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We usually expect things to go the worst possible way—whether it’s failing that crucial exam you need to get into uni, or getting painfully rejected by your best friend who you’ve been in love with since childhood. There’s something liberating about expecting the most dreadful scenario, but nothing feels better than when it turns out the opposite.

Luckily, the internet is a magical place and there’s a little corner for everything: the bad and the impossibly good. Like this community on Reddit, r/UnexpectedlyWholesome, which has been sharing incidents and cases that took a U-turn for the wholesome for the past three years since its launch on February 19, 2017.

From a boyfriend praying on Twitter for his girlfriend’s period to come today, to a landlord who said no pets allowed in the property, some things are made to have exceptions and the most wholesome outcomes. No spoilers, but who doesn’t love happily-ever-after endings?

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This Make Me Happy

This Make Me Happy

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Wholesome 100

Wholesome 100

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for giving your cat another chance. She is a dear friend, and part of the family as well. It was the best decision you could have made. She was not ready to leave you.

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It feels like we’re living in a drought of good news. The past year hasn’t been an easy one and the general emotional state of people around the globe is not the best one. And how could it be otherwise with what we’ve all been dealing with lately?

But it turns out that feel-good news like this wholesome post can bring much-needed health benefits, especially in times of crisis. One study from Brigham Young University proved that sharing positive experiences, events, and stories has immense perks. The researchers invited participants to keep a journal of grateful experiences over four weeks, and share them with a partner twice a week. Those partners who received good news reported being in a better mood overall.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so sad that no one would give him the time and patience he needed. So glad he eventually found someone to talk to.

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Found This Gem

Found This Gem

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is such a sweet story. And, your maternal grandfather seems like the coolest guy. Many people would have looked down on someone who was a sanitation engineer. I respect people who make an honest living.

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Moreover, reading bad news is able to stir up the hormones and spark the neurotransmitters that alter our mood. In the same way, exposing ourselves to positive information has a calming effect. According to the positivity advocate and writer Celia Abernethy, human-interest stories not only make us feel happier, they also increase trust and hope in humankind. “Stories about improved living and health conditions are uplifting and encouraging.”

Stories with happy endings, wholesome twists, and wonderful people assure readers that whatever happens, we will be fine because the world is full of great human beings. This hopeful thinking is what we critically need these days.

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Hearing The Words From Love

Hearing The Words From Love

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your mom heard you. No offspring is perfect. You were there for her when it really mattered.

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I'm Not Gonna Spoil Anything, Just Read It And You'll See

I'm Not Gonna Spoil Anything, Just Read It And You'll See

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"The More You Yell At Her, The More Money She Makes!"

"The More You Yell At Her, The More Money She Makes!"

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Bardhi's Dad
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That was very... how to say... original way to tell somebody to shut the f.ck up. Lol

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Landlord Says No Pets Allowed, But An Exception Is Made

Landlord Says No Pets Allowed, But An Exception Is Made

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The frog does look rather polite, doesn't he? I'm glad the landlord acquiesced.

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An Unexpected Friendship

An Unexpected Friendship

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t understand that logic, since when can you only call your friends by their first name. I understand there is an etiquette when it comes to teachers, elders and royalty etc but not every Tom, D**k or Harry.

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Goby Saves The Day

Goby Saves The Day

Instead of placing garbage cans around this beach, the city made a giant see-through fish out of some barbed wire and meshm and added a sign that says "Goby loves plastic, please feed him". Kids love feeding Goby, who is usually full by the end of the day, and taken away by the city.

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Boys Like Flowers, Too

Boys Like Flowers, Too

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She Said Good Morning

She Said Good Morning

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart breaks for this poor girl, hopefully that good morning is a small step to a long recovery.

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Found This Unexpectedly Wholesome Response

Found This Unexpectedly Wholesome Response

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That mug has certainly made the rounds. It has now become a family heirloom.

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George Bush Sr's Dog Got Too Fat

George Bush Sr's Dog Got Too Fat

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

George Bush took Ranger's weight loss regime very seriously, as a good parent should. I like his all-points bulletin.

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Wants To Learn For That Special Someone

Wants To Learn For That Special Someone

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I Was Expecting A Nice Guy Story. Although I Was Not Disappointed

I Was Expecting A Nice Guy Story. Although I Was Not Disappointed

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Straight As Nails

Straight As Nails

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know what you are, You are in Love. Those are some deep feelings you have, you don’t need to stress/worry about labelling yourself. Just follow your heart. As David Rose on Schitt’s Creek says “I like the wine and not the label”.

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I Love This

I Love This

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Beginning And End Of Decade

Beginning And End Of Decade

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Bardhi's Dad
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the greatest achieve and the greatest happiness when the dream come true. Have a good wind in your wings, young man!

