Next Chapter” Available On Hulu?
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When Will “Book Club The Next Chapter” Be on Disney+?
There is no set release date for when “Book Club The Next Chapter” will be available on Disney+. However, based on the release schedule of other Disney+ original series, it is likely that the series will be added to the platform within a few months of its premiere on the Disney Channel. Given that the series is set to premiere in the fall of 2020, it is possible that “Book Club The Next Chapter” will be added to Disney+ in early 2021. It is also worth noting that Disney+ has not yet announced whether or not the series will be available to stream in all regions. So far, Disney+ has only announced that the series will be available to stream in the United States. However, given that the series is produced by Disney, it is likely that the series will eventually be added to Disney+ in other regions as well.
The Book Club The Next Chapter online free is a great way to keep your love for reading alive and well. With so many different books to choose from, you’re sure to find one that you’ll enjoy. Plus, the convenience of being able to read from anywhere is a major perk. So what are you waiting for? Start reading today!
A book club can be a great way to connect with other book lovers in your area. But what if you can’t find the time to make it to a meeting? Or what if you’re an introvert who doesn’t feel comfortable in large groups? Book Club The Next Chapter is an online book club that might be the perfect solution for you. With Book Club The Next Chapter, you can participate in discussion forums, vote on book selections, and more, all from the comfort of your own home. You can log in at any time to read and post comments, and you don’t have to worry about small talk or socializing. If you’re looking for an online book club that’s a little different, check out Book Club The Next Chapter.
“Book Club The Next Chapter” Streaming or in Theaters?
There’s something special about gathering around with friends to discuss a good book. Whether it’s dissecting the characters or debating the plot, it’s a great way to spend an evening. But what if your book club decided to take the next step and discuss a book that’s currently streaming or in theaters? There are a few things to consider before taking this dive. First, is the book still relevant? If it’s a classic novel that’s been adapted to the big screen, then there’s a good chance that the film is still relevant. However, if the book is a more contemporary release, the film may not be as widely-
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Another factor to consider is cost. Most streaming services require a monthly subscription fee. While some book clubs may have a membership fee, it is usually much lower than the cost of a streaming service. Additionally, many book clubs have options to borrow books from the library, which can save you even more money. Finally, it’s important to think about the quality of the content. When you watch a show or movie on a streaming service, you generally know what you’re going to get. But with a book club, the book selection can be more hit or miss. Sometimes, the book will be great and you’ll have a lot to discuss. Other times, you might not be as impressed and you might not have much to say. So, is Book Club The Next Chapter still relevant in the age of streaming? It depends on your personal preferences. If you’re looking for an easy way to connect with other book lovers and to stay up-to-date on the latest releases, then a book club might be a good option for you. But if you’re looking for a service that offers a more reliable quality of content, then you might want to stick with a streaming service.
How to Watch “Book Club The Next Chapter” Online?
If you’re looking for a way to watch “Book Club The Next Chapter” online, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that. “Book Club The Next Chapter” is a new online book club that’s been taking the internet by storm. The club is based around the concept of reading one book a month and then discussing it online with other members. The online discussion is led by a different member each month, and everyone gets to vote on which book to read next. So how do you join in on the fun? It’s actually pretty simple. Just head over to the “Book Club The Next Chapter” website and sign up for an account. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to log in and participate in the discussion for each book. If you’re not interested in reading the book of the month, don’t worry. “Book Club The Next Chapter” is still a great way to connect with other book lovers and discuss your favorite reads. And who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to pick up a new book or two along the way.

A while ago, I ran into something very interesting in my local library: a 2012 reprint of a Finnish 1912 novel about the sinking of the Titanic, called “Titanicin perikato” (The Destruction of the Titanic) by Esko Waltala – the only Finnish novel ever written about the disaster!
I picked the book up and looked into it, and it turns out it’s actually a Finnish translation/adaptation of an original Swedish novel called “Dödsfärden” (The Voyage of Death) by Willy Grebst. In modern terms, the Finnish edition would be called plagiarism, seeing how Waltala doesn’t bother crediting Grebst anywhere.
The novel claims to be based on survivor accounts and other facts, which is why I thought people on this sub might be interested in reading about it. While it’s not a fully accurate retelling, as you’ll soon find out, I think it’s a fascinating window into the way the story of the Titanic was perceived in the Nordic countries right after the disaster.

