35 People Share Things That Confuse Them But They’re Too Afraid To Ask
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We’re only human. You can’t expect to be perfect all the time—no matter how much you strive for that, there will always be some glaring flaws and gaps in your knowledge that you might find embarrassing. It’s best to fix what you can and embrace all the rest. Though, to be fair, that’s much easier said than done. And that’s exactly what internet users have been discussing over on the r/AskReddit subreddit.
Redditor Wijting asked people to share the things that they believe they’re doing wrong, but are too scared to ask somebody about. In a very honest thread, people opened up about all the things, big and small, that they’re either too embarrassed to ask about in real life or are simply too afraid to draw attention to because they think others would make fun of them for this. Fortunately, the friendly folks of Reddit were more than happy to offer their own advice to people.
Have a read through some of these honest posts, upvote the ones that you can personally relate to, and if you’re feeling brave enough, share what you personally think you’re doing wrong in the comment section. Maybe some Pandas will come along with some helpful advice.
One of the biggest marvels in life, at least for me, is that it's never too late to start learning something new. No matter how embarrassed we might be, no matter our age, we can accomplish great things if we put in the effort. I had a chat about what we should do to put ourselves in the best possible position to learn new things as we grow older with Age UK, a charity that helps everyone make the most of later life. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with them below. I also reached out to the author of the viral thread, redditor Wijting. You can read what they had to say below as well.
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I have no idea if my lunch break is an hour or 30 minutes.
Where my office is located in my building, my boss and co-workers can’t see me leave for lunch. When I started, I just began taking hour lunches like I did at my last job. Recently, I heard a co-worker mention taking her 30 minute lunch.
I’ve been taking hour long lunches for 6 years and it’s way past the point of asking…
If you are able to do all of your tasks on time, perform well, your boss is happy and no one complains, keep having a 1 hour break and in any cases do not ask. Eventually your employer pays your achievements, not the time that you sat on your chair and well rested and fed brain is likely more productive in the afternoon than brain without a break.
I feel like I’m really articulate when I’m going about my day especially over text, but as soon as I get into a verbal disagreement, it’s like my brain shuts off and I forget how to think. Like a deer in the headlights. I don’t remember it always being this way, but it’s like I struggle to accurately express myself.
I have no idea how often I should text, call or hang out with a friend to maintain a friendship. Especially long distance. I’ve lost friends over the years because I hate texting and don’t understand how often I need to keep in touch with someone. The only friends I’ve kept are the ones I can meet in person.
Redditor Wijting told Bored Panda that they were inspired to create the thread because they hope that it would help them work some stuff out. "The reason why I made the thread was because I had something on my mind. I think I've been doing something wrong for a while. I was hoping the thread would give me the courage to ask the question myself. To be honest, my particular problem compared to some answers on the thread was rather small," they opened up.
I was also interested to find out whether the redditor thinks that being candid in embarrassing and awkward situations actually helps bring people closer together. "People like honesty and honesty within any type of relationship will make the bond stronger. This is a personal view though," they told Bored Panda.
I really wish someone could supervise me during social interactions and give me real honest feedback about what I am doing wrong.
That would actually be amazing! I struggle with social interactions from time to time and I really wonder how I actually come across.
Parenting. For the last 20 years.
They all appear to be functioning human beings, so we can't be too far off the mark, but I do worry we've screwed up somewhere along the line and they'll pay the price for our mistakes in the future.
Flirting. Let's face it. I don't even know what the heck that is, how it works and what the difference between talking and flirting is. Funny enough, apparently that leads to me constantly flirty without wanting to be. At least, I often get told that I flirt with almost every single person I meet.
" I flirt with almost every single person I meet." : that's because you are a charming person ;)
they're only charming if they're successful
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Flirting for me is just a completely different world. Too socially awkward for that, and not enough confidence!
I have anxiety but because of my retail work I'm pretty good at interacting with strangers/making chitchat. Unless I like the person: then I can barely acknowledge them. It's like I'm so afraid of rejection I won't take the risk of making any move. It's not a great strategy for meeting the right type of person in my experience
My wife has this problem. She can't tell when people are flirting with her. She also doesn't get innuendos, I mean AT ALL! I find it hilarious when people try to flirt with her (not realising we're together), she hasn't got a clue what's going on, it's just a normal conversation to her and the guy is working so hard! Whenever I point out that someone was flirting with her... 'Was he? are you sure? I don't think he was, he was just being friendly'.
