I've read that putting your phone in greyscale mode is also a good way to decrease the impulses a smartphone can cultivate. That could also be an easy thing to try. I personally deleted a lot of social media and instead got to reading some Wildbow works online when I want that phone distraction.

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Do you even know what Long Covid refers to?

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Text,/audio versions of Worm. It starts out a bit immature, but the author grows quickly with the practice. It's long, but the chapters are short & digestible, and definitely obsession inducing. The character writing also improves progressively.

If you want a 'not healthy' one that I like to read (not exactly a dark romance a la Blood of Hercules) Imp and Regent from Worm have an interesting arc.

I'd say write something that appeals to you first, with no expectation of turning it in, and then ask someone trusted and versed in romance lit to review it. I'm not a huge romance genre fan (not saying I can't be convinced) but my favorite romances are from series that aren't romance forward.

I like it when there's overlap in values but enough difference (in degrees, in conflict handling, etc) I'm yelling at the couple to talk instead of just breaking up, like in Good Omens w/the main characters. I'm not fond of it when the story says 'you're here, now kiss.' It's a tricky balance.

"SERVANTS."

You're absolutely right

Essentially, valuing community health does come with personal gains. I don't spread as many diseases, and I don't get sick as often. It's a win win.

You really don't need to live full bubble boy. Wearing an N95 at all times in public does a lot already. It's expensive to get sick. For myself in particular, my immune system gets plenty of exercise living with pets. The hygiene hypothesis applies moreso to bacteria and allergens, not viruses.

I'm definitely open to suggestions, as this is one of the few movies I can watch multiple times