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35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality War.

SlugpartySausages: When I was a kid in the eighties it was often said there would likely be another world war when the WW2 veterans die out. People with no direct link to the horrors of war underestimate the terrible cost to everybody involved. Seems like there was truth in this prediction.

Specialist-Way-648 , freepik Report

Final score:

141points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

This should be top of the list. My brother watched all the war movies when we were kids. Joined up at 18. He came back after his fourth tour pretty damaged and is currently in a VA hospital where the shoes have no laces. IYKYK

45points

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Trad wives. There is no historical precident for "trad wives" It was few deades after a world war at best. Traditionally women have worked along side men doing everything from farming, running businesses, working in factories or as servants and slaving all the hours of the day, much like men did just to survive. Unless you were very rich everyone worked.

wwaxwork , prostooleh Report

Final score:

131points

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Black Cat 2 weeks ago

I dont understand why anyone would choose to be dependent on another person, its puts them in such a disempowered, vulnerable position. Its the classic recipe for abuse. Sometimes its unavoidable, young children etc, but to want this as a lifestyle? Dont understand it.

62points

Romanticizing something essentially means that you spin hardships in such a way as to make them appear worthwhile. There’s a promise of some sort of grand reward if only you see things through and stick it out despite all the pain. Let’s not be naive: nobody guarantees you rewards. Sometimes, things are just bad, and the pain isn’t worth it.

Take burnout as an example. It’s an incredibly common problem that affects employees globally, and it’s something that we see as a major issue with very far-reaching consequences. Burnout is often seen through rose-colored glasses as part of being a ‘hustler’ (read: an exhausted workaholic with poor boundaries). Burnout doesn’t just affect your health in the short and long term. It also leads to poor performance, worse results, and low job satisfaction. It’s a lose-lose situation for the employees and their employers.

Recent research from SHRM found that a whopping 44% of employees in the United States feel burned out at work. The mental health-focused research also found that 45% of respondents felt emotionally drained from their work. Furthermore, 51% reported feeling used up at the end of the workday.

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Enabling toxic relatives because "family comes first".

dd_phnx , Nicole Michalou Report

Final score:

110points

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Black Cat 2 weeks ago

Families can be the worst for toxic relationships because everything is hidden behind closed doors and children get trained to accept and be codependent on their parents' and siblings' toxicity.

27points

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Hustling and overwork

Sacrificing sleep for the sake of 'hustling' or 'the grind' is being irresponsible, not proactive. Of course many people are forced to do it by circumstance but that doesn't mean it's a good thing.

dauntless91 , Ron Lach Report

Final score:

102points

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Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

Lack of sleep contributes to a number of health problems, physical and mental.

19points

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Thug/gangsta life styles. There's a reason these two words are considered bad. It's not something to strive towards. It's just violence and more violence. .

chado5727 , Wolrider YURTSEVEN Report

Final score:

99points

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Chich 2 weeks ago

You say Thug/gangsta but all I hear is Losers

33points

Meanwhile, the Boston Consulting Group noted in a recent report that an average of 48% of desk-based workers from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States are currently grappling with burnout. One way to combat burnout (and the ensuing turnover!) rates is by making employees feel included, valued, respected, supported, and as though they belong.

Your relationship with work will depend a lot on your background, where you live, what company you’re employed at, how you handle your work/life balance, and how well you enforce healthy boundaries. While some employees are pressured to operate at maximum efficiency and be ‘on’ at all hours of the day, others push back against overwork to protect their physical and mental well-being.

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality ADHD!! I’m all in for normalizing it, but please don’t manic pixie dream girl us literally I’m just out here trying to function.

Major_Run_6822 , Kaboompics.com Report

Final score:

97points

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Annabelle 2 weeks ago

This.

20points

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Celebrity billionaires and CEOs.

Alladin_Payne: Definitely the idea that if someone is a billionaire, they must be really smart and a natural great leader.

avsdhpn , senivpetro Report

Final score:

94points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

Muskrat is neither smart, nor a great leader. He's a narcissist who acts like a clown and the result is a wannabe cult leader.