My husband is that way! We worked together when we met and a couple other places and got along great. I am naturally flirty and even his coworkers (different departments or if I visited) would joke with him about me. But girls would get crushes on him and he would have no idea! It only became a problem when he didn't realize this one girl was only doing it because she hated me and he was having a hard time getting her to leave him alone. Luckily she got fired before I had to do anything lol!
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I have some trouble looking at people's eyes all the time, it's so personal and intimate. Also I'm afraid I'll not hear/understand them well. Meaning, I often look at a person's mouth while they're talking, and that leads to people thinking I'm being flirty/ want to kiss them... 😭😭😭 I've felt misunderstood most of my life, until I finally read about it. I'm now making an effort at NOT looking at their mouth, but at their eyes which feels unnatural and forced to me. When overwhelmed, I try to focus on the middle of their eyebrows, or a little below at their nose, instead. When I remember, of course. 🙈 I must have a lot of people thinking I want to get into their pants by now.
Do you have Asperger's syndrome? I have heard that people with autism usually look at people's mouths, not their eyes, when they are talking.
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I am the same. I always had male friends and act the same with one or the others. And also I assume that men dont see me as a potential partner so it never crosses my mind that they might think that I was hiting on them. The other day I met our new vet and he speaks my language, he was very cool and chatty so when he said that he missed speaking it i said "well you have my number if you want to practise". I realised later that it could have sounded like hiting on him and inappropriate but I literarly ment it as "i am searching for a person to do a language exchange". I am dumb. Luckily I am unattractive so most of the time the men arent interested.
I, on the other hand, can't even flirt if my life depends on it. Im 37 and have only had 2 ex bf, no current bf. My last relationship ended 15 years ago. I'm helpless. 😑
No. Laugh, make jokes, bedroom eyes (although for me sex is rarely ever on the brain) I just like making people feel good about themselves. But know how to shut it off and walk away. Turn casually professional. Idk if that helps.
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Opposite here. I have no idea when people are flirting with me. We had a work event a while back and one of the guys was very attentive, getting me drinks, pulling out my chair, helping me in a race car, etc. When the event was over and everyone had left, my coworkers asked me if he and I were going to see each other again. I was like, "what makes you think he is interested in me." Apparently, he was flirting with me all day and I had no idea. I just thought he was nice.
Same here 🙋. I'm also clueless to both men or women flirting with me. I like when people are direct: "I like you and I would like to see you more. Is that mutual?".
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I'm like that. I'm either cold and borderline rude or I'm accidentally flirting there's no in between lol
I got this as a critique from my ex-wife, who felt i was flirting with everyone. :@ So exhausting; I am actually someone who is really interested in how people experience life and love deep conversations (she was always included and would choose to exclude herself then come back later and accuse me of flirting. So frustrating)
Lately I helped some ppl who asked me for help. They forgot the key from their apt. We exchanged a few sentences and laughed. Then one guy's wife or gf came and got mad at him and imitated me. Seriously? You thought I was flirting with him? Poor guy. Good luck with that.
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This is me. I have no idea how to flirt, or how to tell if I'm being flirted with. I've even had friends when we're out drinking, ask me "are you hitting on me?"
Kindness and being generally interested in what the person opposite of you are saying can easily be misstaken for flirting
I'm not sure what flirting is either but if you have that rare person that you enjoy looking at and talking to and every little thing they do, flatters you. What comes out naturally, natural conversion over mutual attraction, I think that's flirting! Butterflies
I have a flirty personality as well. But that's because I really enjoy making others smile. Putting a single smile on someones face starts a positive ripple effect on everyone else around them.
"I wouldn't know flirting if it hit me in the face with a wet fish" not sure where I heard that, but it speaks to me.
You wrote "almost every SINGLE person I meet". Seems that at least subcontiously you do something different with singles. Lookt into that.