The fictional characters and the plot

The original novel focuses on Swedish characters, but the Finnish edition I read changes the focus to Finland. The story features three main characters: fictional Finnish second-class male passengers Onni Laurila, Toivo Saarela, and Niilo Vieremä.
In a nutshell, these three are the most insufferable Mary-Sues/Gary-Stus I’ve ever encountered in a work of fiction.
They’re all learned young men, going to America to make it big. Vieremä is an engineer, traveling on the Titanic to learn about her machinery, while Laurila and Saarela have both graduated from the University of Helsinki. Their major is not mentioned, but I’m sure it must’ve been languages – seeing how each of them seemingly speaks six or seven of them fluently, allowing them to discuss with a variety of passengers onboard. Engineer Vieremä, then, steps in to play the role of Thomas Andrews: he’s studied the ship so carefully that when disaster strikes, he can accurately assess the damage and inform his friends about the ship being doomed.
Our heroes are remarkably brave, immediately deciding to do what they can for the women and children, stoically observing the sinking, and going into the water with the ship. Obviously, it then turns out all three of them are great swimmers and very resilient to cold temperatures. (I guess whatever free time they had between studying all those languages, they spent ice swimming in Finnish lakes.) One of them estimates that he is going to survive in the freezing water for at least four hours.
After going into the water, our trio of MacGyvers build a raft from two planks of wood, their lifebelts, and some rope that one of them just happens to be carrying in his pocket. In friendly Finnish fashion, they then proceed to beat each other up to stay warm. The beatings work wonders: afterwards, they keep going back to the water like it’s nothing, in an effort to save several women and children. Unfortunately, they all perish before our heroes can get to them. They then pick up some cognac, bread, butter, and milk that’s floating in the water and have themselves a nice little picnic, waiting for the Carpathia to rescue them. And of course, they politely let every single other survivor board the rescue ship before boarding it themselves.
The cast of characters also includes an American family called McDean, traveling in the first class. Saarela falls in love with their daughter Alice, but unfortunately, she is engaged to another first-class passenger – an unpleasant, cowardly Italian prince/charlatan. In a dramatic moment during the sinking, Saarela is pushed into a lifeboat, but he climbs back and offers his seat to the prince instead, thus making a thoroughly unselfish sacrifice for Alice’s happiness. Taking note of this heroic behavior, and learning of her fiancé’s cowardly nature, Alice then ditches the prince on the Carpathia and confesses her love to Saarela instead. They’re married just weeks after the sinking. Jack and Rose who, this is the true love story of the Titanic!
In the finale of the novel, Alice, who’s lost both her parents in the sinking and is the sole heiress to their vast fortune, makes large donations to Laurila and Vieremä. Laurila, who has a fiancée waiting for him in Finland, decides he doesn’t want to make it big in America anymore, goes home, gets married, and starts a bunch of charities to improve his poor home village. The end.

The historical accuracy

So, there’s a lot of made-up stuff in this book, but what about the historical accuracy? Didn’t they claim it’s based on survivor accounts? Well, in short, the historical part of the story is a mixed bag.
The author and the translator of the novel have clearly read a lot of news coverage about the Titanic. They feature many real historical figures and have the basics of the event down, but they also take a lot of artistic liberty whenever it suits their fancy. For example, there are several remarks that show they know that the first and the second class had different dining salons, smoking rooms and such – but even so, the second-class heroes dine in the first class several times, so they can easily gossip about, get to know, and fall in love with the first-class passengers.
The word “unsinkable” is mentioned a lot, and much is made of the 16 watertight compartments. Every single character has been assured that the Titanic cannot sink, some of them by White Star Line representatives and others just by word of mouth. Even so, they’re all borderline obsessed about the possibility of a shipwreck. Several characters have premonitions about the ship sinking. A lengthy passage is dedicated to stories about former maritime accidents involving icebergs, featuring some real ships such as the SS Arizona and the SS Pacific.
When the Titanic finally does hit the iceberg, there are a bunch of inaccuracies and exaggerations, maybe because the authors had read false/sensationalized information, or maybe just to make that part of the story feel more exciting. For example, it’s mentioned that all the lights go out for a while. Panic sets in very soon after the collision. In a disturbing scene, we’re told that crew members with revolvers are holding third-class passengers back, threatening them with immediate death if they dare to move before being given permission. Archibald Butt is shown firing a revolver when chaos breaks out on the boat deck, which encourages several crew members to start firing theirs to bring back order.
Other parts are more accurate to our current understanding of the events, such as the near-collision of the Titanic and the SS New York early in the story, and the affair of lifeboat 13 drifting under lifeboat 15. Interestingly, the ship breaking up in two in its final minutes is mentioned. So is First Officer Murdoch committing suicide, which the narrative voice comments by saying it’s no one’s business to judge him for that decision.

