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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

Cold truths are hard to swallow for a reason. They strip us of the illusion that everything’s in our control and that we know things best. But in reality, that’s not how things work, and who likes to be told that?!

What’s a truth no one wants to hear?” wondered Redditor u/grubbseuph11 on r/AskReddit and people shared some illuminating and brutally honest responses, like the hard-to-digest fact that “friends will come and go,” and that “no matter how likeable you may be, there are always going to be certain people who don't like you, sometimes for no particular reason.”

So let’s get ready to be hit by a cold shower that should make you rethink this whole perspective on our lives, and be sure to check out our previous post with more hard truths right here.

#1

Soldiers wearing tactical gear sitting in a truck, illustrating people share truths that no one wants to hear. You aren’t a hero or even a good person just because you’re in the military

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    #2

    Wall clock showing time in a soft warm light, representing people sharing truths that no one wants to hear. Time doesn't heal wounds, it builds scar tissue.

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    #3

    Man warming clothes over fire outdoors, illustrating harsh realities people share that are true but ignored. You are much closer to being poor and homeless than you are to being super rich

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the vast majority of Americans understand this all too well.

    #4

    Close-up of an eye expressing deep reflection, illustrating people sharing things that are true but hard to hear. Bad people don’t always “get what they deserve”.

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    #5

    Woman with blonde hair wearing black shirt, turning head away, symbolizing people sharing truths no one wants to hear. “I don't know” is a perfectly valid answer to many questions.

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    #6

    Young person covering face with hand in dim light, illustrating people sharing things that are true but hard to hear. It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness, that is life.

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    #7

    Family hiking on a forest trail surrounded by trees, illustrating people sharing things that are true but hard to hear. Some people are bad parents. Being funny or smart doesn’t mean you’re ready to take care if a human being (maybe even multiple) for a good chunk of your life. Please don’t get kids to fix a relationship either, I’ve seen this too much and it doesn’t work.

    UwU_was_ist_das , Alberto Casetta Report

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    #8

    Two men having a candid conversation indoors, illustrating people sharing truths that no one wants to hear. Most people genuinely do not care about you or your opinions, which is just fine

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    #9

    Two young women sitting laughing together in the open trunk of a car, sharing true moments people avoid hearing. No matter how likeable you may be, there are always going to be certain people who don't like you, sometimes for no particular reason.

    DeathSpiral321 , Jorge Saavedra Report

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    #10

    Young woman in graduation gown and cap standing on steps, symbolizing people sharing things that are true but hard to hear. Having a University degree doesn't guarantee you a job

    PripyatHorse , Abby Thompson Report

    #11

    Older man wearing a medical mask and green jacket holding a package, illustrating people share things that are true but hard to hear. Life will never be exactly like it was before the pandemic started.

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    #12

    You can't run from yourself. Moving towns, cities or even countries won't automatically change who you are

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very true. However, a change of scenery *can* sometimes be the catalyst you need in order to start making those changes.

    #13

    Two young women smiling on a couch, sharing moments that are true but no one wants to hear them. Friends will come and go. You will have many friends who one day you will never see again.

    Realitycheck-4u , Matheus Ferrero Report

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    #14

    Young woman laughing while sitting indoors, capturing a candid moment representing people sharing things that are true but hard to hear. It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice.

    RepresentativeWay734 , Brooke Cagle Report

    #15

    Flooded street with cars submerged in rising water, illustrating harsh truths people share about extreme situations. Climate change is an exponential curve and we are entering the shoulder. Natural disasters are expected to increase 8x in the next couple decades. It gets worse after that.

    gandhikahn , Chris Gallagher Report

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    #16

    It just takes a second to destroy what has taken years or even centuries to make.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *cough*cough*The United States*cough*cough*

    #17

    People crossing a busy street on a zebra crossing, illustrating truths about everyday life people share. Not everything happens "for a reason" or because of something you have (or have not) done. Sometimes, things in life and the Universe go sideways and it's just your time to be caught in the crossfire.

