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40 People Get Blatantly Honest About “What Is Not For Everyone, But Society Acts Like It Is?”
The idea of expectations seems very tame at first. It is a standard the collective hivemind adheres to and expects that nobody strays away from this norm because collective stability. That’s how societies work, right?
Well, the concept has a lot of nuance to it—nuance that isn’t all that positive as it can cause unforeseen damage to relationships, cause harm to oneself, or is just flat out toxic all around. All because someone is comfortable with pushing the boundaries for the sake of stability.
And when someone snaps and breaks, folks wonder why it happened. Because not everyone is cut out for this. And that’s fine. But some don’t see it that way.
Folks online recently tackled this issue with an AskReddit thread listing what things are not for everyone, but society acts like it is?
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#1
Social Media. Imagine being a 6th grader and having people think you’re weird if you don’t have an Instagram.
That s**t is poison. Wrecked our interpersonal skills. Ruined relationships. Perpetuated bullying into cyberspace when it used to end at the school day. Cemented embarrassment if you get recorded. The list goes on.
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#2
Religion. That’s fine if you’re a believer and it brings you peace or purpose or whatever, but it’s really not for everyone.
Shoes 2 years ago (edited)
I kinda get upset on how some people are forced to stay in a religion because the family said so
Ubedhheij 2 years ago (edited)
Oh people told me in 2nd grade and higher when I said I don't believe in God "you will go to hell if you don't believe in god" ironcly that made me believe in it less.
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Realistic Optimist 2 years ago
I had a Christian recently tell me that they were so sorry I didn't believe in god. They didn't understand when I said they were being condescending.
TheAmericanAmerican 2 years ago
Just tell them you are so sorry that they still believe in Bronze Age fairy tales 😂
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Shane S 2 years ago (edited)
If religion adds something to your life then fine, enjoy. But if it takes something away, then you’re doing it wrong. So many people sacrifice happiness for religion.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
And they're perfectly willing to sacrifice the happiness of others as well.
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Lauren S 2 years ago (edited)
I think the best practice is to respect other’s beliefs, as long as no one is being hurt. I’m Jewish but not very religious but I do believe in God. We’re raising our son Lutheran. So far I love our church. It’s so warm and loving. It teaches my son he’s loved no matter what. It teaches him that you can make mistakes and you’ll still be loved and you can try again to make a better choice. We had gone to at least 12 different churches before settling here. Just the other week they brought two men up to the front to announce that they were moving to a different state and the pastor had this whole amazing speech about them. They were so tearful talking about loving the last 30 years here, how grateful they were to be so accepted and loved. I hadn’t actually realized they were a couple until then. It made me respect my church more because that’s how I hope anyone feels if they choose any religion, loved unconditionally and accepted and supported completely.
Lauren S 2 years ago
Regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, color, culture, nationality, etc. I just love that those two men found such a good home for the last 30 years. I’m a little nervous for them as they’re moving to Texas and my mental image of Texas isn’t one of openness and acceptance. But I’m hopeful that there are good people everywhere and they’ll find a good home there too.
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Skid Marks 2 years ago
I am a religious person, however we all have free will and the right to choose what we do or don't believe. I agree it should not be forced on anyone.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Organized religion is to spirituality what a home owners association is to a nice neighborhood.
Esist Nosrep 2 years ago
When groups of people chooses to "end" other people because of their religion
Libstak 2 years ago (edited)
When they believe their reward will be 72 virgin's...how can they believe a reward will be the painful penetration of God made sentient beings to slake freaking lust, not love, not the cherishing of God given gifts but lust. AND they don't see a single flaw in that rubbish ideology?..
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WonderWoman 2 years ago
Religion should be a personal private decision. Stop trying to inflict YOUR beliefs on OTHERS.
Hugendubel 2 years ago
I love God dearly , would probably be dead by now without Him - go easy on me Pandas :)
CascadedFalls 2 years ago
That's fine! As long as you aren't criticizing or looking down on others based on their beliefs, identity, or any other aspect, then by all means embrace and hold onto your own beliefs. It's wonderful that you've discovered a purpose that helps you navigate life.
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Mav Mav 2 years ago
tbh the Lord's Prayer to open parliament feels like a betrayal of all the faiths of people they represent.
