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Forrest Gump was right, life really is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get. Most often, it’s a mixed bag: there’s a lot of bad with the good and good with the bad. However, some days are pretty one-sided.

One day might be full of optimism, sunshine, and enough motivation to move mountains. Another day might be full to the brim with exhausting challenges while you’re losing your faith in humanity, desperately trying to hold the tears back. It’s those days that leave us thoroughly defeated and sad to the core, disappointed not just in ourselves but in others as well.

The r/sadcringe subreddit is an online community of nearly 1.2 million members that has been documenting some of the most awkward and embarrassing situations since 2013. We’ve collected their best recent posts to share with you, Pandas. But keep in mind—some are so awkward and cringey, they might just throw your day out of whack.

Meanwhile, read on for Bored Panda’s interview with Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant Lee Chambers about accepting and embracing flaws, and why not running away from our vulnerabilities makes people respect us more. When you’re done with this article, you might want to take a peek at our earlier posts about r/sadcringe here: Part 1 and Part 2.

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That Feeling Is Contagious

That Feeling Is Contagious

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

Ohhhh where's the marshmallows? Time to make some s'mores on this roast

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Psychologist Lee, the Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing and PhenomGames, told Bored Panda that it’s important to accept that people—from ourselves and our friends to complete strangers—are not perfect. In fact, they’re far from perfect. However, our flaws make us who we are as individuals.

“As humans, we are a wonderfully unique mix that is personal to each one of us. It can always be difficult to find peace with our flaws,” he told us.

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It’s My Wedding, I’m Missing My Wedding

It’s My Wedding, I’m Missing My Wedding

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I Cooked Dinner For My GF Last Night And Thought I Did A Good Job

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“Whether they [the flaws] be physical, mental, intellectual, or social, many of us will at some point in our childhood been bullied or singled out for our differences,” Lee said that people’s vulnerabilities can mean that others make fun of them. Being different is hard.

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I Was Not In His Story

I Was Not In His Story

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

This was on the teacher. who asks 4th/5th grader to do this? Just asking for drama.

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Incels Online Are Cringe. In Person? Even Worse

Incels Online Are Cringe. In Person? Even Worse

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

You think the Chads are upset at the term like the Karens seem to be, or do they take the D**k approach and just kinda laugh it off?

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Say You’re Insecure Without Saying You’re Insecure

Say You’re Insecure Without Saying You’re Insecure

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

haha don't wear your makeup lol XD I'm insecure XD afraid you're going to try to steal my boyfriend lol haha I mean I don't care if you want to wear makeup for yourself my boyfriend will also be there haha lol XD so maybe don't XD

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“It can be easy to ignore them [the flaws], and pretend they don't exist, but the real power comes in accepting them, embracing them, and realizing that some flaws we can change, and others might not be flexible,” Lee told us.

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Athena June
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This got worse with every consecutive sentence

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Caro Caro
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What sentence??? It's bad grammar topped with stupidity and sprinkled with horse sh!t.

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

Sir, put that thing away: 1, there's children here, 2, it's blocking air traffic, 3, what in the f*ck is a horse-wolf, and 4, classical fertility gods are not sexy anymore.

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Carbonel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even IF this guy was hitting on someone who wanted to role-play furry whatever… the cringe is high in this one. Bro… sort yourself out… a winged wolf horse would not purr, shine cutely or gulp and stutter. Unless… OMG IT’S A MY LITTLE PONY WOLF HORSE!!!

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Fat Harry's Ghost
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jesus, why do people do this? Do they actually read this back before pressing send and think "Yeah, that's definitely the image I want to convey"?

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Markie Proctor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was married to one, yes that's exactly what they do but the above is actually pretty tame....no punk intended.

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Scagsy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm curious. Does this kind of thing float anyone's boat? Would you date this cre...chap?

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KombatBunni
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can say it, CREEP! I’ve seen some weird s**t on the internet but sweet holy wtf

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ƒιѕн
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not very confident for someone with a gigantic horse wolf c**k.

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

THIS is the reason people think Furries are so weird. Because of people like this and Zoophiles claiming they are part of the fandom, we have a bad reputation.

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Aaron W
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should have stopped at 'Hey'. Everything after that just got worse and worse.

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SassJack90
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi, *penis burst through pants* you're kind of cute *gets ice pack for poked eye*

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Who the What
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This physically hurt me. I actually got a pain in the back of my head reading this. Please send help, I want to burn down the internet again.

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LuckyNumbers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Witef is a horse wolf c**k. You know what. Nevermind.

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fu yu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disturbing from beginning to end. (Get the pepper spray.)

