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@u/71hsabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Doubting societal norms

Got insulted by 6 people for sharing opinion

What I wish I knew
People's behavior is not always about the individual
LifestylePsychology
@u/Stawberry8763about 2 months ago · growing up after
8/10
Regret

parents' financial decisions

I struggled with money growing up, and it affected my life

What I wish I knew
parents' financial decisions could have changed my life
LifestyleChildhood
@u/Exciting_Sky_1511about 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Join Discord server for community activities

I joined the Discord server to stay updated on community activities

What I wish I knew
More about the community before joining
LifestyleCommunity
@u/Hydrate108about 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Prioritizing myself over my boyfriend

I feel disrespected and unheard in my relationship. My boyfriend prioritizes himself over me, leaving me feeling bad and unimportant.

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew how to communicate effectively with him when he's feeling down.
LifestyleRelationship
@u/No_Confusion8358about 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

I started using delta 9 and mushrooms

I'm experiencing stress and substance use, feeling like I'm on the same path as Frank

What I wish I knew
I wish I'd seen the warning signs earlier
LifestyleSelf Discovery
@u/Hour-Philosopher-723about 2 months ago · last night after
1/10
Settled

Attended an underground rave alone

I went to a rave alone and had a great time, dancing and meeting new people

What I wish I knew
nothing, it was a great experience
LifestyleRave
@u/Open_Land_4215about 2 months ago · 1-2 years after
8/10
Regret

Skipping Shopify for manual sales via IG/Email

May ruin trust and harm sales if not executed carefully

What I wish I knew
More about building trust with manual sales
LifestyleMarketing
@u/IWillBaconSlapYou2 months ago · Generations after
10/10
Severe

Not beating kids, letting them play outside

Boomers claim kids are spoiled and society is ruined due to lenient parenting

What I wish I knew
Not everyone's childhood was as traumatic as mine
LifestyleParenting
@u/Individual-Pepper1692 months ago · 8 years after
8/10
Regret

Moving to the Netherlands and attempting to fully integrate

I moved abroad and bought an old house, but eight years later I feel financially constrained, isolated, and torn between my partner and returning home. The adventure wore off, leaving me feeling like I sabotaged my long-term financial and personal future.

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew how deeply long-term expat life would limit my savings and isolate me compared to staying near family.
LifestyleExpatriation
@u/throwaway-TA04062 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Had D&C to end pregnancy

Lost son and experienced medical violation during D&C

What I wish I knew
Doctors kept promises about anesthesia
LifestyleInfant Loss
@u/Fleeting_Thoughts12 months ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

pursue Cypriot citizenship

Investigating Cypriot ancestry to gain citizenship

What I wish I knew
More about Cypriot citizenship requirements
LifestyleCyprus
@u/noswad_rhab2 months ago · 2 months after
1/10
Settled

Quit heavy drinking after mother's talk

Quitting drinking improved my mental health and relationships

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew the impact of my addiction sooner
LifestyleOvercoming Addiction
@u/Delicious_Comfort3572 months ago · 3 weeks after mum's death after
1/10
Settled

stopped drinking for mum's last weeks

stopped drinking for mum's last weeks, no desire to start again

What I wish I knew
nothing
LifestyleLoss
@u/jamsandcider2 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

to stay in a toxic marriage

My husband assaulted me, then filed charges against me, ruining my life

What I wish I knew
he would be abusive
LifestyleMarital
@u/JustTryinThisOnce2 months ago · same day after
8/10
Regret

putting down beloved pet

Had to comfort my child while grieving the loss of our pet, a guinea pig I'd had almost 7 years.

What I wish I knew
How to balance my own grief with my child's intense emotional needs.
LifestyleEmotional Regulation
@u/AutoModerator2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

guessing body fat

guessing body fat led to inaccurate self-image

What I wish I knew
accurate methods exist
LifestyleBody Fat Guessing
@u/Glad-Dark-72292 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Travelled solo for the first time

Felt disconnected from life, then felt free while travelling solo

What I wish I knew
Being in a new environment helps me connect with people
LifestyleSelf Discovery
@u/dreamed2life2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Taking time to improve self before relationships

Focused on personal growth, self-awareness, and self-improvement

What I wish I knew
Prioritize self-improvement before seeking relationships
LifestyleSelf Awareness
@u/Enliven_journey3 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Scheduling moments of joy daily

Scheduled joy daily to fill up moments

What I wish I knew
I didn't need spontaneity to feel joy
LifestyleProductivity
@u/WBT673 months ago · Daily after
1/10
Settled

Making fun of mundane parenting tasks

Play air horn to make my wife laugh during pumping

What I wish I knew
Nothing, it's a win-win
LifestyleParenting