TheAmericanAmerican 2 years ago
Ummm... isn't the King the "head" of the Church of England? I'm no historian, but I thought that was King George VII's whole shtick, right? So that automatically make the UK a "Christian" country, right? I'm not agreeing that's good(I'm an atheist), just sayin' 😉
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keyboardtek 2 years ago
Your religion is your own personal peer pressure group from dead people.
Lydsylou (she/her) 2 years ago
I am Christian but I agree with this fully. I believe Jesus died to save his people and his people does not include everyone. I think we all have a choice as to whether or not we are one of Jesus children and if we are then we will be saved but I can force anyone to make this decision. If I forced someone to make the 'right' decision by becoming a Christian then it's no their decision it would be mine
Lydsylou (she/her) 2 years ago
*I can't force anyone to make this decision. Autocorrect just changed the meaning of my entire comment
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I do have my faith, but I also respect others believes and opinions. People just have to be mindful and respectful of others. Not that hard!!
Jack Burton 2 years ago
French here, I dont even think about this one, i feel like that one third of my country is atheist, nobody bother you with that.
Mr. Nurse Man 2 years ago
Religion gets a majorly bad reputation because of the bad things that some people do in the name of their faith. The overwhelming amount of goodness, love, selfless giving, and compassion that the majority of religious people have is overshadowed by the cynical and the aggressively anti-religious people who choose to fixate on the bad and never give much (if any) consideration regarding the good. It hurts my heart that people are so hateful to each other.
Mark Waugaman 2 years ago
If my relationship with Jesus offends you, you're not paying the right attention to Him. I will live my life to reflect His love and encourage you to serve and love on others to spread His Gospel, and not encourage sin. If you hate me for believing in Jesus, I'll pray for you as He commands me to.
Ashen Mccann (They/Them) 2 years ago
Yeah, we're not forcing you to leave your religion, its just we dont want to join in, and aparently to you thats making you feel like your being pressured, well thats on you.
BWC 2 years ago
There is more access to facts so fewer and fewer people are believing in the fairytales that were forced upon them as children.
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Sven Horlemann 2 years ago
Yeah, because you cannot be a good, caring person, with moral and character without that being instilled into you via someone preaching to you based on some holy scripture. Right? Right?! Let me just say - I respect your believes if you respect mine.
BoredPossum 2 years ago
This is very much dependent on where you are from. Some cultures think that you are evil if you don't follow a specific religion and others think that you are stupid if you do.
Samantha Kalitzki 1 year ago (edited)
Und zwingt niemandem euren Glauben auf😮💨 keine Religion ist besser als die andere
CaptainSlapNTickle 2 years ago
THANK YOU. 💪🫡🪖 I don't care about your before the Bronze Age imaginary friend and the batshit rules/laws still on the books, written in said imaginary friend's "name". 🖕
Kim Landfather 2 years ago
Just because your religion works for you doesn't mean you should try to shove it down other people's throats.
Kristin Carter 2 years ago
At school people were asking my religion and I said I was an atheist and they looked at my weird all day
Steve Robert 2 years ago
Religious wars have probably killed more people than all the plagues put together.
Sand Ers 2 years ago
It's not "fine if you're a believer". It's toxic cräp that poisons everything it touches. Gods are absolutely humanity's worst invention.
My “in my head” Voice 2 years ago
So now who's trying to inflict their beliefs on others?
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Jayjay 2 years ago
However, if you look at it properly, religion is just an ideology like so many. Socialism, communism, atheism. An ideology is a set of values and norms that you are often born into, and restricts your sight on life and the world as it is. But don't just blame religion. See it as an ideology and look around at how often ideologies are keeping mankind into cages. Believing (in a better world) is completely different from religions or ideology
Der Kommissar 2 years ago
Keep your religion to yourself. No need to tell us to "have a blessed day".
Doctor Strange 2 years ago
As a Taoist, I've learned that there are very few Universal truths in the world, and a great many Personal ones. This includes religion. What is 'right' and 'true' for one person, may not be for another. So long as no one is being harmed, INCLUDING YOURSELF, your path is your own to walk.
Sand Ers 2 years ago
I can't think of any context where equating unsupported belief with uncontestable truth isn't evidence of serious harm.
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irissii (she/them) 2 years ago
something i don't understand is how people think religion is a choice. like, if i don't believe in something, i don't believe in it. it can be someone's choice whether they practice religion, but actually believing in it can't be forced
Sand Ers 2 years ago
Nobody spontaneously believes in a deity. It's something they've been told by an authority figure, which they choose to accept and continue to believe in the face of overwhelming evidence.