Who’s to blame?

The novel spends quite a lot of time trying to find someone or something to blame for the disaster. It comes to a twofold conclusion: in part, it was J. Bruce Ismay (and capitalism), but in part, it was the Hope Diamond that the fictional McDean family brought onboard.
The way the novel portrays Ismay is interesting. On the one hand, he’s definitely painted as the bad guy, a powerful CEO that even the captain has to obey that’s obsessed with going fast and breaking records. But on the other hand, the narrative voice points out that Ismay is only acting like this because White Star Line shareholders expect it of him – it’s his job to keep them happy, and going faster means more money to them.
Ismay also gets a moment of redemption during the sinking: he is shown helping two maids into a lifeboat. When the women protest, claiming they don’t deserve to be in the boat because they’re “only maids”, Ismay points out that all people are equal in the face of death. The last time Ismay is featured in the story is when the narrative voice reveals he’s in one of the lifeboats, and wonders about the state of his mind. Is he feeling regret, or coming up with excuses for his actions? Surprisingly, the narrative voice doesn’t shame him for entering a lifeboat; instead, in the same chapter, it encourages the reader to refrain from judging the survivors in general for fighting for their lives during the sinking.
Then there is the Hope Diamond nonsense. There’s a full chapter on its backstory, mostly made up of course, with plenty of details about how it’s been causing misfortune for centuries. Then it explains how it ends up onboard, and several characters remark upon its reputation as a cursed item, wondering if it’s going to cause trouble during the voyage. After the ship hits the iceberg, however, the diamond is practically forgotten about, only to be very briefly mentioned again.
In the last chapter of the novel, which is to my knowledge all written by the Finnish translator, the narrative voice has more to say about who’s to blame. First, it blames Ismay for “putting the ice warnings into his pocket without caring about them” (a weird claim to make, seeing how earlier in the story, Captain Smith is shown dealing with the ice warnings), but it also criticizes the British Board of Trade for their outdated lifeboat regulations. This is the only time the fact that there weren’t enough lifeboats is mentioned. The bulkheads only going up to E Deck is not mentioned at all. Instead, the narrative voice suspects that the doors between the watertight compartments likely didn’t close properly, allowing water to flow through.

Some interesting details

• It’s mentioned that there were cows onboard the Titanic, so that the rich passengers could get fresh milk. According to the narrative voice, you can’t have cows on smaller ships because small vessels rock too hard in rough seas. Fair enough, I suppose it would be stressful having to deal with a bunch of seasick cattle.
• Speaking of exaggerated claims, the novel also talks about an onboard greenhouse, filled with thousands of fragrant flowers and palm trees. I suppose the author had heard about the Verandah Café and decided that some potted plants simply didn’t sound impressive enough for his book.
• There is an unnamed Thomas Andrews character (he’s only referred to by titles such as “the chief engineer at Harland & Wolff”) that keeps claiming the ship is unsinkable after it has struck the iceberg, and calls the panicking people cowards.
• The book features the lyrics (both in English and in Swedish/Finnish) and the music notes to Nearer My God to Thee. Feel free to sing along while you read the relevant scene, I guess!
• The Finnish translation/adaptation has several more chapters than the Swedish original. In one of them, the translator praises the Titanic’s engineers, highlighting how their choice to stay in the engine room meant that the lights stayed on and the pumps continued their work all the way through the sinking.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there is quite a lot of accurate information to be found within the novel… but it gets lost between all the romanticized, saccharine nonsense the author and the translator have come up with to fluff the story up. Some of it is so over the top you can’t help laughing out loud.
The novel clearly reflects the attitudes of its time and its author(s) – and oftentimes, those attitudes are not pretty. Willy Grebst, the original Swedish author, had ties to an antisemitic newspaper, so it’s no big surprise that there are antisemitic remarks in the novel. There is also an instance of anti-Irish and anti-Italian sentiment, with people of those ethnic backgrounds portrayed as more cowardly/hysterical than their English and Nordic counterparts.
On the other hand, there are also some parts that feel somewhat progressive for the time: for example, there is a scene where someone has to leave a lifeboat because it’s too full and will sink otherwise, and several women argue that instead of defaulting to a man, all single and childless people regardless of gender should draw lots to decide who should die. (The scene then ends with not one but three American men voluntarily jumping overboard.) Greed and rich people not using their money for charitable ventures is also heavily criticized.
All in all, the novel leaves me wondering how its readers in 1912 felt about it. Did they think that inserting fictional elements into the story of a real, very recent disaster was in bad taste? Or was reading a fictional retelling like this helpful when dealing with the anxiety and sadness the news about the disaster had caused? To my modern-day taste, it’s a silly, tacky story – but a very entertaining one at that, so I’m glad to have come across it.

