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Ah, life advice! It’s that wonderful thing that we just looove handing out (but hate listening to). Among all the pleasures in life, handing out life advice to a friend or even a complete stranger on the internet has got to rank among the top 100, for sure. And there’s hardly anything better than giving someone advice that we ourselves should be following but aren’t, am I right, dear Pandas?

For instance, I know so much about eating healthily, it’s ridiculous. Do I practice what I preach? Heck no! However, this list is about surprisingly good advice. Advice that’s useful. Timely. Concise. And, frankly, just spot-on. Internet users started sharing all these golden nuggets of wisdom after LA-based TV writer Amanda Deibert created a viral Twitter thread. Bored Panda reached out to her about her thread and you can find what she told us below.

Scroll down and upvote the advice you think is the best and be sure to share some of your own pearls of wisdom in the comment section below. But beware: even though these tips are useful, far from every bit of advice is good for us, as we’re about to find out.

More info: Twitter | AmandaDeibert.com

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

My parents taught me that too. "If you can't afford to give it away, you can't afford to loan it."

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

It’s better to have your nose in a book than someone else’s business. Periodt ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ

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Amanda told Bored Panda that the thread had a lot of great advice and "a wealth of amazing wisdom." In her opinion, the reason why we're so great at giving advice instead of listening to it is that it's easier to see situations clearly for other people.

"When it is our own life, we also have to deal with our own emotions and attachments and habits. I can easily see something with detachment when it isn't my own issue. I think it is actually incredibly difficult to detach and really look at your own life," she explained.

We were also interested to get Amanda's opinion on how we can learn to follow our own advice better. After all, quite a lot of us know what we should be doing better in life but aren't following our own tips despite knowing they're good.

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"I think change is difficult and scary and most good advice revolves around change. Actually, that was one of my favorite bits of advice in the thread: not making a decision is a decision... and it's the easiest one to make. I think the best way around it is to remember that. Good things are difficult and take work, but sitting back and allowing life to just happen is a choice."

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

It's something we all subconsciously do, we tend to pay more attention to people who are like us

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‘Inc.’ points out that successful entrepreneurs “know the value of listening to advice from others,” however, they suggest having a “buyer must beware” type of mentality. In other words, you can’t switch off your mind and follow someone blindly: you might end up in the middle of the woods with no road in sight.

For instance, ‘Inc.’ suggests keeping a keen eye on the context in which the advice was given: are you at a boardroom or a bar? Also, keep in mind that far from everyone is out to help you. They might give you bad advice to slow you down or send you spiraling in the wrong direction. (Yup, corporate life can be brutal.)

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

You don't have to be liked by everyone, just as you don't like everyone you meet! :)

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

Anyone who thinks dogs are obedient all the time clearly haven't had any experience with Chihuahuas

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

Or Shiba Inus. They are stubborn and won't do anything that doesn't make sense to them or that doesn't have a benefit. SIT, nope. COME, nope. Have a treat in hand? SIT, done. COME, done.

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

Or you could be truly independent and make your mind up about a man by yourself.

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These are things you wouldn’t notice until you were further in though. But knowing someone who loves dogs and hates cats is pretty much a clear indication of some type of authoritarian thinking. Who would want to waste their time on that.

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Kirsten Kerkhof
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it should be more to the point of actively disliking / mistreating the cat. You are perfectly welcome to not like a certain animal (I'm not much of a dog person, and I'd prefer to have birds and reptiles at a verrrry comfortable distance), but if you show animosity or even cruelty to an animal, there is a deeper problem.

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

Yes, there is a difference between "not liking cats" and "disliking cats".

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

Yeahhh, no. My husband loves dogs, doesn't like cats. Greatest guy ever.

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

Mine too and yet I have a feeling if I brought home a cat he’d fall in love with it too.

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El muerto
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

awful way to measure people...one aspect of you personality doesn't define the other...like judging after ethnicity, music taste or if they love sports or not...never date some one with such a narrow world view.

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But one aspect of your personality can be dangerous in a relationship. The one aspect being discussed here is authoritarianism. That’s not something that can be in a healthy relationship.

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

Load of rubbish this one. As much as I love animals, there are plenty of reasons to not like them that doesn't reflect onto people.

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No. You’re what they are talking about, Donald. There’s no reason to not like animals.

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

In my experience most of men say they dislike cats because that's what is expected. It's one of those toxic masculinity things. Like cats are girly etc. But when a cat sets a paw in a household, most of the men become best buddies with the feline. Just look at all the posts of 'my dad said no cats in this house'.

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

If that's the case, that's still a good reason to not go out with someone who says they don't like cats.

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

I think it’s acceptable to have a preference. Now people who straight up dislike animals you need to watch out for.

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

Bullshit. I don't like cats really. My wife is better educated than me, probably more intelligent than me and is overall an independent woman. And I love her for that.