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Mikkel Sørensen 2 years ago
Religion should be banned. It's the biggest threat to world peace.
Duck 2 years ago
Many times throughout history, people have tried to outlaw or get rid of religion. It only resulted in heartbreak, bloodshed, and death of innocent men, women and children. It caused way more strife, not peace. If you are going to hate on people because of what they believe, that's your problem. I don't care if I get downvoted just because you don't like what I'm saying. God has showed His miracles in my life! I believe in Him. And people may call me crazy, people may hate my beliefs but I know they are true. And I don't care about the haters. God is on my side. No person can be against me. I'm not hating on atheists. Believe in what you will. But if hearing people talk about religion makes you angry and hateful, that's going against everything you supposedly believe in. You guys say you believe in acceptance and love. But you are willing to outlaw religion. And you ridicule it. And think that's acceptable . It's hateacceptable a
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Cyber Returns 2 years ago
Religion should be there to comfort people and for ceremonial things such as weddings, funerals etc. It should not be involved with politics and should not be the core of anyone's life. It's useful as a form of therapy and celebration but that's it. It has been proven wrong repeatedly. Useful but not necessary
CG 2 years ago
In high school, this one guy tried converting me to Christianity pretty much every single day he interacted with me. I was an atheist then, now I'm agonistic.
Sand Ers 2 years ago
You're still an atheist. You have simply decided to believe that you aren't 100% certain any more. I'm a gnostic atheist. I am 100% certain there are no gods. If somebody shows me reliable evidence otherwise I'll change my mind. But without evidence I see no reason to think I'm wrong.
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The whole “early bird gets the worm” mentality. Society tends to glorify being a morning person and waking up at the crack of dawn, but not everyone’s wired that way. Some of us are night owls who do our best work after midnight. So, let’s remember that not everyone thrives on the same schedule, and it’s okay to be a night-loving creature in a world that often praises the early risers. After all, owls are pretty cool too!
So, in the grand scheme of things, the thread did not receive a lot of upvotes, clocking in at just 3,300. What it did, however, do is generate quite a discussion. 4,900 comments later, we have loads of spot-on answers as well as talks about their respective themes and topics, giving context as to why it’s bad and why we would be better off without it.
#4
Having children.
Connect_Office8072:
I worked for the State’s attorney in the Neglect and Abuse Division and I swear, you should need a test before you can become a parent.
ServiceCall1986:
I’m a woman who has never had that “motherly urge” and I never plan on having kids. People don’t seem to understand that can happen. It’s always “you’ll change your mind once you find the right person”.
No, my right person will feel the same as me. People want to change me, but I’ve always felt this way.
RavenTheCat 2 years ago
Guys have thar same issue, im a dude i wont have kids. No i wont change my mind im gay
#6
Romantic relationships. So many people can't fathom the fact that I'm perfectly happy being single. I have a solid support network from my friends and family and feel perfectly content without a romantic relationship. I'm always happy for my friends who end up in good, loving relationships, but it's not something I am interested in.
Thee8thsense 2 years ago
Had an elderly female friend who had a very nice life, having retired from a career as an RN. People often asked her why she never married, and she would reply "Because I never met anyone I liked as much as myself".
Answers revolved around social norms and expectations that everyone should be doing this or that. You know, things like hustle culture, social media, getting married and having kids, faith, and doing what is considered “normal” by the majority. But, at the end of the day, those are just norms and expectations. They shouldn’t be deciding factors just because... but peer pressure is a thing and it does some toxic things.
#7
Having the most expensive extravagant wedding.
#8
Alcohol - some people can't fathom that others can't be arsed to drink it, or choose a sober lifestyle after a bad experience.
LadyRougarou 2 years ago
I had stomach surgery and since then I cannot tolerate alcohol. My family looks at me weird although I've explained why I can't drink a million times. It's weird how unacceptable it is that a person chooses not to drink 🙄
#9
Team sports. There are other ways to learn teamwork and be part of a group, such as orchestra, marching band, scouting and a lot more.
You can kinda blame evolution for making social and societal pressure a thing. It’s natural for folks to strive for companionship that’s best suited for life in a given community. Societies are what has given humans an edge in survival on this planet for as long as they have. And so the very fabric of our existence depends on us sticking together in that sense. It is also that same fabric that causes pressure into staying within its norms. Sometimes, very aggressively.
