I'm Like You (but with a newsletter)

I'm Like You (but with a newsletter) offers a satirical and critical perspective on contemporary life, relationships, societal norms, and the influence of technology. Through humor and irony, it explores personal growth, the absurdities of modern living, digital culture, and the paradoxes within everyday decisions and cultural phenomena.

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The hottest Substack posts of I'm Like You (but with a newsletter)

And their main takeaways

A Unified Theory of Vibes

157 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

We are all born with a certain amount of vibes to give
As we age, we become more conscious of how and when we give vibes
Maintaining vibes throughout life can lead to achieving 'vibe nirvana'

How to Manage Finances as a Couple

176 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

💰 Finance Personal Finance Relationships

Communication about money is crucial in a relationship.
Strive for financial equity in managing expenses as a couple.
Consider combining incomes and transitioning to shared finances as the relationship progresses.

How to Win Couple's Therapy

117 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Therapy Relationships Psychology

Couple's therapy is a way to solve relationship issues and has winners and losers.
Tips to 'win' couple's therapy include not talking much and gaslighting your partner.
Playing therapy to 'win' can perpetuate unhealthy behaviors and avoid personal growth.

Traveling the World Will Surely Solve All My Problems

137 implied HN points • 25 May 23

🏝 Travel Culture Personal Growth Destinations Experiences

Traveling as a digital nomad may not solve all problems, just change scenery
Living as a digital nomad involves doing familiar tasks in new locations
Meeting new people as a digital nomad can be temporary and surface-level

How to Make Friends On Bumble (Part 1)

98 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Relationships

Digital platforms like Bumble BFF offer solutions for making friends in a modern world focused on dating.
Creating a friendship profile online involves answering prompts and updating pictures to reflect aspects of your life.
Being clear about your relationship status and creating a profile with your partner can help avoid confusion and make friend-seeking easier.

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I'm a Guest at Your Wedding, and I Can't Wait to Talk Shit About It

78 implied HN points • 11 May 23

🎭️ Culture Criticism Celebrations Social norms Etiquette

Weddings showcase the style and taste of the couple.
Guests may privately critique details of a wedding despite the joy.
Weddings become an arena for judgment by friends and family.

New Rules for Tourist Traps

78 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23

🏝 Travel Tourism Photography Etiquette Social media Experience

Feel free to act uncivilized and hog the best spots for the perfect photo.
Taking multiple photos may hinder your memory of the actual experience.
Expect to overpay for everything and embrace bizarre behaviors at tourist spots.

I've Stopped Eating Delicious Food Except for When I Eat Delicious Food

78 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23

🍲 Food & Drink Healthy Eating Nutrition Food culture

It's difficult to completely cut out delicious food from our diet, but being mindful of intake is important.
Striking a balance between enjoying delicious food and maintaining a healthy diet can be a continuous challenge.
Reflecting on how we feel after indulging in delicious food can help in moderating intake.

I Watch Sports Because It's a Socially Acceptable Way For Men to Express Their Emotions

78 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

🎾 Sports Emotions

Men watch sports to express emotions in a socially acceptable way.
Male vulnerability can be viewed as shameful by society.
Watching sports with friends allows men to be open and vulnerable about their feelings.

AI Hype is Affecting Me

78 implied HN points • 04 May 23

🕹 Technology AI Automation Future Innovation Productivity

AI hype can have negative effects on mental and physical health due to fear of automation
Be cautious of individuals hyping AI who may have financial interests in promoting it
AI is not necessarily a zero-sum game and can elevate everyone's skills and capabilities

I'll Do These Important Things Once I Do All These Less Important Things

58 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23

😂 Humor Procrastination Self-worth Fashion

Procrastination can happen when tasks seem overwhelming or intimidating.
Engaging in distractions can prevent progress towards important tasks.
Recognizing the cycle of procrastination can help in overcoming it.

What if Every TV Show Was as Bad as Season 8 Game of Thrones?

58 implied HN points • 18 May 23

🎭️ Culture TV shows Hollywood Artificial Intelligence Creativity Capitalism

Capitalism often values cheap, bad art over great art
AI is being considered to create TV content, even if it's mediocre
Hollywood may prioritize profit over creativity

I Don't Understand Why Millennials Aren't Becoming More Conservative As They Age

58 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservatism Culture Economics Social Issues

Millennials are not becoming more conservative as they age
They may be rejecting conservatism due to economic struggles and dissatisfaction with the status quo
Conservatism may need to adapt to appeal to younger voters or face decline

1 Month in Brazil

58 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23

🏝 Travel Food Culture Lifestyle Safety Recommendations

Living in Brazil for a month is an eye-opening experience different from typical vacationing.
Brazil offers affordable living costs compared to places like New York City.
Rio de Janeiro has a unique charm with its mix of cityscape, beaches, and mountains, but safety precautions are important.

I’m an Entitled College Student Lacking Self Awareness. Here’s an Essay About Something I Hate.

58 implied HN points • 22 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Travel Personal Essay

The author complained about their study abroad experience not meeting their high expectations.
The author felt lonely despite living with 7 other people in a cool European city.
The author displayed entitlement by expecting locals to cater to their American standards.

What to do if You See Someone Crying in Public

58 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Social Interaction Personal Story Self-help

Approach the crying person, but maintain a respectful distance to show your concern.
Choose your words carefully to offer support without prying into their personal life.
If the crying person asks for help, be prepared to assist and follow through with any commitments made.

I'm a Human Determined to Make Myself Useless

58 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23

🕹 Technology AI Development Future implications Ethical Concerns Innovation

AI developer aims to render humans useless in the future.
AI could outperform humans in various tasks leading to human redundancy.
Future implications include societal dissociation and potential AI dominance.