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Emo Sloth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ima try to analyze the species of animal just for the kicks. So like... it's got wings? Are they bat wings or bird wings or what? For the sake of biology, Ima say they're bat wings because horses and wolves are mammals. It's got a gigantic horse wolf c**k so is it horse sized or wolf sized or is like horse sized but wolf shaped or wolf shaped and horse sized??? I dunno but it purrs, so its got something going on w/ its throat or chest cavity or whatever. Judging by the fact its got wings and the only thing horse/wolf about it is its reproductive organ, its safe to assume this thing is mostly bat. Plust, bats purr. So.... Domain Eukarya, Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Mammalia, Order Chiropterea, Family Pteropodidae(?), Genus Pteropus, Species Pteropus Equus Lupus. I guess?

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Mary Bricklin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I just puked in my mouth... 🤢 This kind of thing *may* have been cute when were 12, but that's not cute anymore. Especially with the whole 'attempts to hide my massive gigantic horse wolf c**k' bit. Like WTF? Not cute, and definitely not sexy.

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Rosemary Booth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone please tell me what the f is up with the typed out stuttering???

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

He’s apparently so shy he can’t say a single coherent sentence without getting stuck on a word, but has no qualms about getting his imaginary horse pen is out. Hmm k

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shinshige
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m sorry. . . “massive gigantic horse wolf c**k” is just TOO freaking funny.

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Steve
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a furry myself, sadly this sort of stuff still happens. It's what happens when you don't separate the furry fantasies from the norms of real life and don't know how to talk to people.

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Potato
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, non-furries have their share of creeps, too. It doesn't define the whole group. #notallfurries

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Jill Bussey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know when this started, the whole "cute" storyline approach, but it really really needs to stop.

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Zol
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how very sad ... technology can't replace intelligence ... or hide emotional under-development

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KariLovesHerKat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously what is this all about? Is this some weird role play people are into now.? It's bloody weird and unsettling.

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Celeste Grant
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is truly horrific! This role play s**t is so creepy, especially when it's unsolicited. I can't believe that anyone thinks it's cute except the person sending it.

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Potato
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I often lie awake at night thinking of the stupid s**t I said as a kid. I think I'm going to sleep very well tonight!

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

The worst part about these kind of neckbeards is that you’ve got hardly any witt you can use against them. Your best chance is blocking them, and that’s no fun

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bob bruce
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When an incel tries their hand at writing fantasy fiction.

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Garry Cowan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jim Morrison was right people are strange very very strange ☹️

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Persp Gold
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the concept of what women want never ceases to entertain me. a massive horse wolf anything is a big no

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Vanta Black
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all furries are bad, but the ones who are mention their "massive gigantic horse wolf c***s" before your heart has managed to beat twice.

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Jenny Barton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do people get to the point that they think this is anything but really disturbing?

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digitalin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the weird imagery/roleplay aside, do guys really think that women are attracted to self-defeating un-confidence? So much so that they deliberately act that way?

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Got Myself 4 Pandas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What in the holy hell is this - I cringed so much I'm not sure my face will ever recover

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PADNA
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should stop with Anime production until these fad stops being a thing

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tamèreestchaude
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This reminds me of my 8 year old royale high phase when I would chat things like *Smiles cutely* *does homework cutely* *Laughs cutely and blushes hard* I regret those days......

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Wednesday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMFG - Boys, Young men, Hopeful suitors - Please for the love of all things DO NOT DO THIS... If you wanna write a graphic novel, or a screenplay, this *could* work, but for f**k's sake - do not do this with a real girl/woman/hopeful partner.

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Egg
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, horse wolf c**k? How is that a thing?

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Morgan Carpenter
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has to be a joke...*looks to other pandas for reassurance* right guys?

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Ashen Rayne
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe if you roleplay and warn ahead of time with someone you know well. Otherwise...Ew. :/

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Court Jester
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great Lead Idiot! I mean, I'm sure that made the rest of your verbage much more enticing. SMDH

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laura lee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought he was a brony, but "purr"... so he a gryphon? Chimera?

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Jojo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That makes me want to vomit violently for 2 days straight

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BasedWang12
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

even if this was written as a joke and no one on earth writes like this (which sadly I know better), but even if this was a joke..... I hate this person

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

this makes me feel a feeling ive never felt like a mix of sadness and concern

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Having a growth mindset is very rewarding and can lead to a higher quality of life. The psychologist told Bored Panda that we have to draw our attention to the areas where “we will have developed in other ways and have amazing strengths as a result” despite our other flaws.