#10
Hustle/grind/climb the corporate ladder culture. I just want to do what I'm good at and enjoy my life, not kill myself getting to the top.
pumpkinpretzel:
And also, (kinda on the flip side) the idea that everyone should start their own business and be their own boss.
Not everyone can/should/wants to…
Sergio Bicerra 2 years ago
I read a story about a guy who, everytime he was just about to be promoted to a management position, he asked to be left alone, cause he felt like being a coach instead of a player, and he loved to play.
#11
Talking to toxic family members.
Sahitya Madhavan 2 years ago
So true. I'm expected to be all normal with my abusive sibling. 'After all, he's your elder brother. You are family.' It's frustrating.
#12
Christmas. I really don’t like Christmas, but people look at me like I have two heads if I say that out loud, like I’m not allowed to not like Christmas. Not a religious reason, I just find the holiday to be too intrusive. It insists upon itself, and everywhere you turn, Christmas gets jammed in your face, down your throat, up your a*s. It’s October 29 and my neighbor just put his Christmas lights up. They won’t come down until the end of June. Is eight months of Christmas really necessary?
Bob Brooce 2 years ago
I hate starting the Christmas season at the beginning of October, or even after Halloween, but I don't find it intrusive. That said, I do hate that so many of the people who make the biggest deal over Christmas are the same morons that b***h about atheists and the LGBTQ community "shoving their lifestyle in our faces" or claim they're being persecuted because some people who know that a lot of people aren't christians use inclusive greetings during the holiday season.
And just like anything that’s taken to an extreme, society too can take expectations and norms to a degree where it starts marginalizing people. And those who find themselves stuck between their own ideas and desires, and the opinion of society can end up in a spiral of stress and inadequacy. And all of this is very ironic because communities form to ensure stability and we now have folks who are destabilizing it.
#13
Driving. Maneuvering thousands of pounds of metal at speeds that can easily kill you and other people, yet we encourage people to do it before they can vote or drink or live alone, and at least in North America you’re seen as some sort of immature freak if you can’t or don’t want to.
Sally Signup 2 years ago
Driving is pretty much essential in the US unless you live in a big city.
#14
A 9-5 job. I'm a bartender/server and a natural night owl. I honestly think that's why I even prefer the service industry because I just feel more normal at night lol. I have my degree and did the 9-5 for about 2 years but everyone's energy all day kinda makes me nauseous 🥲 But the relentless judgment for being on a different schedule than the rest of society is constant.
BrownTabby 2 years ago
The things people attach “morality” to never fails to blow my mind. I know y’all would riot if we didn’t have night staff doing their jobs but you’re gonna turn around and look down on them? Yeah nah, bro.
In turn, social pressures often encourage people to fit in with those around them. Again, this circles back to safety and security within a given community, the desire to change ourselves in order to stay connected with people for the greater good, i.e. survival. And while it can be a positive change, it can also turn out to be toxic as well.
#16
Sex. Nobody should be shamed for having sex or not having sex.
onemanmelee:
Similarly, hookup culture. Not everyone glorifies the idea of "anytime with anyone, anywhere."
#17
Being extroverted and constantly craving social interactions.
Cute-Landscape7610:
this. i love being at HOME. i love my small circle of close relationships - those are the people that can be recharging for me.
i do not crave being in loud, overpopulated environments or making small talk with a bunch of strangers or distant acquaintances that i have no bond with. even being around extremely social, extroverted people that i do love dearly (my almost in laws) gets exhausting, because they nearly always have their family friends over. i just could never.
madeleine f 2 years ago
Introvert people often get judged for being boring but I found conversations with the least loud person in a big group often is the most rewarding. The ones that shouts can be so obnoxious and exhausting being around.
#18
Marriage.
Im_100percent_human:
I used to believe that Marriage was a societal invention that really did not serve an important purpose. I decided at one point that I never wanted to get married. My views have evolved on this as I have aged. While I still believe that marriage, as an institution, is a societal invention, but it does serve an important purpose. It provides a default legal contract that defines the sharing of property and responsibilities. While this may sound trivial, it is not. This is particularly important for couples as they age, become sick, and die. It really defines how another person can make decisions on your behalf and benefit from a shared life. If you are to couple with another person, you should marry at some point.... You really don't need to have a wedding or even tell anyone. Just do it for the sake of your partner.
