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Never understood why my mom acted like stopping somewhere after work was a huge burden and was absolutely the worst.

I understand now, lol.

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Me opening this thread: “It’s gonna be butt stuff — they’re all gonna say butt stuff.”

The actual thread: “Gardening.”.

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Use pet names with spouse.

Always cringed at couples who did it

But my girl
And I exclusively call eachother monkey, lol not even in any tone just its the name we both knee jerk reaction to, it’s funny bc im sure it’s cringe to someone listening but they too will complete the cycle haha.

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I once said to my wife “I’ll never have a boss again!”

(After I’d successfully built a nice business)

After 8 years my business faltered and after much stress and heartache I applied for a job. I got it hired and was made redundant after 18 months. Got another job and I’m there for the past 18 months and I couldn’t be happier.

Far less stress, a regular (very good) income and I still do some consulting on the side in the same field as my old business.

So life is so much sweeter now that I have a boss.

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Enjoying horror comedies. I thought they would largely fail on both fronts, but there are a fair few fun ones.

Edited to add: Some of my favorites include Cemetery Man, Re-Animator, Hausu, Eating Raoul, Gremlins, Delicatessen, and Little Otik. .

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Have kids. I know this not exactly the same as having kids but it’s certainly nothing I planned on or wanted to happen.

March 2023 we took my nieces for the summer. There was one event that caused them all to be homeless and so we agreed to watch the girls for the summer so the parents could get back on their feet. Then it was just an effing whirlwind. Their parents basically gave up…

At the start of it in March we got a power of attorney to help us through not needing the parents for every signature or doctor or teacher, etc. The parents communicated less and less to their girls and at the end of 6 months our power of attorney over the girls was set to expire. At this point the parents were hardly involved and didn’t do anything to establish themselves as a stable environment to continue raising their girls in. One parent was now three states away and the other halfway across the country. And so we found ourselves standing in court for guardianship of two kids. The girls signed their own letters stating how they wanted to stay by us and the judge made an instant decision. They understand that the guardianship more a a choice amongst all of us that they stay here, even their choice, but they have no desires to return to either parent. So here we are, a mixed bag sorta “family” that picked each other.

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Quit drinking.

18 months sober yesterday.

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Calling the cops on my disrespectful frat boy neighbors for their 100+ people parties in their backyard. Chug chug chug chants at midnight were awful and no matter how much I texted that the music was too loud they’d reply “we turned it down”. Bro, turning your rave music down from 9 to 8 isn’t acceptable when 3 should be max volume at 2am.

Finally did what I said I’d never do and called the sheriff about a noise complaint. I had to do it seven times over four months, progressively earlier in the night, until they finally stopped and eventually moved out. Some of those complaints were on weekdays after 1 am

Towards the end I loved hearing the complaints from the partyers as they waited for their rides with all the lights on, the music off, and the cops present.

Bros, I told you I had young kids. Don’t f**k with dad.

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Running. I used to tell people if you ever saw me running, don't ask questions just run because something is very wrong.

I started running regularly because my dog had separation anxiety and it was the only thing that wore him out enough to stop destroying my apartment. One day I went running with him and realized that I was doing it because I actually enjoyed it; it was surreal. I started running regularly and missing it when I couldn't run. I ran in races and studied to learn how to run better. Unfortunately age and injuries have made running very difficult now and I'm desperately trying to figure out how to get back in to it...

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When I was younger I didn’t understand why people watched Let’s Play videos/streams. I would just play the game myself. Then I had children who consumed most of my free time. Totally got it then.

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Edibles. Swore I’d never touch the green stuff. I can’t smoke since I have asthma. But I got curious, and bought some edibles one day. And all I can say is WOW. I’ve struggled with anxiety for more than 20 years. Always had racing thoughts. The first time I tried them, those thoughts disappeared. And it was almost terrifying to have silence in my head. My anxiety is worlds better. That negative little voice in my head telling me I’m not good enough, I don’t belong, no one likes me is *gone*. After having those things more than half my life, I’m finally free of them.

Now I take them to help manage my stress, and to help me if I’m having trouble sleeping.

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Mushrooms. It helped tremendously with my mental health.

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Soulsgames, i played ds1 back then on pc, unmodded and with a keyboard.

One community mod and controller later im now a soulsborne vet and love eldenring as much as the rest of em.

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Black coffee. i dont like the taste just is more convenient and awakens me faster.

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Become atheist. I struggled for years with religion, how could my religion be good and have a "reputation" of kindness but then I see followers hate and hurt people? I slowly started to leave, but fear kept me in place, but ultimately I took the leap and I've never felt better! I'm spiritual, but I'm no longer a heavy religious person.

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Going on a gay cruise. I thought it'd be all sex and booze and d***s, and while there was some of that, it was more hidden away than I expected. People weren't as judgmental as I thought they'd be. I made some amazing friends, saw some insanely beautiful parts of Spain, and had an all-around great time.

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Watching birds. I used to think it was for old eccentrics, but now I’m a homeowner with a massive oak tree in the back yard and it’s like a giant bird perch for every tiny dinosaur in town. I enjoy sitting in the kitchen and checking out who is up there, using my binoculars.

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I thought having a pet was not for me, especially a dog. My wife really wanted to adopt a pup. Now we even have two lovely fluffbabies.

Be with a man. It's been a weird journey, but my boyfriend is awesome!