According to the mental health expert, what really helps in our journey through life is to realize that nothing and nobody is ever perfect. Nobody is immune to embarrassment. Nobody has avoided sadness. And absolutely nobody hasn’t ever made a fool of themselves in some awkward way. They’re all part and parcel of being human.

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If You Can’t Convince Him, Surely Everyone Else Can! /S

If You Can’t Convince Him, Surely Everyone Else Can! /S

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

If you wana marry him why not just propose yourself? Worst thing that could happen is he'll say no right?

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Realization

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

BREAKING NEWS: WOMEN CONFIRMED TO BE SAME SPECIES AS MEN, 8TH TIME TODAY. (this appears in the news every week)

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Sheesh

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

😂😭😭😭😭 I really feel bad for Gary- just look at that exclamation mark 😭

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Instead of shying away from our mistakes, embracing them is the healthy way to react. By acknowledging our vulnerabilities, we become stronger and more resilient. We also become more respected by our peers.

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Fs In The Chat

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

Poor old drummers. They're always there at the back getting no credit, and even in death this guy only merited four words (and three full stops).

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Someone Tell Me This Is Fake Please

Someone Tell Me This Is Fake Please

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“The beauty is that sharing our flaws helps us to become more human and connect with others, as we all have weaknesses, and being vulnerable and open will have others seeing you as authentic, honest, and courageous,” Lee said that there are definite upsides to honesty.

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Text I Got From My Friend After We Already Called And Talked The Previous Night

Text I Got From My Friend After We Already Called And Talked The Previous Night

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When You Have Run Out Of Attention And Need Others To Acknowledge Things That Didn’t Happen

When You Have Run Out Of Attention And Need Others To Acknowledge Things That Didn’t Happen

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

Yeah, every 7 year old writes those kinda notes.... and the handwriting is .... Oh fu*k it, who cares.

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“The process of taking ownership of your flaws is powerful as it also makes us more accepting of the flaws of others and less worried about fitting in. For as long as we don't embrace our flaws, we will be running from them and be more judgemental of others, less tolerant of differences, and more controlling,” he said.

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One Way Friendship

One Way Friendship

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

I get it stings but you can't expect people to keep everything you give them

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Betty (Bet He) Regrets Telling Her That

Betty (Bet He) Regrets Telling Her That

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

Betty (bet he) thinks it makes it larger by calling it a "Macropenis".

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Earlier, one of the moderators running the r/sadcringe subreddit, u/Niceboihappy, told Bored Panda that their community has been growing bigger and stronger since the start of the pandemic.

According to the moderator, it’s best to own up to any embarrassment or mistakes if things don’t go your way. “I would say be confident, but not too confident. And, especially, for an unexpected response, it is probably best to just own it and make light of it,” they said.

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Anon's Rejection

Anon's Rejection

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

Men do not realize a woman alone at their home it's very scary and she was working at a job where you're paid to be friendly also it's normal to be friendly. When something happens we're blamed for doing a job where we "put" ourselves in harms way or we're not believed at all bc we could've "given mixed signals". It's awful

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Everytime I See This It Makes Me Cringe. I Present, A Poster At An Anime Convention

Everytime I See This It Makes Me Cringe. I Present, A Poster At An Anime Convention

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

What should really make you cringe is the fact that they needed to put up a poster.

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This Poor Guy's Got Some Big Issues

This Poor Guy's Got Some Big Issues

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Why Was This Necessary?

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Jeez

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

So I think Gramma has realized there ain't no great grandkids coming from Little Chadwick here...

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When Being Antivaxx Is Your Only Hope

When Being Antivaxx Is Your Only Hope

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Self Report: Spent About $200 On Food, Drink And Decorations For My 30th Birthday Party. Nobody Showed Up (Either Ghosted, Cancelled Last Minute, Or Couldn't Come Until Late)

Self Report: Spent About $200 On Food, Drink And Decorations For My 30th Birthday Party. Nobody Showed Up (Either Ghosted, Cancelled Last Minute, Or Couldn't Come Until Late)

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My Friend Who Ive Known For Around A Month

My Friend Who Ive Known For Around A Month

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I Am Now "Ethnic Ted Bundy"

I Am Now "Ethnic Ted Bundy"

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Do Not Talk To His Girl

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No One Showed Up To The Speeding Dating Event

No One Showed Up To The Speeding Dating Event

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

I like how there is a chair just facing a wall. The gave up spot.

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He Bought Tinder Gold To Improve His Chances But Still

He Bought Tinder Gold To Improve His Chances But Still

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

I'm willing to bet all those chats consisted of him being demanding and them backing away swiftly.

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Cucked Jpeg Owner

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