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

But you hopefully woundnt bully your dog into complete obedience, or kick and hurt random cats.

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

A lot of people like dogs because they are good walking partners and dislike cats because they are not.

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

I've had two cats who would take walks with me. At street corners we'd stop so I could pick them up, then once we were safely across I'd put them down again and on we'd go. Not all cats will do that but these two did and it was delightful!

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

Where do I stand with women then? I love cats, dogs and red pandas. But not wasps. They are just d***s!

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

Don't like wasps either, especially as a hobby beekeeper. But they're useful

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

Hm. How about this: look at how he treats the dog. If he is just using the dog as a method to feel powerful and "alpha" - look for someone else. Also, just because someone likes cats (or animals in general) doesn't mean they are nice people! So this advice is pretty much bullshit.

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

Horrible advice. I Love dogs, do not like cats and an independent woman is sexy as hell. Obedient women are boring. Also, most dog owners I know don't think of their dogs as "Obedient". They are more like loyal friends. My dog will stare at me give me the "Are you serious?" look when I call him to come inside on a nice spring day.

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

I like both but I prefer cats more. I like their self contained (yet affectionate) natures, lack of neediness and the way they’ll never side with “the man” - ever heard of a Police Cat? 😉

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

I like dogs because I rarely had any friends growing up and my dog was my friend and playmate.

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

dogs are amazing friends. last year when a hurricane happened i was terrified but Lady (my German Shepherd) sat with me the whole time even though i know she wanted to sleep

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

I think this is better put if he 'hates' cats. Preferences are one thing eg dogs are more interactive so people enjoy that, cats aren't and others enjoy THAT. But to actively DISlike an animal is a red flag..

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

Preferring dogs over cats just means you like dogs better than cats. Simple.

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

Or maybe he had a bad experience with a cat as a child? I got scratched once and it took me years to get over it.

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

This is nonsense as it stands - more accurately is to find out how and why. As in if the person you're considering for partner is all "I like dogs because they listen" and you notice the person is one of THOSE dog owners (drill-sargeant nasty-like, super controlling, scolds the dog when they even look at them the wrong way) sure, big red flag. Otherwise... preference is preference. I personally like dogs because I've had good experiences with them. Cats? I haven't. Much blood loss.

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

This is not true. My dad hates cats because they kill birds, not because they're independent.

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

Finally, i get to to use this word: this is undiluted BALDERDASH!

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

None of my dogs has ever been all that obedient. At best they take things as requests, which then need to be followed up by treats. I still prefer dogs over cats because dogs are more likely to be glad to see you. With cats it's far more likely to depend on the personality of the cat. I could see the statement as being somewhat true if the guy is a real hard ass towards his dogs and they've been trained to be obedient.

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

Idk about that, my husband said he didn't care for cats but once we got one those two became inseparable. Now he takes photos and videos of the cat and he always sends me cute cat videos and memes, if fact when he found out he could get a picture of our cat on custom socks he wanted a pair for Christmas and now he wears them all the time.

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

I also noticed a lot of guys who like cats also don't like the responsibility. They want something living around but they don't really have to do much...

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

What a bunch of crap. I like dogs = I'm authoritarian. Yeah, great. I like dogs because unlike the cats I've known, they can be trusted and are faithful. Period.

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

Totally not true. My ex fiancé had a cat and was extremely controlling and I left. Another ex also had a cat and also loved to have authority. I'm more of a dog person because I have more experience with dogs than with cats due to my grandmother being allergic.

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

Bullshit. I dislike cats (1) because they hunt and kill the beautiful songbirds in my yard, (2) because I'm disgusted by litter boxes, and (3) because cats don't respect boundaries, and I don't want their just-walked-through-the-litter-box feet on my kitchen counters. Also, my dogs would die protecting me; a cat would watch while I was raped and murdered, then dine on my nice warm corpse.

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

Or perhaps he likes an animal you have to mindfully build into every aspect of your home life and take responsibility for the exercise and nurturing of instead of one you just feed and clean up crap for.

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

Cats take responsibility as well. Too many people think cats are totally independent (they're not) and treat them like they're disposable, instead of committing to them as a pet owner.

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

Actually, l never get involved with a man that DOESN'T like dogs and I couldn't care less if he doesn't like cats because I don't like them either.

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

Is it from the other post about “cat person” talk about “dog person” in sort of passive-aggressive way? (Don’t remember if it actually was or not, but)

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

My partner does not like cats at all.. but we have been together 8 years and he has been 100% supportive to my needs through the years and openly loving and kind to me. Never ever raised his voice or caused me any physical harm. I am quite dominant and tend to do things with a 'my way or the highway' attitude and while he does not always agree with me, I often get my own way. I am afraid this "theory" of men hating cats means that they only like obedient women is very incorrect.... that or I am doing 'obedient' wrong hahaha

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

This is stupid. Cats can completely be trained and dogs can be completely independent. Liking dogs does not mean you only like those who are obedient.