66points

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Having a baby to save their relationship. People romanticize having kids but the reality is it’s one of the hardest things on your relationship. Don’t bring a baby into a s****y relationship where it’s guaranteed they will end up with divorced parents.

Turbulent-Run7089 , tirachardz Report

Final score:

91points

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CK 2 weeks ago

More than that, having a baby for any reason other than wanting to create a person and be their parent. A baby is also not a PCOS treatment, an investment into your retirement care, or a human pet.

34points

At the end of the day, you can make requests for workplace culture improvements and should high standards for how businesses should treat their employees. However, unless you’re in an influential management or executive position, those key decisions are probably out of your control.

So, it falls to you and you alone to know what your boundaries are when it comes to (over)work. You also have to decide how you communicate them to your superiors and how you enforce them when (inevitably) someone crosses them.

#10

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Psychopaths/narcissists. They aren’t this brooding, hot, super competent person that you can change. They are toxic, will never have any real feelings for you, and will suck you dry as long as you let them.

No-Material6891 , Tobi Report

Final score:

91points

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Annabelle 2 weeks ago

You will NEVER experience the world the same when you start realizing what you survived. ❤️‍🩹

29points

QueenKittyMeowMeow , Nathan Dumlao Report

#11

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality The wedding industry.

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82points

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ManBlob 2 weeks ago

I have never understood the absolute desire to have a huge and expensive wedding with hundreds of guests (when you know maybe 20 people). I'd rather spend the money buying a home or on the honeymoon.

29points

#12

Sharing everything you do with your life in social media on daily basis.

sweeetbella Report

Final score:

80points

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Auntriarch 2 weeks ago

Hi Pandas, I've already drunk two glasses of water and put a load of washing in!!!

48points

What do you personally think society romanticizes that only ends up harming anyone who believes the fairytale, dear Pandas? What’s your relationship with burnout and hustle culture? Do you see it as something glamorous or do you see past the illusion?

On the flip side, do you think there are any things that are romanticized for a good reason? We’d really like to hear your take. Drop by the comments to share a few thoughts.

#13

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Lack of education.

aiwelcomecommitteee: Sad to say, being a complete moron is a common trope in American media. Jersey Shore, Kardashians.

There's a fight now in the states about educated elites versus country bumpkin. Both of those are stereotypes, but the rustic rural life gets romanticized as banjo music and buck teeth and not being able to count your toes.

aiwelcomecommitteee , Abby Chung Report

Final score:

78points

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Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

Being uneducated makes one more vulnerable to con games - and more likely to support a convicted felon for POTUS.

43points

#14

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Stalking.

lunarlandscapes: I think Twilight is actually a great example, I remember seeing a ton of teenage girls romanticizing that Edward kept talking to Bella even when she kinds rejected him. There's a huge amount of people who romanticize "not taking no for an answer" because the person is just so in love

hiyac00lcat7685 , Abhinna Patel Report

Final score:

78points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

Having been stalked more than once, I can say it's one of the most horrible things someone can do to you. I can also say from experience that it's right up there with rape and sexual assault. At least the guy who raped me didn't pursue me after. That last stalker was on my a*s for TWO YEARS.

30points

ArcherEconomy1012 , Kelly Sikkema Report

#15

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Giving birth without the help of pain medicine.

Final score:

75points

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Child of the Stars 2 weeks ago

Labor and delivery, period. It's not some mystical, magical romp through a fairy forest where a unicorn blows soarkles up your hoo-ha. It's painful, gross, and frankly, dangerous--even when everything goes exactly right. I had a vaginal birth with both of mine, one with an epidural and one without (not by choice; little dude was in a freaking hurry!). I love my kiddos and I'm supremely grateful that both deliveries were easy. But let's not pretend it doesn't come with some serious health risks.

45points

#16

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality That not taking days off is a good thing.

