There are skills in life that we have learned which most likely weren’t taught at school—something that you could potentially come across at the least expected moment in your life and well, that’s when your universal domestic knowledge would come in and save the day.
So whether it’s jumpstarting a car, saving a choking dog, or knowing how to make the most out of any Google search—you will totally cover it! It’s great to be fully equipped to face any situation that you could possibly find yourself in. People on the internet call it “dadvice”—something that your dad has definitely decided to teach you, but as we know, even the best dads fail to fill in the gap. This popular Reddit community called Every Man Should Know is on a mission to introduce you to anything that your dad could have forgotten to cover.
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The community has over 480K followers who are always ready to give you valuable dadvice. And although Every Man Should Know is perhaps aiming at a particular audience, we think that actually, everyone could definitely use some necessary life skills regardless.Bored Panda has selected a handful of tips offering you some spot-on skills to sharpen your life resume with.
Let us know the most valuable life skills you were happy to have in a complicated or not-so-complicated situation or have learned recently and wondered how the hell you have lived all of this time without them. You can share your stories in the comment section at the end of the list.
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The little wooden wall behind the fire is very important as it directs the fire to your shelter and isolates it from warming the rest of the forest!
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Know The Warning Signs Of Suicide
I display most of that just having to put up with some anti maskers around here...
6) check if homicide will solve the problem 7) find contract-killer 8) maybe think again after hearing the price, 9) stock up on booze
Load More Replies...One of my dearest friends committed suicide nearly a decade ago. He didn't exhibit any of these signs. Instead, he had cleaned up (quitting both alcohol and drugs) and was enthusiastically and positively talking about getting our band back together. Three weeks later, I attended his funeral.
Yeah, I also had doubts about this one. Sorry for your loss, I also lost an acquaintance to suicide. It is very common for people to look like happy and at peace with themselves right before they commit suicide. So many times, when a famous person dies of suicide, we hear this so often: "but s/he seemed so happy! I thought they were cured..." Something along these lines anyway. And, honestly, it makes sense to me. Once you've made a choice, you no longer contemplate. And, once you know it's your last days, you want to spend them happily. When life is perceived as pain, knowing that it ends soon might give the sufferer a sense of comfort and peace.
Load More Replies...Been there, realised and asked for help. That was 5 years ago after, with hindsight, 10+years ill. So glad my wife and daughter are still with me.
I'm not sure about this one, honestly. These feel more like the stereotypes about how one is expected to act before committing suicide. Also, this is pretty common behaviour amongst teenagers (still not generalising, it all depends on a variety of individual traits and situations). While, yes, these might be some signs to take seriously, please, know that way too many people act the opposite of this before they take their life away.
1) people are too happy - while few minutes/hours/days ago were very sad 2) they will always try to change the topic from themselves 3) always "everything is ok" and back to no. 2 4) they're very quiet and think a lot 5) they will do everything to make you feel like they're fine and there's nothing to worry about 6) they will never mention how bad they're feeling, or how they want to end things, or will start giving things away 7) increased interest in medicine, cought syrups, fascinated by water, fire, forest etc. In bad way 8) fake laughter and smile when everybody is watching 9) they will start pushing you away from themselves, by loosing the contact, saying mean things, or simply, throwing their anger towards you 10) they will never make promises, longer than few days. 11) starting conversation out of nowhere about their favorite place to spend time That's my experience from saving people from suicide and rescuing them from the arms of depression, anxiety, ED and so on.
So please don't follow or believe in things like this! Depression is a quiet illness and it always take people away quietly. Also, talk to the medics, use special lines for suiciders (yes, as a friend, or a family member you can call and ask for advise as well!) And read a lot posts on med websites about preventing someone from suicide!
Load More Replies...Ya k ow they can be really "happy" and they're always full of life and just you don't realize anything is wrong. They don't show signs. They don't act like they're going to. They're safe all the time and they don't want you to get hurt. We need to understand that and I really mean this in the best way possible but we need to understand that we can say "call me if you need anything" or maybe it's "text me at any time of the day if you're not okay" you say "you aren't bothering so please text/call me when you feel bad" but they won't normally do it because you are doing good in your life maybe and they don't want to drag you down. I know that because I've been through it myself but you won't normally get that call at 2 in the morning because they feel like they're affecting your life and feel like a burden to you. Just thought I should say that it's not meant to hurt or offended anyone though. I'm sorry if it does
Seriously though, you should REALLY be worried if, after those five signs, they are suddenly and miraculously “over it” one day. Far from it. It’s actually a sign they’ve finally made up their mind to go through with it, are calm in their decision, and setting everything they need up to do it. If you notice this sudden “snap out of it”, get them away from where they are and into the care of professionals IMMEDIATELY! Any hesitation, and you risk losing them.
And you should REALLY worry if they suddenly seem to snap out of it and seem to have miraculously and suddenly just gotten over it one day. That generally means they’ve finally made up their mind to actually do it, are incredibly calm about the decision, and getting it all set up and ready to go. Get them away from where they are and to professional help ASAP!
References to "going home", "going away", "seeing" someone who has passed even a pet.
Not a very good list. If they have a plan to actually do it (Shotgun in the tub, razors down the arm after a bottle of aspirin, etc) or they're giving away things you know they greatly value- these are the HUGE red flags. ACT IMMEDIATELY!! My brother exhibited these in the 2 days before he killed himself. I was too young and dumb to pick up on it.
Nobody cares until AFTER the person kills themselves. If a person tries to kill themselves and fail, still nobody cares. People care even less then. So, not sure what the point of this is.
That is 100% true. Nobody cares about you until you die and suddenly "you were selfish" and everybody pretends to love you. If they really cared they would have noticed.
Load More Replies...Not to mention the individual warning signs. Mine are increased nightmares, stop cleaning, isolation, combative about everything, stopping of self care on any level. Watch out for your signs.
Well, after a week of home schooling I'm feeling all of the above (don't worry, I'm ok!).
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and if you can't be nice, at least be polite. Life will be a bit easier.
Load More Replies...Actually I think it's a little refreshing. Yesterday I saw yet another article about what womens clothing you might wear that's a turn off for men. I thought why is it always women? Men dress like crap too :)
Load More Replies...Next time, please have a post that tackles "how to have manners," because it seems today's society are lack of that character.
Some youtube hacks: In the app double tap on the left or right side of the video to skip 10sec. In the browers use the arrow keys for the 10sec. And J and L for 20sec skip. The K pauses/plays the video. My left hand fingers are always on top of JKL on the keyboard when watching youtube. Also if you see little lines in the YT play bar that are chapters. You can go through the capters by pressing 0123456789.
maybe change the heading to life skills that may be useful to some MEN. Hey, gives you an opportunity to do a similar article for women
and if you can't be nice, at least be polite. Life will be a bit easier.
Load More Replies...Actually I think it's a little refreshing. Yesterday I saw yet another article about what womens clothing you might wear that's a turn off for men. I thought why is it always women? Men dress like crap too :)
Load More Replies...Next time, please have a post that tackles "how to have manners," because it seems today's society are lack of that character.
Some youtube hacks: In the app double tap on the left or right side of the video to skip 10sec. In the browers use the arrow keys for the 10sec. And J and L for 20sec skip. The K pauses/plays the video. My left hand fingers are always on top of JKL on the keyboard when watching youtube. Also if you see little lines in the YT play bar that are chapters. You can go through the capters by pressing 0123456789.
maybe change the heading to life skills that may be useful to some MEN. Hey, gives you an opportunity to do a similar article for women