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The funniest thing about this subreddit is that actually unpopular opinions usually don’t get upvoted.

If you post an opinion that most people agree with, you’ll get tons of upvotes. But if you post something genuinely unpopular, people downvote you because they disagree with it.

Isn’t the whole point of the subreddit to post opinions people disagree with?

It basically rewards popular opinions while punishing unpopular ones.

They’re learning, just like everyone else did. Instead of making fun of them for not knowing something, help them out. Nobody knows everything when they first become an adult, and there’s nothing wrong with asking for help.

Once it’s over, we will never experience it again. Make the most out of it!

That’s all it is. Religions are like fairy tales. They don’t actually exist, but early humans created them to make sense of the world they were living in.

I’m honestly considering leaving Reddit. Sometimes I feel like I’d be happier.

I used to think a relationship would make me happier.

I thought having someone by my side would fix the things I was unhappy about and make me feel more fulfilled. But after experiencing a relationship, I realized that it doesn’t really work that way.

A relationship can amplify how you’re already feeling. When you’re happy and content with yourself, it can add to that happiness. But if you’re unhappy with yourself, being in a relationship doesn’t automatically fix those feelings.

I’ve realized that I can be genuinely happy on my own. I don’t need a relationship to feel fulfilled, and honestly, realizing that has been pretty freeing.

I understand that most people don’t literally mean “Am I the only human being on Earth who thinks this?”

But that’s still how you’re framing it.

If you’re posting an opinion that thousands of people obviously relate to, “Am I the only one?” makes it sound like you genuinely believe you’re some unique exception. Just say “Does anyone else feel this way?” or “Anyone else agree?”

It’s a small thing, but I swear I see “Am I the only one?” followed by an opinion that is clearly extremely common all the time.

And I don’t mean because you have more money or more freedom.

I mean being single is just peaceful.

You don’t have to constantly think about where you stand with someone. You don’t have to worry about whether they’re upset with you, whether something feels different, or whether you’re doing enough for them.

Your life is just your life.

You wake up, do your thing, talk to whoever you want, go wherever you want, and you don’t have this other person constantly taking up space in the back of your mind.

And I think people underestimate how nice that feels.

A relationship can obviously be great, but being single means you can be completely comfortable with yourself without needing someone else there to make you feel wanted or complete.
At some point, being alone stops feeling lonely.
It just feels normal.

And honestly, I think that’s better than being in a relationship just because you’re scared of being single.

The LeBron vs. Michael Jordan debate is the biggest example. They played under different rules, against different competition, with different coaching styles, training methods, sports science, and even different expectations from the media. Neither one had the opportunity to face the other in their prime.

People act like there’s an objective answer when there really isn’t. You can compare accomplishments and appreciate greatness, but you’ll never be able to prove who would have been better because it’s a hypothetical that can never be tested.

At some point, it stops being a discussion and becomes people defending their favorite player. Just enjoy watching all-time great athletes instead of pretending one debate can ever be settled.

This is the only way 2K will get better. We don’t buy their product, and then they’ll realize they need to do better. We should all boycott the game.

I haven’t bought a 2K game since 2K21 as a reference. I’ve been doing this already.

High school wasn’t perfect, but looking back, life felt so much simpler. You saw your friends almost every day without having to plan weeks in advance. You had summers off, school events, football games, snow days, and a routine that kept life moving. There was always something to look forward to.

Then adulthood hits. Everyone gets busy with work, college, bills, responsibilities, and trying to figure out life. Hanging out becomes rare, free time feels limited, and the days start blending together.

I know not everyone had a great high school experience, but for those who did, it’s easy to miss it. Sometimes you don’t appreciate how special those years were until they’re just memories.