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Personal.

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Personal Overview
55%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
331
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

The Personal Regret Curve

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dropped the dill bottle

Dropped dill bottle, husband took precautions

Regret Level2/10

Attempt various businesses to make $1,902 in 60 seconds

Tried multiple businesses, learned from failures, and eventually won a pitch competition

Regret Level1/10

Backing away from a loose dog

I backed away from a friendly dog to avoid it, despite the owner's assurance it was friendly.

Regret Level8/10

Bought a small house in Transylvania

Found a house quickly, no outside help needed

Regret Level1/10

update laptop OS now or later

Laptop update broke machine, lost access to files

Regret Level8/10

missing daily map

I realized I miss being expected home after divorce

Regret Level8/10

Went out with a woman I barely knew

I dated a woman who turned out to be a psycho prostitute. She was abusive and manipulative, and I ignored red flags. She had a history of abusing animals and was involved in the escort business. I found out she was pregnant and she aborted our child. I was emotionally drained and humiliated by the experience.

Regret Level10/10

Posted on non-parent Reddit

Got roasted for baby led weaning and milestone celebration

Regret Level10/10

cut back on drinking

stayed within limits on a Friday night

Regret Level1/10

went to a city with friends for Halloween

guy touched me inappropriately on a walk home

Regret Level10/10

bought expensive ice cream

My husband ate my ice cream with our son, leaving little for me

Regret Level10/10

Dropped out of social life

Lost passion for hobbies and art due to AI competition and financial stress

Regret Level9/10

I didn't stand up for myself

I was bullied for having manboobs, made to feel disgusting and pathetic

Regret Level10/10

Found perfect home after a year

We found our perfect home after a year of searching

Regret Level1/10

Gave garlic to a dog by mistake

Dog got seriously sick and had to be put down

Regret Level10/10

Door-to-door trick-or-treating replaced trunk or treating

My kids got stepped on and we spent more time waiting in line than trunk or treating

Regret Level10/10

leaving toxic relationship

Moved to Maryland, met woman with problematic family, got hurt, tried to reconcile

Regret Level10/10

ended things again

Ex bought engagement ring for someone else after breakup

Regret Level10/10

Moved away from family in America

No obligation to family in America, prefer living abroad

Regret Level2/10

Wife came out as lesbian after 20 years

Heartbroken, lost 10 pounds, started therapy

Regret Level8/10