I'm just really outgoing and gregarious (moreso when I was younger) and while working at a local supermarket, I had my regular customers who came in all the time. I was chatting up with one (a woman of a certain age with a husband and kids) who typically came in without her husband. He came in with her the one time and I chatted with her the way I always did and he remarked to the bagger at the end of the register that I was flirting with her. After they left and I was told what he said, I was all flabbergasted that he thought that--I was only being friendly (and gay, too!) and didn't realize I was coming off as flirty! LOL
I’m not a fan of flirting in a business aspect. It can cause problems and mixed signals. There is a difference between friendly and flirting. Both can be misconstrued. But being friendly can easily be clarified in a misunderstanding. Flirting should not be used as an end to the means. I’ve seen it cause damage in business careers and it has the potential to ruin the reputation of the person flirting. This is just my personal experience.
I've gotten this all my life. I have no idea what flirting is. I'm not flirting, I'm just friendly. talkative, smiley and interested in most everyone. I've given up. I just be myself and let the chips fall where they may. I can't control what other people think and I'm not hurting anyone so...you all are on your own with your thoughts and assumptions. NOT flirting...I think?! Whatever. Moving right along now...
Same. And it's the worst when they then ask you out and you say no...they get offended and seem conflicted...
I never got it either, but it also never mattered. I just did me and got guys and even married one.
I'm sure the fact that it sounds like I flirt a lot made my friend tell me liked me last night (I don't like him back). Now I have to freaking reject him OVER TEXT because there's no way I could do it in person.
Flirting is essentially paying attention and making the other person feel special. Direct eye contact is good, but not staring; you want to be a little shy, too. If someone makes eye contact, looks away, then immediately looks at you again, that's a good indicator that they're interested. If you want to try it, make eye contact for a count of three, look down for two or three, then back up again. Other "flirty" moves can be mirroring, touching your hair, laughing at stupid jokes, and casual but unnecessary (nontouch.
Grrr! Any of these in their own don't necessarily show romantic interest, but they do indicate the person wants you to feel seen. Practice on your friends.
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Good. Flirting is dumb. I'm happy to live in a country where noone flirts. If one flirts, it's a creep or someone from another country.
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as a woman? if you come off as flirting with everyone? you're a genetically correct, but functionally illiterate. now, do your best...
you flirt just with the single people you meet? that sounds suspicious///
According to redditor Wijting, taking small steps "to build up courage" can be a good way to admit our flaws and ask someone for some helpful advice. "Try to hint at, or try to lead with smaller questions."
Wijting shared with me that they were "taken aback" by the response their thread got. "A lot of people think they are doing things wrong that I have always taken for granted. Not knowing how to shave, for instance. These questions have made me think if I'm actually doing these things wrong myself... Some questions were rather deep, and I do hope the people that have asked them got some satisfying answers."
Meanwhile, Age UK had this to say. "We know that our thinking skills change very gradually throughout our lives, but there are things we can do to help us to stay sharp," Age UK told Bored Panda. "Evidence from the Global Council of Brain Health suggests that having a positive mental attitude, a healthy diet, taking exercise, socializing, and engaging in new activities are all linked to better thinking skills later in life."
Treating my depression.
I've been in therapy for years now, have tried various anti-depressants, made huge life changes including abstaining from alcohol, removed toxic relationships, even changing my diet. I've tried everything I can find, and, if anything, things are getting worse. It's getting to the point where tomorrow I have an appointment to find out if I have cancer, and can't decide if I will bother with treatment in the case that I do.
Life.
Like what I supposed to be doing? I have about 80 years total. So far, I’ve learned stuff, got married, and got a good job. Am I just grinding out the rest of my years?
Ever since the earliest age, we are introduced and guided through a set of rules. As a result, we expect there's always a task, or a model image for us to emulate. But once you're out of school, there's no more guidance. Now it's up to you to guide others. So you have to change the approach to life. Stop thinking in terms of "supposed to do" and start with "what do I really want to do? What is it that makes me happy?" If you're not sure, try to accumulate different kinds of experience, be it through hobbies, friendships, education, travel, work etc. And keep observing how you do within these and how it makes you feel, whether you want to keep it, improve it, or leave it. You have way more freedom than you know.
According to a representative of Age UK, it's vital that we keep our bodies and our minds in tip-top shape. The relationship between the two is well-established, so taking care of your body is bound to have a positive effect on your mind, too.
