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The Straight Male Thirst for Compliments

Nothing brightens a boy’s day more than hearing ‘Nice hair!’ from his bros

Is It Weird to Hire a Groomsman for Your Wedding?

Sure, paying for friends seems sketchy and awkward. But who are we to put a price on friendship?

The Deep Shame of Telling Your Friends You Probably Gave Them COVID

With public health departments struggling to keep up with testing, individuals have been left to do their own amateur contact tracing. And it’s getting awkward.

The Lonely World of Coronavirus Recovery

People who contracted COVID-19 remain in isolation long after they’ve recovered — either to protect others or because no one’s willing to hang out with them. The sad truth: No one really knows if they’re immune.