No days off will surely be you burnout very quickly.

jazztacos , senivpetro Report

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72points

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Agfox 2 weeks ago

Let's not forget those people who come to work when they're sick because they're so dedicated/their work is so important etc

24points

#17

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Possessiveness in a romantic partner

Its not cute, its not a sign of how much they love you, it is a sign of abuse and either they need to cut it out or you need to cut them out (of your life, I am not advocating violence).

icerobin99 , Trinity Kubassek Report

Final score:

69points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk wants to build a compound in Texas for all his wives and children. Dude just gets creepier every day.

39points

#18

Drinking! It's actually so bad for you and yet everyone acts like it's the best thing ever.

Mas_Basura , master1305 Report

Final score:

68points

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Black Cat 2 weeks ago

In NZ we have a binge drinking culture and if you dont drink people treat you like youre a freak or assume youre a recovering alcoholic, no i just dont like the taste of alcohol.

24points

#19

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Romeo and Juliet.

heili: Ah yes, a five day teen infatuation that results in seven deaths. Romantic.

Ok-Cheetah-9125 , Sema Nur Report

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67points

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CK 2 weeks ago

Romeo and Juliet are not the problem. The feud is the problem. Also Friar Laurence, without whose "help" the play might not have that tragic ending.

25points

#20

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Cheating.

shontsu: Sure, but hear me out.

What if your partner is from the city and works an office job with a suit and tie, but you return home to your small hometown where you reconnect with your highschool sweet heart who wears flannel and rides horses?

Then its ok to cheat right? Because hallmark wouldn't lead us wrong.

saylerthrift , Drazen Zigic Report

Final score:

66points

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Dread Pirate Roberts 2 weeks ago

Typical stupid rom com message: it's not ok to cheat unless it's with your soulmate 🙄

41points

#21

Having the perfect clean cut home and matching a certain aesthetic to where people are calling out the husbands wanting add their stuff to the decor or to the rooms. It’s toxic. Your husband lives there too. Let him put up the dumb deer on the wall if he wants!

And romanticizing the overconsumption of seasonal products on social media platforms. You do not need the new hello kitty or grinch Christmas blanket every year.

kirbinkipling Report

Final score:

66points

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Mike F 2 weeks ago

I wouldn't have dead stuff on my walls for anything. I'm a guy.

17points

UselessAndUnlovable , cottonbro studio Report

#22

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Bad mental health.

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63points

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Annabelle 2 weeks ago

This.

11points

#23

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Abusive relationships.

“Nobody is glorifying that!”

B******t. Does anyone else remember having to suffer through 2017 of immature couples pretending like Harley Quinn and Jared Leto Joker was hashtag couple goals?

TheOtherJohnson , pvproductions Report

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58points

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Dread Pirate Roberts 2 weeks ago

And a lot of abusive relationships in romance movies/shows/books are glorified. It's gross.

26points

#24

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Smoking

Someone told me he wanted to start smoking “for the aesthetic” not even a week ago.

Bobbo_Blobbo , Julia Engel Report

Final score:

54points

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V 2 weeks ago

If the aesthetic they are looking for is smelling like a wet dog pooped on a ded dog then rolled in it, go for it I guess...

26points

farvag1964 , YuriArcursPeopleimages Report

#25

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Street fighting.

Someone can take a bad fall, hit their head on a curb or stairs and die right there.

As a lifelong martial artist I can tell you that people are very fragile.

It's not at all like the movies - even a fight you "win" can leave you with permanent injuries...like my missing front teeth.

Final score:

53points

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Strings 2 weeks ago

I ALWAYS tell people "if you got in a fight, you lost"

24points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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#26

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Autism - but every few years the internet picks and chooses a new thing. It used to be depression, EDs, self harm etc., then it seemed to be Tourette’s and OCD and DID and now, it’s like Autism/ADHD is the *new* thing

I’m autistic myself and have had people patronising me and treating me like a uwu awwtism when they find out.

gremlin_trash , Ivan Samkov Report

Final score:

51points

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Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

I am a high-functioning autistic, which is both good and bad. I can deal with society and hold a good job, but seeing the world a little differently from all those around you can make life hard. Autism is not something to overcome, or be cured; autistics need understanding and acceptance. Would you tell a paraplegic to just learn to walk?