Sources

The original Swedish novel “Dödsfärden” on Litteraturbanken: https://litteraturbanken.se/f%C3%B6rfattare/GrebstWA/titlaD%C3%B6dsf%C3%A4rden/sida/5/faksimil
The Finnish translation/adaptation “Titanicin perikato” on Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/57901/pg57901-images.html
(This post has been edited to fix spelling errors and other mistakes.)

(Introduction thread in case you missed it)
Sontag's Reborn: Journals and Notebooks, 1947-1963 was edited by her son David Rieff and published in 2008, three years after her death. She wrote the entries from ages 14 to 30, ending just as she was gaining national notoriety with essays like Against Interpretation and Notes on Camp. Like any diary, it jumps around— daily schedules, book and film lists, idle thoughts, feelings on relationships and family. She tries to improve her flaws, one she identifies as "X", a bundle of attributes she doesn't like about herself: dependency, shame, a need to please, a social falseness akin to Sartre's "bad faith."
Sontag graduated high school at 15, married a U of Chicago professor at 17, and had her only child, David, at 19. So for most of the diary, she is a mother, often travelling to teach and speak. She and Philip divorced in 1959 after a long separation. In the later years, she writers about two long-term relationships, one with writer and model Harriet ("H") Zwerling and then playwright and director María Irene ("I.") Fornés.
It can be hard to form a discussion around a loose format like a diary, but I thought the reading series would be improved with a glance behind her formal writing. I've posted some excerpts in a post on the main sub here.
For Mark Fisher it's FEAR AND MISERY IN NEOLIBERAL BRITAIN (2010) and "NO I'VE NEVER HAD A JOB ..." (2010). Fisher builds on FEAR AND MISERY in a 36 minute talk on youtube titled "No Time".
I thought people here might like the Morissey-titled NO. From the essay:

So my job applications and interviews had an air of total hopelessness about them. I know there's no way you would give the job to an insect like me, and we both know I couldn't do it even if by some miracle you offered it to me, but ... It took me years to realise that job interviews were a ritualized exchange where the point was to determine whether you knew what the right communicative etiquette was, and that telling the truth made you some weirdo. Surely even those who have not been in the Castle know that one doesn't behave like that ...

Fisher invokes Kafka, recalling the "outside writer"/"inside writer" dichotomy included in the Sontag section. Fisher himself would certainly qualify as an "inside" writer. Sontag mentions having read The Castle in 1957. Fisher also quotes Marcuse in NO, who lived with Sontag and her husband for a year in the '50s.
The FEAR essay builds on complaints about academic life that Fisher chronicled in chapters 4 and 6 of Capitalist Realism a few years earlier. Quoting from Capitalist Realism:

students will be found slumped on desk, talking almost constantly, snacking incessantly (or even, on occasions, eating full meals) [...] wearing headphones
if the figure of discipline was the worker-prisoner, the figure of control is the debtor-addict
This is only the beginning, however. For the degree program as a whole, academics must prepare a 'program specification', as well as producing 'annual program reports', which record student performance according to 'progression rates', 'withdrawal rates' location and spread of marks"

Fisher laments that the symbolic world of the bureaucracy becomes more real than reality itself. He quotes Zizek:

There is in a way more truth in his[a judge's] words (the words of the Institution of law) than in the direct reality of the person of judge if one limits oneself to what one sees, one simply misses the point. Lacan aims at this paradox with his 'les non-dupes errent': those who do not allow themselves to be caught in the symbolic deception/fiction, who continue to believe their eyes, are the ones who err most.

There is no Perfect Couple / 완벽한 부부는 없다 On the day of their 3rd wedding anniversary, her husband announced the end of their arranged marriage. “Let’s get divorce.” Yeonhwa, who has been in love with Geonwoo for a long time, went to his company and refused to divorce and got into an accident while returning home. “Who are you?” Yeonhwa, who wanted to avoid the divorce, pretended to have lost her me ... Read There Is No Perfect Married Couple - Chapter 62 - MangaPuma. Read more at https://mangapuma.com/there-is-no-perfect-married-couple/chapter-62