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Piggyback Sunset

Piggyback Sunset

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troufaki13
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird fact about me. I love talking to strangers but I don't like talking to people I know :/

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This Gem I Found On Twitter Today

This Gem I Found On Twitter Today

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Wholesome Protesters

Wholesome Protesters

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Amanda Hunter
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what we need to do to our Police officers, they're going through a terrible time right now.

Cheryl Carter
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People of all backgrounds are amazing and do amazing things for each other! This will stay in my heart for a long time!!

Marnie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, if the protesters and the military have no quarrel, then both are powerless, and the people that the protesters want to change things are above all of it. So, it's great that the people above all of it didn't cause animosity between these two groups, but how does it help the cause? Sentimentality is nice, but must be analyzed.

Bacony Cakes
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*insert that one picture of a different protestor with a cake*

Courtney Christelle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People keep thinking our differences matter but they don't. Not enough to divide us.

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True Love

True Love

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awww, my heart is melting, my hubby started crying as I walked down the aisle. Probably crying thinking “what the f**k have I gotten myself into” hahaha.

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We Have Much To Learn

We Have Much To Learn

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Unexpectedly Wholesomeness

Unexpectedly Wholesomeness

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Bardhi's Dad
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have similar memories with my dad. He died 42 years ago, I'm 58 now, and I never forget that love and care he show in that subtle and warm way to me, my younger sister and my little brother.

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Gordon Ramsey Hood Edition

Gordon Ramsey Hood Edition

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Awwwww This Is Absolute Poggers

Awwwww This Is Absolute Poggers

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Francis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if anyone here knows the iron druid chronicles by kevin hearne: you know oberon and how he talks. i just imagined him being a film doggo and just so happy that he can't stop waggling his tail xD (okay this comment is very random)

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My Neighbor Almost Had My Mom Worried For His Safety

My Neighbor Almost Had My Mom Worried For His Safety

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A Man Trying To Dry The Bird That Is Wet Due To The Downpour And Is About To Freeze From The Cold... With A Hair Dryer

A Man Trying To Dry The Bird That Is Wet Due To The Downpour And Is About To Freeze From The Cold... With A Hair Dryer

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Turned His Life Around

Turned His Life Around

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El Dee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone deserves another chance, the chance to reinvent themselves. Good luck and I hope his business makes it through the pandemic!!

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Wholesome Dealer

Wholesome Dealer

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Francis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

your good guy neigbourhood dealer is there for you when you need him. - sounds like a good ad :D

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Do What Makes You Happy

Do What Makes You Happy

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Definitely Something I Would Do

Definitely Something I Would Do

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Capn_Ahab
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dog: Faʻamalie atu, ou te le tautala Igilisi Me: What? Dog: Ou te le tautala Igilisi, o le a se mea o fai mai ai oe? Genie: You didn't specify which language.

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Thanks Satan

Thanks Satan

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A Message I Received After The Christchurch Terrorist Attack Killing A Family Member

A Message I Received After The Christchurch Terrorist Attack Killing A Family Member

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm beginning to think racism as a mental illness rather than a character flaw.

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This Man Gave A Boost Of Self-Confidence To These Girls

This Man Gave A Boost Of Self-Confidence To These Girls

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Completely Out Of The Blue

Completely Out Of The Blue

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s because you are missing an ingredient, Grandmother’s love. Now there are alternatives but they aren’t as pure in quality.

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Now This Is A Rare Occurrence

Now This Is A Rare Occurrence

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Wholesome And Actually Unexpected

Wholesome And Actually Unexpected

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I Was On Amazon Searching For Scrunchies. I Would Have Never Expected To Almost Cry While Reading A Review!

I Was On Amazon Searching For Scrunchies. I Would Have Never Expected To Almost Cry While Reading A Review!

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I Love Daddy

I Love Daddy

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He’s In La La Land

He’s In La La Land

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A Caring Developer

A Caring Developer

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Pamela24
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fairly wholesome but it still should have been made free. I bet there are other extra options that don't help disabled people and could be easily behind a paywall (I understand the creator deserves to be paid). Now it seems like every single disabled person should have to write which seems ridiculous.

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I Hope This Is Unexpected, Have A Nice Day!

I Hope This Is Unexpected, Have A Nice Day!

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FurryManiac
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone wants more good natured threats and other mildly disturbing facts, this is user @biggestgaudiestpatrounuses(I may have spelled that wrong) on Tumblr

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Love Comes In All Colours

Love Comes In All Colours

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The photos may have been taken secretly, but their happiness is evident. And, that cannot be taken away.

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Good Things Come To Those Who... Wait

Good Things Come To Those Who... Wait

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Nadine
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband proposed when we'd barely been together for a year and I said no because I wasn't ready for that type of committment yet. Now we've been married for 6 years.

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Wholesome Army Recruiter

Wholesome Army Recruiter

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Wife Sending A Message To Her Husband Through A Reddit Post

Wife Sending A Message To Her Husband Through A Reddit Post

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