31points

Phoenyx Moonshadow 2 weeks ago

I feel this. (I'm autistic myself)

0points

Sue User 2 weeks ago

The problem is while trying to normalise it, they have gone overboard and made it seem not only okay but romanticised it. Its along the same lines of people not wanting cohclear implants for the deaf because " there is nothing wrong with being deaf".

0points

Delta Dawn 2 weeks ago (edited)

My daughter has high functioning autism and it definitely impacts her quality of life. I’m not saying it wouldn’t be easier if people understood autism better, but for her it’s not just a benign difference. (I’m not sure if that’s what you’re saying, I’m just cueing off the phrase “ Autism is not something to overcome”.)

0points

Tara Noe 2 weeks ago (edited)

I am so sick of this and the 'I'm mildly autistic'. There's nothing mild about it. I spend most of my time struggling to do what others do so easily, getting told off for being 'difficult', and having public, full-on tears meltdowns because there's too many people in the supermarket. Hilarious and cool, huh?

13points

Captain Grump 2 weeks ago

My 19 year old with autism struggles with severe sensory-triggered anxiety, such that even family gatherings are something she can only endure for very short spells. She couldn't manage college, and we're trying to figure out some path forward to independence for her as best we can. And all of that said, she is relatively "high functioning". I would never pretend to know your reality, but FWIW I know from first-hand experience how considerable your challenges are. Self-diagnosed "mild" autism is indeed an insult.

6points

SweetCheesySpaghetti 2 weeks ago

The worst part is that so many people claim they are autistic that no one is taken seriously anymore, and people who really have autism are not getting the assistance and understanding that they need.

9points

Kit Black 2 weeks ago

There are more people with autism than there are services available to people with autism. The problem isn't people who do not have a diagnosis, the problem is people who use the label as an excuse to refuse to take responsibility for their actions.

5points

Captain Grump 2 weeks ago (edited)

I am not autistic, but am the father of two autistic kids, now aged 19 and 24. The pain and isolation of their childhood and teen years is something I would wish for nobody. The meltdowns (as Tara Noe mentions) are horrific to witness, and I can't imagine how hard they are to endure. The trope that autism = genius simply isn't true in all cases (autism often correlates with an unusual ability to monofocus on esoteric stuff, which can sometimes be useful in academic/scientific fields, but that's not a given for all). There's almost always associated mental health issues like anxiety and depression. None of this is to say that being autistic is all bad, but it sure as f**k isn't a fun "quirk" or a super power.

7points

Aussi Panda 2 weeks ago

It is so hard having a child with autism. My daughter is 20 & has a bedroom full of toys. She leaves them in bags all over the house. She is obsessed with the police & will contact them any way she can & make up stories to get them to come over. They have my number so they call me & check if they are actually needed. My son said if we lived in America she would have been shot by now because of the things she has done

3points

Michelle C 2 weeks ago (edited)

I was diagnosed with OCD as a kid and the amount of people I hear saying that “I am (so) OCD about XYZ” or I have a little bit of OCD” about that…If you think you do, please talk to a therapist or psychiatrist instead of cracking jokes and minimizing other people’s suffering. It’s neither amusing nor cute to have OCD; it can be debilitating! The same goes for anyone who has figured out that we have ADHD or something similar later in life: it’s frustrating at times because those who figured it out as adults may wish we could have done a lot differently now that we realize what was really going on when we were kids.

3points

Sue User 2 weeks ago

I dont get your last sentence. I was pushed here om BP to get tested , but i dont see the point. I cant change the past and even if i had a diagnosis, i probably would have done similar things. But that may be the ultra " it is what it iis " mentality i have.

1point

Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

MONK! Another TV series I could not understand the appeal of.

3points

Captain Grump 2 weeks ago

I think his struggle was OCD, but it's certainly a similar phenomenon. I seem to recall an interview with the lead actor where he expressed bewilderment that people found the show humourous, since he saw it as portraying a tragic character who was leading an ultimately sad life (in part due to the death of the character's wife driving him deeper into his OCD).

