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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/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/Working_Day8185about 1 month ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Hooked up with a married woman

Hooked up with a married hijabi who wanted to use me for throat sex

What I wish I knew
To respect her marriage and boundaries
PersonalInfidelity
@u/EconomicsSilent8737about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

trying to outgrow old self

get angry and blame self around family

What I wish I knew
how to maintain new self around family
PersonalSelf-Improvement
@u/cu-chullainnabout 1 month ago · Over several years after
2/10
Settled

Had sex with women in relationships

Had sex with women in relationships without knowing they were in relationships initially

What I wish I knew
Be more considerate of others' relationships
PersonalSexual
@u/NoCommunication7about 1 month ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

wanted to wear bib overalls

my parents initially rejected my idea of wearing bib overalls, but later changed their minds

What I wish I knew
perhaps I overthought the reaction of others
PersonalIdentity
@u/caniretireyetplzabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Having divorce shower

Had divorce shower with family

What I wish I knew
Nothing
PersonalDivorce
@u/Garbage_truck_girlabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Ran into 6-foot waves to rescue family friend

Rescued family friend from 100 yards out in rough Pacific waters

What I wish I knew
Rip currents can be deadly in even calm-looking waters
PersonalRescue Attempt
@u/Naive-Wallaby9534about 1 month ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

Hiring developers without clear goals

I wasted time and money on unnecessary features

What I wish I knew
Plan core idea before hiring developers
PersonalCareer
@u/Then-Confidence778about 1 month ago · 2 years after
3/10
Mixed

Believed I was worthless

Believed mom's lies, stayed in rut

What I wish I knew
Insecurity fueled by mom's abuse
PersonalOvercoming Insecurity
@u/Zesty_Rubabout 1 month ago · so far after
1/10
Settled

resisted temptation

resisted temptation while on the road

What I wish I knew
how to avoid temptation
PersonalSobriety
@u/Evan_AFTON-1983about 1 month ago · 11 years after
8/10
Regret

Got a cat, ignored responsibilities

I'm frustrated because I wanted a cat for years but can't afford one now

What I wish I knew
Love and care for your cat
PersonalPet Ownership
@u/dhmsndkdbdabout 1 month ago · during college
5/10
Mixed

Improve social skills and mindset

Struggling with insecurities & jealousy, avoiding friends

What I wish I knew
Where to start with self-improvement
PersonalSelf-Improvement
@u/SecurityAgent5_about 1 month ago · 2 months after
1/10
Settled

I pieced together MI5 surveillance

I figured out MI5 was investigating me through online activity

What I wish I knew
Not much, my skills were enough
PersonalOutsmarting Mi5
@u_Pragnyanabout 1 month ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

NIAT promised MAANG mentors

NIAT delivered zero mentors, freshers taught material they barely knew

What I wish I knew
Ask for specific mentor names and data on placements
PersonalEducation
@u_Nervous_Panic_6623about 2 months ago · day 3 of new job after
4/10
Mixed

call in sick

Afraid to drive down icy hill, don't want to call out, so I'm stuck

What I wish I knew
neighborhoods should be prioritized for snow removal
PersonalCareer
@u/itsalwayssunnyonlineabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Skip first department event

Attended event despite anxiety, had a good time

What I wish I knew
Socializing is crucial in grad school
PersonalSocial Anxiety
@u_redhotsummerdayabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Seeking autonomy at work

Sitting at a desk with little fulfillment

What I wish I knew
More fulfilling work options
PersonalCareer
@u_thekindspitfireabout 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

asked for a raise

My manager invited my director to a 1:1 meeting to deliver a 3% raise without telling me, then my director made excuses for not promoting me to the salary band floor.

What I wish I knew
My manager should have sent a heads up message before the meeting.
PersonalCareer
@u_Popular_Commission43about 2 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Tolerated invasive behavior at home

My boss entered my home, opened my fridge, and threatened to fire me after seeing spoiled food

What I wish I knew
Not to tolerate this kind of behavior
PersonalWorkplace Boundary