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

That's just stupid advice. A dog lover appreciates a true friend.

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

Unless you plan on leaving hair everywhere, wandering off into other peoples beds whenever you please, scratching all the furniture and coughing up hairballs, then this is total BS. This mother clearly doesn't think too highly of themselves if they compared their entire gender to natures assholes.

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

If you think dogs are obedient, you never met mine. He's actually a good boy, but stubborn as all get out.

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

Or maybe he just doesn't like doing a litterbox? I mean, there are other reasons.

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

I think only a cat lover would think that dog owners only value obedience in a dog.

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

LOL. Anyone who's had a dog knows that they're not robotically obedient like the cat Nazis say.

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

or perhaps he doesn't want his corpse eaten if he should die and be stuck with his pet. Or he doesn't trust an animal that will smother a baby out of jealousy. Or maybe, just maybe, he doesn't want to have to clean turds up multiple times a day, and have a room in his home that stinks like animal leavings.

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

Dolphins are obedient. What if a man loves dolphins? Is he also a waste of time?

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

Approximately one in four people are allergic to cats and about 65% of people like animals. If anyone (male or female) dislikes cats but likes dogs, most likely they are animal love who happens to be allergic to cats. And your mother is quite clearly pre-judging men (and not women) on almost no information. Pre-judging people on animal preference is only slightly better than doing it on skin color, but not much.

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

what if they've just seen the stereotypes for cats?

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

Wow I thought I disliked cats because I’m allergic and they hate me, guess it’s because I’m controlling and misogynistic.

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

The only good reason to not like cat is because they're trying to take the world over. Some may even argue that they already did. I like them anyway, those furry schemers...

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

What? Dogs are also less clean and smells more than cats, does it mean that this type of men like women with bad hygiene? Cats are much more likely to scratch you whereas dogs are more likely to lick your face, does this tell us something about their owner's fetish? This is not a useful advice, there is no correlations in what she wrote

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Then you can still like them but you just don’t want to live with them. Then your decision isn’t based on your feelings about dominance and authority.

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

I like dogs because they're loyal, not because they're obedient.

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Same concept still. You demand this loyalty from a pet rather than accepting its own independence.

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

I'm allergic to cats, so ... What does it says about me ?

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

I've said this for years. I don't trust men who hate cats -- they have control issues.

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

This is just silly, men don't like cats because they're clingy and always rubbing up against them when the cat wants and usually when you don't. Dogs don't usually do that. That's why.

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

I think this is actually wrong, people like dogs because they are open and wear their emotions on their sleeves. Cats tend to be a little more mysterious and thus harder to read until you get to know them. TLDR: Dogs are easier to get to know.

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

No, I like dogs because they're friendly and they don't scratch my eyes out.

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

I think this advice is totally silly. I have nothing against pets but I don't want them because I don't want to see them die, I remain at 60 traumatized by the death of my dog ​​when I was a child. And then cats scare me, I don't know what they want or what they are thinking and it scares me.

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

Well, anyone who dislikes cats enogh to mistreat them or other animals, not great people. At all.

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

No offense but cats just creep me out. I am terrified of them and don't think I can ever be with someone who wanted to keep one as a pet.

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

My mother liked dogs and not cats. She also liked my sister, who was docile and obedient, and she didn't like me, who was independent.

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

Like my cats independent nature. She taught me how to get petted. Me doggie taught me the same only with so much love in her eyes.

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

Most people that don't like cats either never had one or had a bad experience once, so.....

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

There was another post that compared someone's opinion of cats to their feelings on consent. People that can't accept not being given control over someone else also don't like that they can't control a cat.

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

While there may be a correlation in many cases, I don't think you can extend that psychological assessment to all people who dislike cats. And I know plenty of people who are cat lovers, who do not respect their cat's boundaries - they keep forcing them to give hugs and kisses when they clearly don't want to!

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

Yeah but i like crocodiles so where does that fit in this trite philosophy.

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

I don’t like people who are only dog or only cat people. To me you like all animals or you don’t. Simple.

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

Maybe he just likes friendly beings and not mysangonist assholes 😄😄😄

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

That's a load of crap. My dislike for cats has nothing to do with their independence and that they are not obedient. I dislike them b/c they can be a-holes. I love an independent woman.

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

Never get involved with a man who the cat doesn't like period. Saved me soo much grief.

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

This is absolute rubbish... i hate cats with all my heart but i also want my girlfriend to be as independent as she want to be.

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

I wonder if pragmagressive ever got married, and if so, how long it lasted.

