An ode to self care

SHAUN JACKSON Staff Columnist

4. Some conservative media outlets oppose the merger

According to The Washington Times, Newsmax, One America Network and the Blaze — made infamous by host Tomi Lahren — are openly opposed to the merger between Tribune Media and Sinclair Broadcasting Group in fear of monopoly power. Some of this fear may also be attributed to the idea of left-leaning media outlets attempting to do the same thing. If monopolies subtly become acceptable in an effort to widen the reach for conservative news outlets, the same thing could likely happen for liberal news outlets.

5.Ajit Pai was under investigation because of his connection with Sinclair Broadcast Group FCC chairman Ajit Pai was under investigation after he changed FCC rules to allow TV broadcasters to increase the number of stations they can own. Following that change, Sinclair announced a $3.9 billion deal to buy Tribune Media. A New York Times investigation found Pai and his staff met with Sinclair executives several times. The merger is going to put Sinclair media outlets in 72 percent of homes in the U.S. There has been no update on the status of this investigation since February.

My ex says that he’s over me, truthfully I am over him, but whenever he sees me he is extremely resentful or rude toward me. I’m sorry, but that doesn’t indicate that you’re over me. Thoughts?

Well, obviously you know he’s not over you. I don’t know what your situation is, or what is putting you, or him, in a position that you’re constantly running into him, but I would try to curb that as much as possible. You already ended things with him so you no longer owe him an explanation for anything! He should consider himself lucky to still catch the glance of you, even if it is just for him to dole out the evil eye. I’m having trouble breaking up with my boyfriend. I really care about him but it’s just not working. I don’t feel enough to say I love him. I’ve never had to break up with someone before. What’s the best approach?

Look, it’s okay to feel bad. In fact, that’s a very good thing — it means you’re not a sociopath! And breaking up is never easy for any party involved. I will say though, try to end things in a civil and amicable manner. Just don’t waste any more of your time, or his. Wade your way through your anxiety and get this done so you both can move on and continue to grow.

My boyfriend cheated on me and has the nerve to now date the girl he cheated on me with. But somehow, I would still take him back if he asked. What is wrong with me?

I don’t think anything is wrong with you per se, but it does speak volumes to your level of self-respect. I get it. You care and you love him even though he’s committed this horrendous betrayal, but come on. He’s given you zero reasons to take him back. Take time to get to know you and maybe explore deep down inside yourself why you would let someone treat you like that and then take them back.

Don’t feel too pressed on this new girl though. Based on your ex’s patterns of behavior, it probably won’t last long at all.

How do you become hard to get?

Do you just have to be an amazing/cool person and or choosy about whom you date?

While I don’t necessarily agree with the notion of “playing hard to get” (I don’t think anyone actually does this outside of romantic comedies and television) I do believe that everyone should have some form of standards for who they date or chose to get intimate with, and not ridiculous things like they have to have an unreal amount money or anything superficial like that, but little things that can be indicative of red flags or something you’d want to avoid; for example how they treat wait staff at restaurants, or having a job or something like it that shows you they are at least capable of committing or being dedicated to something.

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