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33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions And expensive weddings! That s**t is not normal.

Imonlyhappywhenit , Jonathan Day Report

Final score:

269points

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Beezel Palomar 2 years ago

We are invited to a wedding in a few months(wife's cousin), and we have to spend on at least, new clothes for her, me and our kid, transportation, as it is out of state, hotel room for at least two nights, gift of course. But yeah, thanks for the invite....

36points

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Mom culture. The idea that "mommy needs wine" all the time. Dragging down moms that don't agree with you. And as someone who is childless currently, the idea that we are NOT allowed to speak to you and offer any kind of advice because "you don't have children". I literally gave a new mom ideas on how to help her baby with gas (after dealing with it with my niece for a while) and she told me she didn't WANT my input because I don't have kids.

But the mommy needs wine culture really bothers me.

doborion90 , Tim Patterson Report

Final score:

249points

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Lara Verne 2 years ago

Mommy is alcoholic.

104points

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Alcohol! I’m so tired of people telling me I’m not living my life cause I don’t drink.

Kuesadilla_kush , Karl Baron Report

Final score:

233points

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Luther von Wolfen 2 years ago

Alcoholism is actually an addiction. Everything else I've seen so far is just habitual behavior. People don't have seizures or heart failure when deprived of access to social media.

49points

Aggravating-s***e696 , littlebaileypoo Report

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Filtered photos have become the norm. It needs to stop

Final score:

233points

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Who Panda 420 2 years ago (edited)

This kind of filter is cute and adorable and there's nothing wrong with it. But I do agree on body enhancing ones that make you look not even real. That's why it's a hard thing to live up to

45points

this1is4thechampions , magicatwork Report

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions social media

Final score:

219points

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Mary Rose Kent 2 years ago

This is as close to social media as I get

69points

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Having to upgrade your electronics every couple of years

MastResort , CEBIT AUSTRALIA Report

Final score:

214points

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mulk 2 years ago

Not really upgrade, but completely change (throw away and buy a new one)

36points

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Working overtime and doing more work than the job description entails

Konane_ , José David Leiva Report

Final score:

196points

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May 2 years ago

There are workaholics, sure, but this is more about unhealthy work cultures, than addictions, I think

39points

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Buying presents for each other all the time. Valentines, christmas, birthday, anniversary, new job etc etc.

Stop buying people s**t that they wouldnt buy themself.

rgtong , Mike_fleming Report

Final score:

192points

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loopyli 2 years ago

I know people who will go broke to buy Christmas presents for family members. Gifting is just thinly disguised consumerism, wrapped in guilt.

41points

CoffeeandCynicism__ , Phillip Pessar Report

#10

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Women beauty trends. Regularly getting nails done, eyelashes done, hair dyed and cut, and all the makeup and skin care products you need for your 12 step skincare routine. Yeah, it’s nice to take care of yourself or treat yourself. And hygiene is for sure important. But you shouldn’t have to go every few weeks and drop tons of money to feel pretty cause that’s what society says. And you don’t need endless products either.

Final score:

183points

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TrixicBird(Any pronouns) 2 years ago

Some people do it because they like to and that's fine, whats not is doing it because you feel ugly without it.

53points

thrivingandstriving , Wyatt Fisher Report

#11

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions relationships.. it is okay to be alone

Final score:

172points

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Mary Rose Kent 2 years ago

I love, love, love my alone life!

71points

#12

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions tik tok.. prove me worng

Mirtheapostle , ajay_suresh Report

Final score:

167points

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Itstheoneandonlydave 2 years ago

Remeber vine? Those were the days

34points

#13

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Cell phones. Constantly having it nearby, checking it all the time, having to be available 24/7 in case someone tries to contact you.

As someone who has this addiction, it's really not healthy and adds a lot of unnecessary stress to my life.

triangularbish , Michael Coghlan Report

Final score:

150points

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Memere 2 years ago

I make sure I have my phone with me when I go out of the house, in case of accident or emergency, but I can't stand the thought of being tied to it. Most of the time it's sitting on the kitchen counter or my nightstand!

28points

#14

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Consumerism

Fluffy_giEnt , Karl Baron Report

Final score:

144points

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Eat Dirt Crow 2 years ago

But, how will the economy improve if we don't buy things?

11points

#15

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Some people are addicted to comparing their lives to others when they should really strive to be the best they can be. Trying to outperform others leads to endless frustration, but trying to outperform yourself leads to true improvement.

BlossomtheMare , Jenavieve Report

Final score:

130points

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May 2 years ago

That's why people get issues from Instagram - they're comparing themselves to what they see on that (famously filled with fakes) platform. The whole 'it's not fair that they have more/look better/whatever' attitude is also very bad for the soul

25points

#16

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Working oneself to death

Much_Ad470 , pjmorse Report

Final score:

122points

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Who Panda 420 2 years ago

What a catastrophe!