And, as it so happens, these evolutionary processes also lead to the fact that we’re hard-wired to respond to social pressures—to a degree where changes can quite literally be detected in the brain.
Many look at others for guidance. It’s a thing called social proof whereby a community essentially determines what’s good and what’s not based on how much they approve of it or partake in it. A certain kind of popularity.
#20
"Sucess" in our modern way of thing about it. Not everyone wants or can handle being extremely wealthy, famous, or powerful. Some of us just want our slice of a good life and live it.
#21
40 hour work week.
xMadxScientistx:
I don't honestly think it's for anybody. People say there are a bunch of psychopaths out there who just love working every waking moment, but I kind of think they just tell people they feel that way to look like they're virtuous.
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
In the news in my country, someone said that us youngsters should work 70 hours a week if we want our country to get ahead
However, there has to be a fine balance between being all in or all out when it comes to functioning in society. Setting boundaries and understanding what you as an individual needs is crucial in maintaining personal health. Turning into an absolute people-pleaser can lead to harmful relationships which in turn have zero benefit for the individual, all the while turning against society isn’t wise either as it’s not all bad.
#22
Sexually provocative imagery on everything, being seen by kids. We steep in it all our lives
David 2 years ago
One of the things I like about Ghibli movies is they are not crammed full of sexual innuendo and double entendres. Some of the western studios seem to think you can't make a viable kids' movie without tossing in a lot of jokes that only (you hope) the adults will get. We watched a lot of both but sometimes it was awkward when the adults / older grandkids laugh at something and the little ones want an explanation.
#23
College.
xSmittyxCorex:
I don’t know about society at large, but media sure acts like it. I swear almost every show and movie ever it’s assumed the entire cast went to college. And not a local college either, they left home, stayed in a dorm, and somehow in between all the studying, a lot of partying and weed was involved. And if it involves highschoolers, its assumed they’re going to go, and if not, it’s cause they’re the stupid/trouble-making one.
E2U&U2 2 years ago (edited)
I hate to say it, but an undergraduate degree is the equivalent of a high school diploma decades ago. Some employers view it as a minimum qualification to consider a resume or application. I have a BA but hold a position that usually needs a Ph.D. I got here by having common sense, initiative, a strong work ethic, and the trust of my superiors. Those qualities aren't rewarded the same anymore.
#24
Capitalism? I mean, it literally is only for the capitalists. Everyone else gets to labor, or die, or both...
BrownTabby 2 years ago
Every day I rue the phenomenon LBJ pointed out: “give a man someone to look down on and he’ll empty his pockets for you”. That’s a massive part of why so many poor and middle class people vote against their best interests.
Hence, it’s important to learn how to express individuality, but all the while understanding how you can help a society and how a society can help you.
The first part can manifest in many ways: wear unique clothes, don’t be ashamed to embrace what you enjoy near others, speak your mind, that sort of thing. In turn, losing the trying to fit in mentality might save you a lot of stress along the way.
#25
Probably gonna get crucified for this but... Rap/hip hop or any type of music in that style... including a lot of this new Bro Country stuff. *goes and hides under the table now...*
Jeff White 2 years ago
Just don't assume that if it's not for you, it should not be for anybody.
#26
Credit cards.
DEVILDORIGHT:
Living in and with debt is just lunacy to me. What sense does it make to live your entire life in debt to a corporation? None. If I cannot afford to pay for a thing outright, I don't need it. "Oh but a credit card/debt, allows you to have what you want." NO. It allows the bank to come take your shit and throw you to the wolves and out on the street should you fail to pay the debt incurred.
David 2 years ago
Well, I see one of your problems right there. You assume that having a credit card = buying things you can't afford. I have credit cards. I pay them off in full every month. I get cash back so the net effect is they pay me to use them. It also means I have a built in proof of purchase, I am carrying less cash on me / lose less if I lose my wallet. And in many situations I get longer warranties. Costco electronics purchased on their visa get an extra 2 years on the manufacturer's warranty. When my camera was stolen in the Philippines, AMEX replaced it for free because it was purchased on their credit card and I was traveling. It is also a form of insurance. I do not always have enough cash in my wallet to cover an emergency tow or tire replacement. TLDR: CCs are a good thing if you use them wisely.
#27
Being connected ALL the time: Wifi, TV, streaming.
