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26 Traits And Things People Have Been Genetically Blessed And Cursed With
Everyone is born with certain characteristics, traits, and behaviors that have been passed down from generations. This is because our genes are working hard behind the scenes to create an approximate structure of who we’ll be as we grow up.
Even though we have the capability to grow and be better, certain traits are harder to escape. This is exactly what folks are opening up about as they share the best and worst genes they’ve inherited. It’s hilarious to see what people have been biologically blessed and cursed with.
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It’s hard to imagine that something as minuscule as our genes could be controlling the way we look, our behavior, and even how our body works. We inherit a set of genes from both parents, which can then turn into any possible type of combination. This is exactly what makes each person so unique.
Genes are also behind why we may share a lot of similarities with certain family members and, at the same time, may not look like or behave like other relatives. Even though each person’s DNA is distinct, it’s important to understand the health, behavior, and lifestyles of our family members in order to protect ourselves from the possible genetic risks we may face.
#4
Good problem-solving skills but nerfed with the ability to procrastinate until it’s an emergency.
#6
Blessed with being a really good long distance runner,
Nerfed by becoming paralyzed from the belly button down.
As you might have noticed from this list, some people have been born with mild to severe genetic illnesses. These diseases are often caused when there is a mutation in the instructions of a gene. Every person has some kind of mutation in their DNA, but often, they may have no effect whatsoever.
Certain conditions can also be aggravated due to a person’s diet or lifestyle. So, it’s very important to understand one’s genetic history to try and keep such things under control. It’s rare for any family line to be completely free of genetic disorders. In fact, of the 3%-6% of newborns born with congenital problems, at least half can be attributed to their genes.
#8
Blessed with big [[private parts]], nerfed with no a*s.
Edit: To everyone telling me to go to the gym and giving me advice I want you to know that I am not trying to "improve" myself by getting a bigger a*s. I am very satisfied with my body. I am also well aware that an a*s can be built. I just think it's funny that I'm shaped like an airpod and I thought this would make a relatable comment.
Hopefully there's other people looking at these comments and getting the advice they were looking for though :).
#9
Good looks, great body, and I look significantly younger than my 40 years thanks to my Japanese genes.
I’m so nearsighted that I look like Hans Moleman the moment I put on my glasses.
There might have been moments in your life when you’ve wondered whether the things that have happened to you were a result of your hard work or due to the talent that you were born with. According to scientists, much of what happens to us is a matter of luck, like who our parents are, when we were born, where we lived, and other factors in our environment.
We do start our lives taking a chance on our genetic lottery. Although that does have an effect on many different aspects of our lives, the choices we make as we grow up play a big role in what our future will look like. Therefore, it’s not easy to separate the effect of biology and our environment; it’s just important to do our best with what we’ve got.
#10
When I gain weight, it goes first to my a*s, hips and thighs, they get rounder and give me an overall curvy shape. Belly mostly flat. The problem is that I am a hetero male.
#12
Naturally straight teeth and never had a cavity. I am incredibly tall for a woman and have scoliosis.
If there’s one thing you should take away from this list of people’s experiences it’s that it’s essential to understand your genetic history. Knowing your family health details can help you identify risks due to shared genes and inform your healthcare provider so that they can provide you with tailored care.
Even if your genes suggest that you are at risk for a certain health condition, by understanding that, you can stay one step ahead with your diet and fitness levels. Your DNA may tell one story, but it doesn’t mean that it’s your destiny. You always have the power to reshape the narrative and create something new.
#14
Blessed to have the ability to hyperfocus on and really get things done, nerfed heavily with the fact that it's only with things I find interesting, everything else will literally put me to sleep with boredom... ADHD is a m**********r
Edit: Lotta you folks been saying you wish you had got tested? What's stopping you? I didn't get diagnosed until the age of 27, it's not too late. Proper medication makes a h**l of a difference in your life.
#15
I’m 7’1”- huge blessing and a huge curse. On average, people my height live 12-15 YEARS less then average size people. All the other issues I can deal with- that one is hard to overlook.
Genes are the gift we’ve been given by our parents and our ancestors and they help create a version of who we’ll be. It’s great that we also have the power to better ourselves without being restricted by our biological codes.
If there’s one thing you should take away from the experience of all these folks it’s that our DNA and our choices work hand in hand. Even if there are certain good or bad traits we have to live with, it’s exactly what makes us so unique and our story so interesting.
We’d love to hear about the genetic blessings you’ve received and what you’ve been “nerfed” with.
#17
I’m considered attractive while being relatively intelligent (relative to a dog or a small woodland animal). i suffer from depression.
#18
I went grey at 16, but now love my grey hair. I'm very tall, naturally quite densely built, even though I'm a bit on the chubby side. Square jaw. Thick eyebrows. Hairy chest, happy trail on my belly. Probably look like I could do ok in a fight. More than once, strangers have compared me to Gaston... (I'm not that muscular, but yeah, I can see where they're coming from)
I was born female.
#19
Blessed with naturally thick, curly hair that hairdressers always compliment. Nerfed with the worst hay fever you can imagine. Spring isn't romantic when you're sneezing 20 times in a row and your eyes are constantly watering.
#22
Blessed: My family has high levels of testosterone, meaning I'm a whole lot stronger than I look.
Nerf: I weigh a lot more than I look like I do, too, for the aforementioned reason, so I also have bad ankles/knees lol.
#23
Blessed with clear, soft, none textured skin (never once had acne)
Nerfed - but it scars very easily and takes years to heal/fade if It gets damaged (stretch mark prone).
#24
Gifted with a beautiful face and head of hair.
Nerfed with two addict parents who have very present mental illness.
Life’s a roller coaster.
#25
Genetically blessed with a super active immune system. I recover from things really fast and really well. Wounds and diseases.
Nerfed with a super active immune system- it goes into overdrive at the touch of a button. I get inflammation from lots of things and it makes me sick for days or weeks.
#26
Blessed: never had a cavity, and it isnt my oral hygiene preventing it
Nerfed: what I like in height I make up for in nose size.
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