19points

#17

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions MrGlen456 said:

Sugar

noblechimp84 added:

Completely unnoticed. So much sugar in things people just don't expect or check. Thinking of sugar as a drug has helped me enjoy it more responsibly.

MrGlen456 , lazy fri13th Report

Final score:

119points

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May 2 years ago

This is much worse in the US than in Europe. I mean, why is there sugar in the bread?

49points

#18

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions The entire (side) hustle culture. I understand the need/desire and do it myself too. But I find it insane that we need to monetize almost every waking moment.

wert989 , Seth Werkheiser Report

Final score:

115points

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Otter 2 years ago

Sometimes a side hack is a good thing, I'm currently trying to turn my side hack into a full-time job. In a world where sensible people hesitate to quit one job before lining up another, or to change careers without doing a hell of a lot of groundwork, the side hack can be more than an attempt to monetize every waking moment, it can be a way to transition into a great big life change.

22points

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#24

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Being too connected to friends or social media, you don't need to be constantly on your phone and stopping what you are doing every 5 minutes to look at your phone.

AChaoticPrince , Graeme Paterson Report

Final score:

87points

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NJWanderer 2 years ago

Why are people "So connected, but feeling so alone"

12points

stay-gold_ponyboy , Jorge Franganillo Report

#25

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Fast/unhealthy food.

Final score:

85points

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Who Panda 420 2 years ago

It used to be all you could afford. Now it's the same price as a restaurant!

34points

SwordofMine , Reshma Muralitharan Report

#26

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions Cars. At least American society.

Most countries in the developed world don't use them nearly as much, and are considered some of the best places to live in the world.

Americans are unhealthily obsessed with car culture.

Final score:

75points

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Eat Dirt Crow 2 years ago

Problem is our entire infrastructure is revolved around cars. The streets, the gas stations, the highways, and the parking lot. All for cars. To put in effective public transportation would be cost prohibitive. Plus, we complain when they have road work to put in another lane(don't get me started on how this doesn't help) can you imagine the uproar of all the roadwork to put in a light rail?

35points

#27

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions 5 day work week

evieoroblah , jrsnchzhrs Report

Final score:

71points

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May 2 years ago

I'm confused - what does this have to do with addiction?

24points

Julie C Rose 2 years ago

There are certain comments that are guaranteed to get upvotes on Reddit regardless of whether they actually fit the thread. This is one of them.

12points

Mary Rose Kent 2 years ago

A lot of people are addicted to their jobs? It’s the only thing I can think of.

1point

Kendra Miller 2 years ago

Four day work week! 1 day to clean and do chores, 1 day to see family and friends, 1 day to rest. The 5 day work week was designed when men worked and women stayed home to cook, clean and look after the family. The idea was 8 hours of work, 8 hours of sleep and 8 hours to do with what you will. Times have changed, and nobody who works full-time has 8 hours of leisure time.

6points

Tobias the Tiger 2 years ago

I like the idea that weekends should be 3 days and the week should have 4 days. I recently had a 3 day weekend and I came back from it wishing every weekend was like that.

2points

1010011 1001110 2 years ago

You just described school

2points

Chloe 2 years ago

they should totally switch it to a 5 day weekend 😂

1point

Kim Contreras 2 years ago

Farmers - who provide your dinner- have a seven day work week. When I started working a 'regular' job I was totally amazed about how much free time I had and how many people complained about working so much.

0points

Brian Bennett 2 years ago

One must do what one must do I personally never had a 5 day work week in my life!

0points

RoseAnne Hutchence 2 years ago

What's with the anti-work undercurrent? We want stuff (a roof over our heads, food on our tables, clothes to wear) and none of that is free. Job = income = ablility to pay our own way (and not rely on the social system).

0points

dev mehta 2 years ago

4 days x 10 hours is more sensible

0points

Frankenfrog 2 years ago

Or just not working 40 hours as much work can be done in less hours and more efficiently

1point

Courtney Lunsford 2 years ago

As opposed to working everyday? The 5 day work week it actually cut down from what used to be a 6 day work week. Is someone seriously complaining about something that got better?

0points

Agreaterevil 2 years ago

Something that got better 100 years ago? Something that hasn't gotten better since FDR was president? Something that has gotten far less valuable since it's creation? Yeah its time to complain and time to work towards a change.

6points

Angelar 2 years ago

Very strange poem on this calendar. Very, very strange

0points

Who Panda 420 2 years ago

What language? Is it worth translating?

0points

#28

33 Things Society Has Made Us Believe Are “Necessities” But People In This Online Group Argue They Are Addictions "You gotta be a doctor!!" - Lots more jobs and fields that make more than doctors..

Key_Ad_6455 , Army Medicine Report

Final score:

68points

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PlantMan2112 2 years ago

Plus unless you’re a specialist, you’re not making great money in the grand scheme of traditionally profitable careers. Never mind malpractice insurance.

17points