8points

XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 2 weeks ago (edited)

I don't know why anyone would want to *be* autistic. It's not something I would wish on anyone. I'm autistic & high functioning (I dislike that term, but don't have one that is more applicable). I was also diagnosed around 3 y/o and have had years of ongoing therapy & social groups. People tend to romanticize it because it's often shown in movies/TV as being "ultra smart but socially awkward." What they don't show is how soul-suckingly exhausting it is to live in a world that doesn't make sense while also being required to: emote, have hyperbolic emotions, be illogical for the sake of social conventions, and do all of these stupid little things just so neurotypical people can feel comfortable around you. It's meltdowns when the world is too much, and not being able to touch the dumbest things...like why can't I touch watermelon without feeling like I need to burn my hand off because I can't stand it? And other greatest hits. I don't see the appeal.

2points

AKA AKA 2 weeks ago

thid needs to be higher up

1point

James016 2 weeks ago

My son is autistic and we always worry if he will be able to lead an independent life. He struggles with conversation. Hopefully he will be able to navigate the world as an adult. Yes there are people who use it as an excuse for their s****y behaviour, hopefully a minority. One thing I am still conflicted over is people who self diagnose without seeing a medical specialist. Are they really ND or just trying to avoid taking responsibility for their actions?

0points

Captain Kyra 2 weeks ago

Is it being romanticized or normalized? Don't patronize people but I would argue it is better than ignoring them or institutionalization. Give people time to find the balance.

0points

Simon Chen 2 weeks ago

Everybody needs to be special nowadays, My two cents, if you are capable of having a normal life and can manage your day more or less, like most people then you are so far at the very end of the spectrum that there is no need to tell it to everybody. Furthermore, o suspect that autism is getting more and more diagnosed by professionals because it is so convinient. You can not focus? Autism! You are annoying af with your hobbies? Autism! Your social skills are nothing to speak of? Boom! Autism. Has nothing to do with your parents parking you in front of a screen your entire childhood. So, people are diagnosed with something wich makes it much easier to explain to them whatever problem they have. I say that as a person who was also diagnosed with adhd and autism and in know for sure that is complete bs. I sell clothes for a living and i can tell you within 10 seconds if a person coming into my shop is buying something or is just trying to get warm. That would be impossible for autists

0points

Sue User 2 weeks ago

Autism: this decades fibromyalgia. My doctor has explicitly toldme: lets work through the depression and anxiety ( and naybe even trauma ) then we will see.

0points

CharonsLittleHelper , Valeriia Miller Report

#27

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Being a starving artist.

"Keep your day job." until you actually make it is excellent advice. Not the words of jealous naysayers like is often portrayed in Hollywood.

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50points

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Pittsburgh rare 2 weeks ago (edited)

I know the case of someone who defines herself as an artist, and it's just as accurate as me defining myself as a plumber (when I don't know the difference between a wrench and an Allen key). But to her eyes the world's just not ready for her art 😂.

10points

#28

That there is nobility in unrequired suffering. When youre a chronic pain patient, there is no nobility, youre just... existing. People do not want to be around someone in pain. It also doesnt make you a better person, more noble, none of that. Its useless suffering that doesnt serve a purpose. If your suffering does not serve a purpose to get something done or to improve yourself (for example working out to failure, conditioning yourself to the cold if youre wanting to be a special operations trooper, etc etc), then its not something to look upon and admire.

Saying stuff like "I wish I was that strong"? Yeah no you dont, that means youd have to go through something like that anf you get nothing from it. It doesnt help anything. It dominates your life.

CivilTell8 Report

Final score:

50points

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Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

Those who squawk smarmy crud like "I wish I was that strong" have no idea what pain sufferers are going through. How about you go through a day of endless agony, sweetie?

14points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#29

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Toxic relationships. Like, it’s not cute to be treated like c**p.

UrxLovelyRainbow , freepik Report

Final score:

49points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

50 Shades of Gray is a disgusting abomination and I hope every print is eventually burned.

28points

#30

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Eating disorders and being very skinny.

Lylytr0nnn , Annushka Ahuja Report

Final score:

47points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

Anorexic here. NOT fun. I hate it.