Upstairs-Radish1816:
I was in my 50's when my son gave me his old smart phone. He couldn't understand how I could leave the house without it. I kept telling him I've gone this long without one I couldn't see the need to have a phone all the time.
But societies are necessary, for survival, of course, but let’s put it into perspective: society has enough power to push for changes and public opinion that might just keep you safe, say, in a pandemic where everyone wears a mask, and the one not wearing one would be pressured, if not mandated, into it so that it wouldn’t stir any more trouble. But that works for everyone’s benefit if the focus is for the benefit of everyone, and not motivated by self interest. So that’s something to think about.
#28
Owning a pet.
Tim0281:
I agree. I'd love to have a dog, but I'm a childless bachelor that lives in a second floor apartment. I don't have the time or space to properly take care of a dog. It wouldn't be fair to the dog if I got one.
StrangeOne 2 years ago
I've lived with a dog, I've owned a dog from a puppy to a year old. They don't train that easily and require a lot of attention. Things get destroyed, your house starts smelling like dog pee from accidents, and you have to puppy/dog proof your home like you would with a toddler.
#29
The idea that in order to be part of this world, you have to focus on events that don't concern you. We're expected to be 'aware' of conflicts all over the world, poverty, crime, social problems and all other kinds of horrible things that happen daily but don't concern us. This leads to constant panic and stress, caused by events and situations that aren't in our sphere of influence but we're expected to be aware of them. There's almost no way to live a stable life when we're constantly battered over the head with events happening in other parts of the world, but if we ignore them, we're horrible people.
Thee8thsense 2 years ago
In this case, as in most on this list, a viable solution is to simply not care what others think of you. Really. Personally, it came as I got older, but it feels fantastic.
So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Throw in your two cents and share stories in the comment section below.
And once you’re done with that, why not peep at this article about things that seem to have been normalized, yet they are anything but normal due to their toxic, immoral or just flat out wrong nature.
#31
Homeownership. Some people just don't have the budgeting skills, willingness, time and knowledge to do maintenance, or the discipline necessary for homeownership.
Lauren S 2 years ago
I think homeownership should be in this list. But I disagree with some of their reasoning. Some people don’t come from backgrounds or circumstances that afford them the luxury of saving for a home. Or when they are financially ready the timing is poor with an inflated market and high interest rates making homeownership not a financially responsible (or feasibility) decision. Others I’m sure don’t want the responsibility of maintenance or costs that come with it and that part of what op said is true. But I disagree with budgeting skills or discipline, that’s not why most people can’t buy houses.
#32
Working the same job/career for 40+ years.
#33
Veganism.
RavenTheCat 2 years ago
Theres nothing wrong with veganism itself its the *peta* culture that gives it a bad rep in my opinion, maybe im dumb
#34
Based on recent unpopular opinion posts, Halloween costume parties for adults. Every time someone says they don't like them, they're met with "you just don't like fun" comments.
RavenTheCat 2 years ago
This is another example of to each their own. I understand both sides i myself just love halloween
#35
Desk jobs. All through school they preached that we were failures if we were anything less than doctors, lawyers, middle management, etc. So we all trained for those things and did really well. Now there aren't enough jobs to go around in those fields. Now it's just "your degrees are useless! Go work fast food! You failed!"
Really getting tired of the out of touch 50+ crowd ruining people's lives.
#37
Taking dogs everywhere. It's become ridiculous in the UK now with people taking them on shopping trips to big stores, but worse still, restaurants are now allowing dogs in eating areas. It's gross ...
#38
Monogamy *and* polyamory. The main reason people think polyamory is bad is because non-polyamorous people attempt it and inevitably fail at it because they think polyamory is something you can just switch on and off and “try out”. At the same time, society acts like monogamy should be the standard for everyone, when it’s just not suited to everyone.
#39
Math teacher here: Algebra. EDIT: I'm not saying "Mathematics" I'm saying "Algebra".
Bob Brooce 2 years ago
Tell us you're a lousy math teacher without telling us you're lousy math teacher. Very few people need to understand quadratic equations, but some basic algebra is part of everyday life for a lot of people, even if they don't realize it. Learning algebra is also part to the process of learning to think.
#40
Some sort of political opinion.
Emily Ward 2 years ago
What I'm tired of is people bashing other people saying they must be a trump person etc etc even when the conversation has nothing to do with politics or anything related to it. It's like a go to now for people to try and win an argument.
What do you think ?