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

Should have had this advice sooner, it might have persuaded me to avoid my controlling asshat of an ex.

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

This is not nonsense. Unless the man is allergic to cats, if he says a blanket “I hate cats” it is a warning sign. I briefly ignored this advice, went out with a man, and discovered he had no empathy, no friends, and didn’t have any relationship to his own family.

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

amen. knew a girl in college who married a man who loves dogs and hates cats. i saw him kick her cat multiple times just for rubbing against his legs. she's not allowed to do anything without his permission now. it's horrifying to watch.

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

I do not think that should mean that every person who likes dogs and hates cats is terrible. I do hope your friend gets help though.

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Truth. A man who hates cats is a man who hates independence in a partner and feels the need to be control his partner, as well as needing to be the centre of her attention and affection. I've seen it so many times. Many men get jealous of cats, and the attention their owners give them. This is a thing, despite the fact that there is so much salt in these comments. Leave him where you find him if he hates cats.

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

The only person I ever knew who really hated cats was my dad, and that was because he loved birds. He couldn't stand the neighbours' cats coming into our garden and killing all the fledglings. He was never controlling when it came to my mum.

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Furthermore, you really should be wary of unsolicited advice. Always ask yourself: what is this person’s motivation? What do they gain from me following their advice? Is there any substance to it? Is it self-serving? Do they simply like hearing themselves talk? When you really start digging deep, you’ll find that there are few diamonds in the rough among the lumps of coal. But the gems you find—they’re priceless when polished with practice and proper application.

The thing about advice is that there’s no panacea, no single cure-all tidbit of wisdom that’s going to apply to everyone equally. Some relationship advice is going to be fantastic for somebody going through a break-up but not for someone in the middle of a marriage crisis.

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

Besides, if you stay in that marriage you're teaching your kids that this is what marriage looks like and all the stuff your spouse is doing is okay.

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Similarly, specific dieting advice might work for a small handful of pro-athletes, but it might be barely effective for someone looking to lose weight. It’s all about weighing in and evaluating each bit of advice separately. What works for someone else might not work for you and vice versa.

However, we can over-think things and we might get analysis paralysis if we only think about which advice is good for us without actually testing some of it out. At least some experimentation is necessary for us to determine what tips and tricks work for us and which ones are best left for someone else.

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

Depends on the company and the person you answer to, sadly. Many bosses do want to be asked about every little thing.

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

The fly in the ointment here is that it isn't always apparent to you that you are ill. By the time it is you are probably VERY ill and going for help may be yet more difficult than normal..

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The problem is that most of us have an opinion about most things. And it can be… difficult to see the difference between somebody’s opinion masquerading as advice and actual advice that the person has applied in their lives and found success. So asking a few follow-up questions is always a plus. Best-case scenario? You go in-depth and fill that noggin of yours with even more useful knowledge than you thought was available. Worst-case scenario? You find out that the person hasn’t been following their own advice and is only speaking on a theoretical level.

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

Yup, especially her age group laundry WAS a nightmare. More handwashing, no dryers, irons were antiquated and made heavy work of shirts etc. No materials that DIDN'T need ironing!

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

wasn't there a study done investigating a correlation between severity of criminal conviction and time since the Judge's lunch break?

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Speaking of which, isn’t it amazing how bad some of us can be in following our advice? We know what works. We’ve seen it work. We’ve doled out the advice to others and watched it work miracles, but we still won’t cut back on our sugar intake/go for nature walks/try meditating every day. Sometimes, it all comes down to just doing it because our minds can (and will) find every excuse known to humankind just to keep you in your comfort zone.

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

Not sure the first part always applies. You being afraid of emailing them could be just as much a reflection of your personality as it could be of theirs.

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

When I run for President in 20 or so years, I’m going to go for the philosopher angle. Hopefully, the difference between me and the other candidates (and previous presidents) will make people at least stop and think. I don’t want to win, but if I can just make two people closer or make one cop stop and think before he shoots, that will be worth everything.

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

Some days when you can just barely show up are because of the day before. But show up! Today is the day to start making your happy ending. Until the day they put you in the grave, is never too late to have one.

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

Just make a decision. If it turns out wrong, learn from it. If it turns out right, learn from it. And: not making a decision is also a decision.

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

In addition, stories make the interview feel more like an informal chat instead of being stuffy. And chatting makes you more relaxed, making it easier to show your true self!

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

I always try to give myself overnight or at least a few hours after writing something important for work. Fresh eyes let you see a lot.

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

I love cooking, but every now and then I will indulge myself to a souvlaki! :)

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

Except when it is your job to educate somebody. Then you should do it.

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

You can't plan everything and sometimes the things you don't plan on are the best things that happen to you.

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

Even people who own taxis have to take them off the road to service them. If you treat yourself at least as well as that then it won't be JUST as bad..

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