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Love, Sex & Other Horrible Ideas
Dating, breakups, relationship hacks no therapist would recommend


Funny Birth Stories: How I Realized I Am a War Criminal
A darkly hilarious confession from a dad who realized he’s technically a reproductive war criminal. Because when you create life, you also annihilate a billion others—and nobody gives you a ribbon for that.

Julian Vane
Jul 135 min read


The Productivity Coach Scam: Why I Paid $3,000 to Hate Myself
I spent $3,000 on a productivity coach who told me to wake up at 5 a.m., chant about abundance, and walk barefoot in a parking lot. Spoiler: it didn’t fix my life. If you’re tempted to pay someone to shame you into hustle culture, read this first.

Julian Vane
Jul 95 min read


Toxic Remote Work Culture: How Working from Home Broke Us All
Working from home was supposed to feel liberating. Instead, I’m a bathrobe-clad hostage in my own kitchen, spying on suburban affairs and losing my grip on reality—one Zoom call at a time.

Julian Vane
Jul 75 min read


Extreme Frugality Stories: I Tried to Save Money by Living Like I Was Already Dead
Yes, I once drove a car without A/C in 90-degree heat just to save $400. And yes, I asked a woman to split the bill on our first date. These are my regrets—also known as “extreme frugality stories.”

Julian Vane
Jun 184 min read


I Accidentally Joined a Gay Pride Parade (and Now I’m Wondering if Straight Pride is a Cry for Help)
I accidentally joined a gay pride parade while trying to cross the street. What followed was glitter, confusion, unsolicited hugs, and a brief but intense crisis about whether straight pride should be a thing (it shouldn’t).

Julian Vane
Jun 154 min read


Weird Grocery Store Purchases: The Banana, Vaseline, and Other Checkout Nightmares
We’ve all made questionable choices at the grocery store—but some weird grocery store purchases cross into full-blown psychological thriller territory. This is one man’s descent into checkout shame, featuring bananas, Vaseline, and a grocery clerk who silently judged it all.

Julian Vane
Jun 144 min read


Dating App Horror Stories: The Time I Matched With Someone Who Believed Birds Aren’t Real
I went on a date with a woman who never made eye contact, had eyelashes like bird wings, and believed pigeons were government surveillance drones. Honestly? The margaritas were the most grounded part of the night.

Julian Vane
Jun 144 min read


Is This Soda the Closest I’ve Been to Physical Touch in Months? Is this touch starvation?
A deep dive into loneliness, gym thirst traps, and the quiet eroticism of carbonated beverages. Do you like Itfrumbehine? I picked up the...

Julian Vane
May 303 min read
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