    Emcee_Such_N_Such , Ryoji Iwata Report

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    #18

    Close-up of a smiling person holding a red toothbrush with toothpaste, illustrating true but seldom shared facts about life. If you don’t take care of your teeth when you’re young, you’ll regret it when you’re old. Brush twice a day, goddamnit.

    toothfixingfiend , Diana Polekhina Report

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    #19

    Young woman sitting on a running track in casual clothes, reflecting on things that are true but no one wants to hear. You’re not special… but that’s okay because everyone is not special together.

    BeechballMusic , Мария Волк Report

    Mike Goslin
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer to think I am special, just like everyone else.

    #20

    You can't make someone love you if they don't

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    #21

    Young woman with short hair and red lipstick wearing a black hat, sharing candid thoughts about things people don’t want to hear. You won’t be young and beautiful forever.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was young and attractive, then I was a bit less young and unattractive, and now I'm looking forward to being middle-aged and beautiful.

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    #22

    Person with red hair focused on computer screen, reflecting on things that are true but no one wants to hear. That you need to stop procrastinating and get that thing you've been needing to do done already.

    PikaBirb44 , Annie Spratt Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hearing that truth won't make any difference in getting it done. Nor will really, really wanting it. Everyone needs to find their own motivation to begin. And then find the motivation to continue doing it.

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    #23

    We’ll eventually be alone, so it’s either being comfortable with ourselves or being tormented by loneliness later in life

    yuhuhuhuhuhu Report

    #24

    There are some people who just are NOT going to like you. And you will have done nothing to deserve, cause or warrant it. Its not your fault.

    tehrealdirtydan Report

    #25

    Two people holding hands in a comforting gesture, illustrating truths people share but no one wants to hear Oxytocin, the “love hormone”, also increases animosity towards those you regard as “others”

    Arcus91 , Zoe Report

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    #26

    Toddler sitting on a blanket outdoors with a serious expression, illustrating people sharing true but unwanted things. Not all babies are cute.

    616abc517 , Ryan Franco Report

    #27

    Six fighter jets flying in close formation against a cloudy sky in a display of precision and skill. War can come to your doorstep, everything can change. No country is immune. History clearly demonstrates this.

    SchteeveFour , UX Gun Report

    #28

    All your bones are wet right now

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    #29

    Young people sharing moments at home, with one playing guitar and the other listening, reflecting on truths people avoid. If you’re chasing a romance or friendship… the other person doesn’t want to be with you.

    Magicman2444 , Toa Heftiba Report

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    #30

    Person holding lottery tickets in a car, illustrating truths about luck and chance people share that are hard to hear. The odds that you die tomorrow is wayyy higher than winning on that lottery ticket.

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    #31

    Person standing on a white digital scale, illustrating one of the truths people often hesitate to accept. There's no "health in every size". If you're over/under certain weight limit, you have a higher risk in getting sick. There's no "but-".

    cleanbroom , i yunmai Report

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    #32

    Young woman looking thoughtfully through window blinds, reflecting the truths people share that no one wants to hear. People will hurt you

    vojili , Joshua Rawson-Harris Report

    #33

    Young woman with glasses drinking coffee outdoors, reflecting on things that are true but no one wants to hear. Your boyfriend/husband is always going to find other women attractive.

    Milkie444 , Caleb George Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That can make a relationship stronger, though, really. He may find some other women attractive (just as you surely find some other men attractive), but he chose to be with you instead. You beat out all those other women, so he must really love you and find you special.

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    #34

    Man leaning against a storefront at night on a city street, reflecting on things people share that are true but hard to hear Life is as much unfair and unjust as it is possible for it to be

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    #35

    Woman sitting outdoors in a hooded jacket, appearing thoughtful reflecting on things that are true but no one wants to hear. You are the main character in your life but you're just an extra in everone else's

    Accomplished-Bee4700 , Robert McGowan Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waitaminute. So... you're *not* all spending your spare moments thinking about me?? I'm hurt.

    #36

    The world is 100% being run by corruption.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Substitute "corporations" for "corruption" and you're probably a bit closer to the mark.

    #37

    Staying with someone who cheated on you is never a good idea

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    #38

    Young woman standing outdoors with arms raised in the rain, representing people sharing things that are true but hard to hear. Your belly button was your old mouth.

    Kairosiris , Ben Hershey Report

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