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@u/Puzzleheaded-Wind561about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Met a married man at the bar

I had sex with a married man I met at the bar

What I wish I knew
He was married
PersonalInfidelity
@u/Ok-Sea-2436about 1 month ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

Seeking online alternatives for socialization

Living in isolation due to social anxiety and lack of social options

What I wish I knew
Online communities and virtual events can be a good starting point
Social SkillsAutism And Socialization
@u/Inside-Machine2253about 1 month ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

let emotions consume me

I'm feeling depressed again after a decent period

What I wish I knew
why I'm feeling this way again
Mental HealthDepression
@u/badgyallisiaabout 1 month ago · 3 weeks postpartum after
10/10
Severe

Cheated on me while pregnant

Found out he cheated the entire time I was pregnant, broke up with me 2 weeks before giving birth

What I wish I knew
He was cheating the whole time
RelationshipInfidelity
@u/lucywiththelightsonabout 1 month ago · 1 week after
1/10
Settled

Enjoyed solitude

Spent a week alone, enjoyed freedom and had best orgasms

What I wish I knew
How much I'd appreciate solitude
MarriageHusband'S Absence
@u/Living_butwannabROCKabout 1 month ago · Indian tech job market after
2/10
Settled

College name doesn't matter for tech jobs

Spending college years learning and building projects is key

What I wish I knew
Prioritize skills over college name
CareerEducation
@u/ChunkyCookie777about 1 month ago · almost 1 year after
2/10
Settled

started weight loss journey

I miss losing weight quickly, it brings mental fix

What I wish I knew
how to maintain weight loss pace
HealthWeight Loss
@u/Spirited_Classic_826about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Lost job due to budget cuts

I was laid off due to budget cuts in my school district

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew about the budget deficit earlier
EconomyJob Market
@u/No_Rule674about 1 month ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

Switched from CS to Electronics

I switched from CS to Electronics, questioning my decision

What I wish I knew
CS programs can vary greatly by country and university
CareerEducation
@u/Careless-Welcome-508about 1 month ago · 35 years after
8/10
Regret

Navigating husband's politics

Husband became increasingly entrenched in conservative ideology, leading to insurmountable political divide in our marriage

What I wish I knew
Understood the depth of his convictions and how they would affect our relationship
MarriagePolitics
@u/Throwaway_acc7380about 1 month ago · Entire life so far after
10/10
Severe

Feeling stupid and behind others

Felt stupid and underperformed in life, struggled with basic tasks and conversations

What I wish I knew
How to develop critical thinking skills
IntelligenceLack Of Critical Thinking Skills
@u/Hatedndepressedabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Focused on negative aspects

Realized life is worth living after introspection

What I wish I knew
To focus on the positive aspects
Mental HealthNegative Thinking
@u/roses-are-leadabout 1 month ago · ongoing after
8/10
Regret

Stop comparing myself

My brain reminded me of past failures and inadequacies

What I wish I knew
Comparison is not helpful or relevant
ComparisonBody Image
@u/Relative_Initial_399about 1 month ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

Said no to seeing boyfriend

Felt guilty for not explaining no reason to boyfriend

What I wish I knew
Explain practical reasons for no
RelationalCommunication
@u/Different_Eye_8706about 1 month ago · 6 months after
8/10
Regret

Leave the relationship for emotional safety

I realized my partner's lack of emotional support was a deal-breaker for me, and I left the relationship to focus on myself

What I wish I knew
I wish I had prioritized my own emotional well-being sooner
RelationshipEmotional Safety
@u/K00bearabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

new dev role may not be future-proof

Doing only beginner level work as a new dev

What I wish I knew
AI may replace my role
CareerJob Dissatisfaction
@u/RaeXetaNabout 1 month ago · 1 week after
8/10
Regret

I want to quit Chai

I got stuck in a rumination loop after thinking of quitting

What I wish I knew
Quitting cold turkey might not be the best approach
ProductivityApp Addiction
@u/Curly0327about 1 month ago · 2 years after
1/10
Settled

Pursued unrelated jobs

Worked in lab settings, realized it wasn't for me

What I wish I knew
Considered my interests more
Career AdviceJob Search
@u/Arepadominoabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Quitted smoking for 2 weeks

Attended gay pride parade without smoking

What I wish I knew
Quitting smoking is easier than I thought
PersonalQuitting Smoking
@u/fairyycandyabout 1 month ago · 6 months after
10/10
Severe

Let coworker take blame for inventory mistake

I let my coworker take the blame for a major inventory mistake I made, damaging his reputation and career

What I wish I knew
I should have spoken up and taken responsibility
ProfessionalCoworker Blame