"It is clear to scientists and doctors that keeping the blood vessels and blood flow healthy is also key to maintaining your brain function as you age so what is good for the heart is good for the brain too," Age UK points out.
However, some other things that help us stay curious and willing to learn and explore new things include having a strong sense of purpose and having an active social life as well. What's more, we ought to be as realistic as possible about our own limits and plan accordingly.
My job.
Everyone says I'm doing great and praises me for being so efficient or being ahead on my training but I feel like I'm constantly having to ask questions and do extensive research on what the f**k I'm supposed to do in specific situations.
Relationships. Throughout my life I've never gotten much romantic attention, and when I do receive it, I tend to be obnoxiously clingy, which leads to being left alone again. I don't know how to break this habit, because my emotions are just strong.
"Keeping active and busy and discovering new things and even making sure we stay socially active all help to keep us brighter as we get older. Setting goals and making plans gives our lives meaning and purpose, but make sure they’re realistic plans. For example, rather than saying ‘I plan to exercise for one hour every day,’ plan instead to go for a 20-minute walk, three times a week."
Finding the courage to admit that you’re doing something wrong is commendable. Being brave enough to set your ego aside and actually reach out for help is worth applauding, in my personal opinion.
Earlier, I had a chat about healthy and unhealthy ways of showing embarrassment with regards to our knowledge blindspots with Vanessa Bohns from Cornell University.
Anything related to being an adult, straight up no F**king idea what I’m doing…
Standing up for myself and maintaining boundaries. I'm working on it but it's hard because I am just figuring it out (kind of) and people keep trying to push me back to being the doormat I used to be. It's so tempting to be that person again because I hate disrupting the calm, but I was just so tired.
In any situation (as long as a gun isn't pointed at you) stand up for your self even toward people who think they are superior to you because no one is!
Supervising. I am put in the position, but just rely on the efficiency of my subordinates. As soon as there's someone who's lazy or a troublemaker, I've got to figure out how to approach it.
Be encouraging but direct. It takes a kind, humble, straight forward, strong minded, truthful, and understanding person to be able to manage other people. We tend to think calling people out or getting other's to do their job properly. Is somehow mean or we don't want to come off as bossy. But the right attitude and getting to know those you manage somewhat personally. Helps you figure out how to guide them. Just remember to encourage and be nice. People usually want to do what you say when they feel needed and lifted up.
"We spend a lot of time and effort presenting an ideal version of ourselves to other people. When something happens that contrasts with the image we’ve been projecting—when we say or do something that shows we actually aren’t as graceful or as smart as we’d like people to believe—we feel embarrassed," Vanessa told Bored Panda in a previous interview.
"Discovering you were wrong about something most everyone else around you has long known to be true is one of those moments. In that moment we learn, 'Wait a minute, maybe I haven’t been presenting the image of being smart or worldly that I thought I was presenting all this time,' which is embarrassing,” she noted that embarrassment comes from the contrast from what we thought was true and what reality is actually like.
Showering. I have very very long thick hair and I just kind of blast shampoo and conditioner at it. People ask me what I do to keep my hair so nice and I have no idea what to say. People seem to have such complex hair rituals and I’m here just apeing it up.
General conversation I just suck at talking to people I don't really know or don't know at all. Sometimes when I get tips for stuff I respond "yes" or "ok" or "thank you" and even that feels weird or wrong, even the action of saying "hello" feels off... It even happens with firends sometimes...
Try talking about the other person. Most people love talking about themselves. Find out about their hobbies, their pets, their favorite bands.
Dating. Like how the f**k do you find people, that are equally interested in going out with you as you are with them. And then you somehow have to notice that they'd be interested in going out. I just don't understand it, and it sometimes makes me feel like I'll never go on one because of it
No no no ,the question is how the hell do people just agree to go on a date with humans they don't even know?! I am scared to go out with my friends.Forget that how do you trust ,it'll all be ok?What this blind faith?I am awkward just talking with humans I've known for decades.Dating is just plain scary.Well,relationships are scarier.But we somehow survive.
However, embarrassment isn’t all that bad. In fact, it has some upsides that should have you rushing to embarrass yourself as often as you can. “One thing that’s interesting about embarrassment is that, for as much as we might experience it as painful in the moment, it’s actually very socially adaptive.”
