My Pandemic Affair

What if living through an unprecedented moment of total disaster has fundamentally altered us forever? If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       The End of My Pandemic Affair   "I know what everyone is thinking," a man said to Haley Mlotek on the phone late one night, almost six months into the pandemic. He was telling her that the woman he had met a month earlier was—she was!—the one. He was maybe going to marry her. "I know it sounds crazy," he continued. "I know people are just going to say it's the pandemic. But it's really not." He sounded a little breathless, like he had run too fast and still couldn't rest. What if there was something to that question of why this love was happening now? What if living through an unprecedented moment of total disaster had fundamentally altered him forever and then, in turn, the way he thought about how his relationships took shape in his life? Read More           The 16 Essential T-Shirt Brands Every Man Should Know   We're living through historic times for the T-shirt. The basic tee, once imbued so indelibly with ties to the counter-culture courtesy of associations with on-screen badasses like Brando and Dean, is now so innocuous it's downright mainstream. These days, you could even say the T-shirt has become the de facto building block of the everyday outfit, long since replacing stuffier counterparts like the collared shirt, let alone the suit. All of which means there have never been more options to choose from. And while we're ever-thankful for the variety, it can sure get a little overwhelming. Luckily for you, we sifted through the nearly endless supply of T-shirts available now to track down the 16 brands responsible for our favorites, with the recommendation that if you happen to find a style you dig, you stock up on it—and fast. Read More           55 Mother's Day Gifts Your Wife Won't Return for Store Credit   You want to get your wife something nice. Easier said than done, right? Her style is too good, and her interests too complex, for you to even begin to narrow down the overwhelming options. But when you are completely bereft of ideas, there's absolutely no shame in asking for a suggestion. And that's what we're here for: to lead you in the right direction so you choose the best possible present to give the most important woman in your life. Read on for the greatest gifts for your wife, from high-fashion picks that'll seriously impress her, to home décor she'd never splurge on herself, to tech she'll use every single day. You'll knock it out of the park—a top candidate for all-time best husband of the century. Read More           17 Deals You Absolutely Don't Want to Miss From Lululemon's 'We Made Too Much' Sale   Maybe you're itching to get back to an exercise routine unfettered by the direst realities of a pandemic. Maybe you're in the market for some new stuff to complement a regimen you picked up over the last year that you're actually enjoying and want to keep pursuing. Or maybe you just want to take a walk around in the sun and feel hopeful for a few minutes, because goddamn do we ever deserve a little bit of hopefulness nowadays. Whatever the reason you're getting out there and moving again, Lululemon's "We Made Too Much" sale has the gear to help you do it.We rounded up some of the very best options to scoop now. Read More           You Can Buy Apple's AirPods Pro on Amazon Today for Under $200   What is the first thing you reach for every morning? For some, it might be their phone or a gargantuan cup of coffee. For many, many others, it's their headphones. Whether you're dialing into a Zoom call, in need of a good playlist to get the day started, or hoping to tune out your noisy roommate, a good pair is integral to any WFH setup. Since we'll be working from home for the foreseeable future, now's a better time than any to upgrade your current pair. Fortunately, Amazon is taking $52 off Apple's AirPods Pro earbuds right now. It's rare to see this pair under $200, so if you want to upgrade your time at home, it'll be well worth the investment. Read More           We Can't Be Held Hostage to a Political Party That Has Lost Its Mind   Back in February, when the idea of a bipartisan commission to study the events of January 6 first arose, it was the opinion around this shebeen that the whole idea was as doomed as Caesar in the Senate, because the Republicans' complicity in those events would make the "bipartisan" element of any proposed bipartisan commission at best a burlesque, and at worst a tragedy. The shebeen takes no joy in the fact that it was exactly correct in this regard. The idea is in fact as dead as Kelsey's nuts. Charles P. Pierce writes why we need to reckon with January 6 whether or not Republicans are prepared to participate. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe  Privacy Notice   esquire.com ©2021 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019