28points

#31

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Serial [criminals] - they make films and documentaries retelling stories over and over in great detail for sadists. I understand hearing a story because it’s part of history but the cinematic approach taken to these biopics are strictly for entertainment purposes and it’s pathetic.

squambish , RDNE Stock project Report

Final score:

46points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

I had friends who were super into Dexter and I just didn't get it. He's a creep and an a**hole. I also hate "vigilante justice" as well. So Dexter had two things I can't stand.

13points

#32

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Vampires. I want to read about terrifying monsters facing off against villagers with pitchforks, not angsty sexy romances.

Firm-Engineering2175 , freepik Report

Final score:

46points

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Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 2 weeks ago

Then try Dresden Files. I love how Butcher handles his vampires.

14points

GoBeyondPlusUltra93 Report

#33

Being constantly busy.

SeA1nternaL: You don’t realize how much it takes a toll on you mentally until you look at your schedule and slowly die inside with the lack of free time!

when i get like a period of not-business, sometimes I feel like I’m just stagnant and doing literally nothing, which kinda guilt trips me

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40points

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Pittsburgh rare 2 weeks ago

Learning to not be productive every minute of the day takes effort when you're wired/have been drilled into hamster wheel mode. It took me surgery and a forced change of lifestyle to get it, but the difference it makes to your mental health is amazing.

12points

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#34

People who glamorize being in poly relationship's and expressing their love for multiple people. No one cares about your legion of lovers. It's great that you switch partners like a pair of socks. No one cares.

Inner_Map_5004 Report

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37points

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Kim Karlotta 2 weeks ago

I get that people who treat poly like the cure for all that is wrong in relationships are a pain, but "switching partners like a pair of socks" is serial monogamy, not polyamory.

23points

#35

Trauma bonding "romance".

Round_Good299 , freepik Report

Final score:

34points

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Emma S 2 weeks ago

Having worked in substance misuse for several years, I've seen people in early recovery jump into relationships many times, and it usually ends badly for both parties. There's a reason people in recovery are usually advised to wait until they've been clean and sober for at least a year before starting a new relationship.

15points

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#36

“Bed rotting”. It’s not just having a lazy day it’s being unable to pick yourself up, it’s not a choice.

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21points

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Matt Du 2 weeks ago

I have extreme anxiety, which causes stomach problems making me constantly nauseous. Half of everything that goes down is going to come back up, even water. I go to a specialist dentist because the acid it is stripping the enamel off my teeth. I've been vomiting for 20 years, the long term prospects are not good. Most of the time I don't want to eat, can you blame me. The knock on effect is tired all the time, I'm sleeping my life away, but not lying down, because that makes the acid worse.

7points

#37

Love triangles.

QueenConqueror378 Report

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19points

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CanadianDimes 2 weeks ago

People should be free to love whatever geometric shapes they please! 😆

6points

#38

Career in medicine or medical science!

The title is fun and all but no one wants to work hours I’m working. Coming home late night to a microwave reheat leftovers and having all my friends and family arrange themselves around my schedule. The only guarantee sure fire way to see me is come have lunch with me at the hospital or pick me up from work to home.

Not to mention the decision you make will cause a significant impact no matter what. You are on your feet all day, running around, constantly liaising with every department under the sun. Senior after your a**e. You’ve seen everything life could possibly gone wrong.

Not to mention the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes, keeping up with the research. Even with all that, you’re highly replaceable and if you don’t want to grind? Sucks to be you cause someone will happily take your place.

The job is extremely fulfilling though but the good is good-good the bad is bad-bad.

Natashaxxiii Report

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16points

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CK 2 weeks ago

I wonder what it would be like if we found a way to make medical professionals without putting them through a mental health ruining machine first.

8points

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#39

That stress is just a drama.

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15points

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Theoretical Empiricist 2 weeks ago

Drama IS stress! It can also be exciting, which is its toxic allure.

2points

#40

Medieval times (thanks HBO) when people were lucky to live to 40 and 90% of the population were basically slaves.