Vanessa continued: “Being embarrassed signals to other people that you care about what they think. And that actually draws people in to you.” In short, embarrassment has painful short-term effects but very positive long-term effects. If we learn to deal with the former well, then we’ll be able to reap the latter.
Studying. I have no idea how other people do it. When I read something I retain very little of it, so I resort to writing down what I think are important details, which is most things for me, but it takes so long and I still have to rely on my brain to remember thing by simple repetition.
Writing it down is the only way I retain information. It takes a really long time, but it's the only thing that really works for me.
How to handle anger? I'm too embarrassed to ask
My friends used the gym as a way to help vent a lot of frustration he has, he says that it helps him think things through.
Is is bad to say everything I have no idea what the f**k I’m doing anymore
“So blushing, burying your head in your hands, laughing, acknowledging how embarrassing something was, are all totally healthy ways to react,” Vanessa explained to Bored Panda. “The unhealthy way to react is to pretend you’re not embarrassed, that you didn’t make a mistake, or to get angry. Those things undo the positive effect of embarrassment typically has on other people by conveying insincerity and pushing people away rather than drawing them in.”
When I started my first job I didn't know if an 8 hour work day meant including the break or not, and I was too afraid to ask.
Kissing. I’ve had no complaints but it’s not really something your parents taught you to do properly (unless you’re into that)
How to speak up on problems or expressing certain emotions. I keep stuff bottled up inside
Because you are afraid of the possible reactions. Only trying and finding out you are accepted is helpful.
My PhD.
Going into my third year and I still don't feel as if I ever adjusted, or developed healthy habits.
Just trying to take it a day at a time and not procrastinate beyond no return.
Stick with it. You’ll have the degree, instead of regrets about quitting when you were so close. A doctorate will also open more doors, especially in your field, so you’ll have jobhunting options. You’ll always have the fallback to teaching at the university level, where the real money is, as long as you stick with it long enough to gain tenure. Plus it allows you to continue doing research, and often fully funds it as well.
Being a picky eater. So preparing food, I've been wanting to try new things, but I have no idea what to buy, how to prepare it, and it scares me to ask because I don't want it to sound like I'm some sort of alien.
The best way (when there's no pandemic) is to ask a friend if you can try a bite of what they're eating. Or go to restaurants that encourage sharing. Or host a pot luck dinner
Writing. I love writing, and have written a few short stories older the years, and I show it to friends of mine who read, but every single person has said they loved it. I ask for constructive criticism, and sometimes they want the story to go differently, but it's so damn rare I get an opinion on my actual writing. My descriptions, vocabulary, the flow of the story, etc. Well, too scared to ask someone who will give me an actual opinion.
There are writer communities online that proofread eachothers work. You can also hire a professional proofreader. Google is your friend.
Relationships.
I recently started out in the dating scene and i dont know whats the difference between being a couple and being really good friends.
Also: sex is really strange to me.
I'm a girl. Not sure if I'm supposed to shave the thin blonde hairs in my thighs or not. Sometimes they look darker, but sometimes they look blonde.
I shave the rest of my legs ( below the knee), but I'm in my 30s. Feels like I should know this already....
Gym exercises and weights. I am very afraid of the public gyms... I opted to buy my own weights and machines but... When lifting stuff I don't know if I am carrying too much or too little. Is it supposed to not hurt? My back hurts a bit when I'm doing basic stuff like dumbells.
Babysitting. I babysat a few times when I was 13 or 14, and I wasn’t sure if I was just supposed to check in on the kid, or play with them, or just like, make sure they're good. I’m really good at kid-sitting, but babysitting (or for me watching a kid under 7 years old) is just hard.
This just comes naturally to some people I guess. I've always loved little kids, and know how to interact with them, but can relate with very few people in my own age groups. Different people relate with different folks?
Riding a bike. I hopped on one for the first time in 15+ years and loved it! So I bought a bike. But... I don't know if I'm shifting and turning and doing the road rules correctly. Are there resources for grown adults who can stop, go, dismount, but not much else?
Trying to save my 16 year marriage. My wife (35f) told me (35m) she wants a divorce (2 weeks before Im supposed to have spinal fusion surgery) and hopes we can figure out how to be friends for our 2 boys.