Will Cable 2 years ago
I hate it that people without children are expected to give up holidays etc for those with children. My partner isn't down for a shift Christmas but I have a feeling that he'll be asked to give up the holiday so those with children can have the time off.... Yet when he booked holidays he was expected to cover his own holiday for a couple of days as they couldn't get anyone to cover!
Daniela Lavanza 2 years ago (edited)
He should just say no. His life without children is in no way less valuable than that of people with children. Childless people's time and schedule are NOT in any supposed to compensate for others' obligations. What about those who merely want to spend their holidays with their families, old parents, friends...?
Load More Replies... Emily Ward 2 years ago
Exercise obsession. It is not the fix all for everything. It is not for everyone. It has never once in 40 years helped my depression. It has never helped my sleep schedule. It has never made me less hungry. I did get a damn staph infection at the gym though that scared my back. So now i cant wear anything with an open back shirt.
Lou Cam 2 years ago
Exercise can make you much hungrier! Swimming especially, I could twice as much after swimming and tend to gain weight if I don't restrict myself.
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Biljana Malesevic 2 years ago
"I started working out at 40/50/60 and I am all fit now so you can too" (always with photos of very fit older or middle aged person). NO, not everyone can. People have chronic diseases, problems, old injuries, health issues... not everyone can suddenly start pumping weights at some 40+ age and be all fit and muscular. It's not for everyone don't try to shame us into it. A lot of people over that age have several medical issues and a lot of them have chronic pain and old injuries which should not be provoked. It's not easy for everyone and not everyone should even try to start with heavy weight lifting at any age, at least not without full exam and doctor permission.
kansasmagic 2 years ago
*Nothing* is for everyone. (Well, except death I guess...) It's amazing to me how many adults mistake "I personally like/prefer X" with "everyone should like/prefer X".
Berlytea 2 years ago
Not minding your own business. This whole list is a bunch of "issues" that folks wouldn't be concerned with if society would just embrace the lost art of minding your own damned business.
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Thank you very much! Someone posted above about political opinions reflecting core values. Know what? IDGAF about other's opinions or "core values". Keep your thoughts and such to yourself and I'll do the same. Except here at BP of course, lol.
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Will Cable 2 years ago
I hate it that people without children are expected to give up holidays etc for those with children. My partner isn't down for a shift Christmas but I have a feeling that he'll be asked to give up the holiday so those with children can have the time off.... Yet when he booked holidays he was expected to cover his own holiday for a couple of days as they couldn't get anyone to cover!
Daniela Lavanza 2 years ago (edited)
He should just say no. His life without children is in no way less valuable than that of people with children. Childless people's time and schedule are NOT in any supposed to compensate for others' obligations. What about those who merely want to spend their holidays with their families, old parents, friends...?
Load More Replies... Emily Ward 2 years ago
Exercise obsession. It is not the fix all for everything. It is not for everyone. It has never once in 40 years helped my depression. It has never helped my sleep schedule. It has never made me less hungry. I did get a damn staph infection at the gym though that scared my back. So now i cant wear anything with an open back shirt.
Lou Cam 2 years ago
Exercise can make you much hungrier! Swimming especially, I could twice as much after swimming and tend to gain weight if I don't restrict myself.
Load More Replies... Biljana Malesevic 2 years ago
"I started working out at 40/50/60 and I am all fit now so you can too" (always with photos of very fit older or middle aged person). NO, not everyone can. People have chronic diseases, problems, old injuries, health issues... not everyone can suddenly start pumping weights at some 40+ age and be all fit and muscular. It's not for everyone don't try to shame us into it. A lot of people over that age have several medical issues and a lot of them have chronic pain and old injuries which should not be provoked. It's not easy for everyone and not everyone should even try to start with heavy weight lifting at any age, at least not without full exam and doctor permission.
kansasmagic 2 years ago
*Nothing* is for everyone. (Well, except death I guess...) It's amazing to me how many adults mistake "I personally like/prefer X" with "everyone should like/prefer X".
Berlytea 2 years ago
Not minding your own business. This whole list is a bunch of "issues" that folks wouldn't be concerned with if society would just embrace the lost art of minding your own damned business.
Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Thank you very much! Someone posted above about political opinions reflecting core values. Know what? IDGAF about other's opinions or "core values". Keep your thoughts and such to yourself and I'll do the same. Except here at BP of course, lol.
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