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Final score:

13points

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Terran 2 weeks ago

Yes but no. The medieval times to get romanticised, but also the polar opposite is happening and there is a lot of aspects that's portrait way more negative than reality ever was. We are talking about a long time period (1000 years) and an extremely large area, so depending on the time period the quality of live can be very different. The statement that 90% of people were basically slaves is completely wrong. The feudal system is way more complex and there has always been a dependency of the feudal lord on his subjects. Also, no you were not lucky to live to 40. You would most likely die as a child, but once you made to adulthood you would more likely die in your 60s than in your 30s. Also, there has been way less war and famine than most people would anticipate. Our ancestors knew what they were doing and as long as natural disasters weren't happening, there shouldn't be too many problems and people were well fed. The medieval times are overall depicted worse than they actually were.

10points

#41

High School and by extension, childhood.

Yes, bills suck, and yes, everything is expensive now.

But when I was a kid, I had NO CONTROL over my life. Food, clothes, lifestyle, I basically had to do what my parents and others told me to do.

I graduated college after 24, and I had never felt so free in my life. I'm 36 now and I would never take back my life to when I was a kid. I love being an adult and despised being a kid.

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Final score:

12points

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Pittsburgh rare 2 weeks ago

Some of us don't romanticise childhood. We were genuinely happy, unlike you 🤷🏻‍♀️

11points

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#42

Nonchalance like just f*****g communicate !!!

Final score:

11points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 2 weeks ago

Can't be bothered.

4points

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#43

35 Things People Wish Society Would Stop Romanticizing And Instead Embrace Reality Paris. Paris. Paris. 1000000 times Paris.

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7points

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V 2 weeks ago

I actually loved Paris. Every local I met was so kind and generous.

9points

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#44

Wealth and travel. so many people want to travel the world but never bother exploring their corner of it.

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6points

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Pittsburgh rare 2 weeks ago

To be perfectly honest, I'll only travel if I can get a reasonable level of comfort. As in a bed and running water, and hospitals or a somehow reliable health system. And l definitely won't explore any country in conflict (unlike those dumbasses whose embassy has to evacuate as soon as the ongoing conflict becomes open war, duh).

5points

#45

Crumbl cookies.

That stuff is nasty 🤮.

Final score:

5points

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BookFanatic 2 weeks ago

My boss brought some in for us. Took one bite and my teeth started to ache. Super-duper sweet, but okay in very small doses.

0points

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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Which aspect of life should society focus more on instead of romanticizing it?

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Enlee Jones 2 weeks ago

The toxic relationships in "Twilight" and "Fifty Shades of Grey". Edward Cullen and Christian Grey are not shining examples of the perfect boyfriend, they are abusive a******s. Seriously, go look up warning signs of abusive boyfriends and count how many apply to those two creeps.

15points

Kit Black 2 weeks ago

Twilight did make for a great teaching tool in that era, though. For a teenage group I ran, I printed out a bunch of copies of ~10 warning signs of an abusive teenage relationship~, and the Twilight pg & quote for *every single one*.

11points

Say No to Downvoting 2 weeks ago

Nursing. Either the “altruistic, works 48 hours without rest, Florence nightingale” type, or the “slutty nurse getting on with the doctor in the spare bed” type. Ew. I’m a nurse and work my hours, do my best, be professional, then I go home when my shift is done because I have other things and people in my life to look after and if anyone suggests I like giving sexy sponge baths I nearly throw up because the last bed bath I gave involved cleaning up s**t.

9points

Hell Iz 2 weeks ago

THIS!

6points

Vinnie 2 weeks ago (edited)

Being the loyal, supportive friend who's always there when needed, forever, no matter what and never ask for anything in exchange. AKA, "emotional support dog in human form". It's great to help someone, but if things never get better, the "good friend" can get very, very discouraged and burn out. One way to reduce the burden is to get a variety of supports, including professional help (counselling, therapy, financial planning, whatever).

3points

Sheldon Yee 2 weeks ago

sleep deprivation. basically no one realizes how much not getting a full 8 hours of sleep a night thoroughly f***s up every process in the human body. anyone who says they only need a few hours per night is objectively incorrect.