She has had a few emotional affairs (nothing physical), and is a bit of a narcissist (blames everyone else for her problems, and takes no responsibility. Accusess anyone who disagrees with her as attacking her, Refuses counseling, and has for years) and appears to be using this as a way to create content (tiktok). I freely admit, Im not perfect and have caused issues in our marriage.
She doesn’t sound worth fighting for. Cheating emotionally is way WORSE then just physically. Lust can happen, even though in a good relationship you’d never act on it, but being emotionally attached to someone else means the current relationship is done.
Thinking, every time I speak someone say how what I just said is wrong and they are right
Programming.
I mean, I mostly understand the concepts, but I struggle and fail WAAAY more often than I succeed.
We all do... Every programmer does. At least, that is how I have managed to learn programming.
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This post makes me realise I am really not alone with some of what I sometimes consider ridiculous thoughts/feelings/questions/fears. We're all just winging it really!
Do redditors know ,we have full blown discussions about their lives on BP?
I'm sure some of them do as reddit posts feature on about 90% of BP posts.
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Good lord, have none of these people heard of YouTube? Aside from very specific questions, they could find nearly any answer there.
Well, most of these questions should’ve been addressed by parents in raising their kids and most others are easily googled. Do people not raise kids anymore? Just feed, keep alive and done?
Probably not relevant but sometimes I forget to breathe?
I would really like an answer to the study question. Been in college for a couple years now and still feel like I'm not doing it right
So much of this is just imposter syndrome. If someone thinks youre doing well, even if you dont really know what ur doing, just keep doing it!! its working apparently!! fake it til u make it lol
Been married for 9 years now and my husband and I have absolutely no idea what a marriage is supposed to feel like. We're pretty much just two big kids playing house, who occasionally argue about stupid stuff
Well, if it works it works. No set rules for marriage there.
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Wow, a bunch of scared, insecure people out there. All of us are scared but we buck up, brave up, and grow up and ask in order to learn.
And unfortunately this advise falls flat on people who want their hand held through life. I get sympathizing and empathizing as I get anxious at some stuff-socially really, but sometimes it is too much and people cannot even function theyre too scared.
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You sound autistic vs neurotypical actually.
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My best friend and I went to the midnight screening of each movie. We took turns paying brought our wine tumblers. Yes we were in our late 30s no I'm not ashamed it was so much fun.
This post makes me realise I am really not alone with some of what I sometimes consider ridiculous thoughts/feelings/questions/fears. We're all just winging it really!
Do redditors know ,we have full blown discussions about their lives on BP?
I'm sure some of them do as reddit posts feature on about 90% of BP posts.
Load More Replies... Good lord, have none of these people heard of YouTube? Aside from very specific questions, they could find nearly any answer there.
Well, most of these questions should’ve been addressed by parents in raising their kids and most others are easily googled. Do people not raise kids anymore? Just feed, keep alive and done?
Probably not relevant but sometimes I forget to breathe?
I would really like an answer to the study question. Been in college for a couple years now and still feel like I'm not doing it right
So much of this is just imposter syndrome. If someone thinks youre doing well, even if you dont really know what ur doing, just keep doing it!! its working apparently!! fake it til u make it lol
Been married for 9 years now and my husband and I have absolutely no idea what a marriage is supposed to feel like. We're pretty much just two big kids playing house, who occasionally argue about stupid stuff
Well, if it works it works. No set rules for marriage there.
Load More Replies... Wow, a bunch of scared, insecure people out there. All of us are scared but we buck up, brave up, and grow up and ask in order to learn.
And unfortunately this advise falls flat on people who want their hand held through life. I get sympathizing and empathizing as I get anxious at some stuff-socially really, but sometimes it is too much and people cannot even function theyre too scared.
Load More Replies... three things: 1. how to not move around constantly (i'm always moving. always. when i stay still it feels wrong, kinda like my limbs aren't there? idk. i think what i do is called stimming but i'm neurotypical to my knowledge so idk) 2. how to social interact. i get really into things and want to tell everyone everything about it that i know but im bad at reading cues so idk when people get bored.
You sound autistic vs neurotypical actually.
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My best friend and I went to the midnight screening of each movie. We took turns paying brought our wine tumblers. Yes we were in our late 30s no I'm not ashamed it was so much fun.