2points

A C 2 weeks ago

Everyone is going through something. We all have a story. Be kind 🫂🫶🏽

2points

M G----no 2 weeks ago

For the US - High School Sports (especially football). I get it - when you're in school it's fun to go to the games and hang out with friends. But it doesn't deserve all the attention it gets, especially on the news. Our local news stations have extra time for football every friday night. It's so annoying. I literally don't give a $#!+. College sports aren't much more important. Other countries can't figure out why we give ameteur sports so much attention. I totally get it.

1point

This panda votes 2 weeks ago

Parents with codependent relationships with their kids. "Oh, I can't go anywhere because my GROWN CHILD will report me missing if I don't answer my phone when they call." EFF THAT.

1point

Kathy 2 weeks ago

Violence as entertainment is not cool. I don't care what anyone says. It just puts violence as a solution to problems into people's heads. And guess what happens?

1point

Terran 2 weeks ago

Violence as a solution for problems exists perfectly free in our heads without any media influence. I prefer people exploring their violent tendencies in films and video games instead of outbursts of violence where they actually hurt other people.

7points

Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

Regarding violence as the solution to our problems may stem from our wild-beast ancestry. Before they had society and language, duking it out was how our ancestors settled conflicts, like tomcats fighting over a female in heat.

1point

Becky Samuel 2 weeks ago

And yet as movies, tv and video games have introduced more violent entertainment into our homes than ever before, the levels of violent crime have never been lower. It's almost as if the two things just aren't connected at all,

0points

Guess Undheit 2 weeks ago

Stop romanticizing cars. They are a financial drain, a waste, an environmental disaster, and an excuse for getting away with murder. Not just that, cars are temporary - we have already hit peak oil, and resources are dwindling. We could have had 1300 years of rail and bicycles instead of 130 years of cars. bicycles-d...5c66a5.jpg

-1point

Mike F 2 weeks ago

When you HAVE to pedal your @ss 18 miles to buy your groceries you will change your tune. Contrary to your way of thinking, one size does NOT fit all.

5points

Becky Samuel 2 weeks ago

Sure, let me just walk out of my driveway and jump on that convenient train to the grocery store 7 miles away. Oh, no, the station is 15 miles away. Great, I'll just use my bicycle to collect 25 kg of groceries in the pouring rain up and down a steep gradient hill. And all while on the waiting list for my heart operation that would allow me to walk for more than 2 minutes without gasping for breath.

3points

Traveling Lady Railfan 2 weeks ago

Depends on where you live. I just returned from a 15,000km road trip (which wouldn't have been possible on a bicycle) and went to so many places in the Canadian and US prairie region where you are easily 100 km from the nearest grocery store or gas station, several hundred kilometers from the nearest doctor or dentist or pharmacy... Many of the places of the world yes, you can definitely live happily using your own two feet / a bicycle / public transportation. Quite a few places in North America (I'm not counting major cities) you CANT. (And it's not just the distance, it's also the weather)

1point

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Enlee Jones 2 weeks ago

15points

Kit Black 2 weeks ago

11points

Say No to Downvoting 2 weeks ago

9points

Hell Iz 2 weeks ago

THIS!

6points

Vinnie 2 weeks ago (edited)

3points

Sheldon Yee 2 weeks ago

2points

A C 2 weeks ago

Everyone is going through something. We all have a story. Be kind 🫂🫶🏽

2points

M G----no 2 weeks ago

1point

This panda votes 2 weeks ago

Parents with codependent relationships with their kids. "Oh, I can't go anywhere because my GROWN CHILD will report me missing if I don't answer my phone when they call." EFF THAT.

1point

Kathy 2 weeks ago

Violence as entertainment is not cool. I don't care what anyone says. It just puts violence as a solution to problems into people's heads. And guess what happens?

1point

Terran 2 weeks ago

7points

Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

1point

Becky Samuel 2 weeks ago

0points

Guess Undheit 2 weeks ago

-1point

Mike F 2 weeks ago

When you HAVE to pedal your @ss 18 miles to buy your groceries you will change your tune. Contrary to your way of thinking, one size does NOT fit all.

5points