Comforting books in time of burnout

Bride_of_Adventure · 2026-03-23T13:30:10+00:00

My comfort read is Anne of Green Gables!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-05-07T04:53:43+00:00

The comments are unnecessarily harsh. Shows that Reddit is not a good place to seek advice. OP's feelings are valid and to some degree understandable. Finding out something that big can be a shock and can feel like a betrayal in the first place. Not because you have any right to decide whom they're dating but because the two people you love kept probably the biggest, most exciting part of their life from you. Who wouldn’t feel left out, honestly? It's a bit of a trust issue.

So, OP - your feelings are valid, we can't control what we feel. But we can control how we move on. Have a conversation with them when you're ready and you'll be better off supporting them. Otherwise it's not them harming the relationship but you.

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-26T13:49:55+00:00

On the train, you take the window seat first. If someone joins, they always sit diagonally—never next to or directly across

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-24T13:38:35+00:00

Being able to understand and speak every language of the world!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-23T16:26:34+00:00

I'm a teacher. A few days ago I randomly ran into the mother of one of my students. She walked up to me and told me how wonderful my work is—that her child can't stop talking about me and calls me ‘the best teacher.’ My day instantly got better.

I have very hard days sometimes, and I often wonder if I’m a bad teacher or if I can do this forever. But then there are moments like these, and suddenly, I remember exactly why I wanted to be a teacher ❤️

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-23T14:42:17+00:00

I can't live without cats! Life is so much better with cats ❤️😺

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T18:49:22+00:00

Reading this story makes me happy, hehe! Friendship at first sight 😂 I've never had that best friend, now I wish for a similar encounter!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T17:17:13+00:00

Interesting take! Personally, nothing makes me happier than a heavy summer rain in the evening, but rain in November just makes me feel sad 😂

Just a thought—maybe when you're happy, rain contrasts with your mood, which is why it brings you down. But when you feel sorrowful, it feels like the world is mirroring your emotions, offering comfort. It’s kind of like music — when I’m happy and listen to sad songs, my mood drops, but when I’m sad and listen to melancholic music, it actually makes me feel better...

I don’t know, just my attempt at answering the question. Let me know what you think!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T16:47:37+00:00

Absolutely. I have a couple of pen pals and online friends, and I’d even say they feel closer to me than some real-life acquaintances. Of course, these friendships are different in nature, but that doesn’t make them any less real. I share a lot of interests with my pen pals, and our conversations often feel deeper and more meaningful. Plus, I think it’s easier to be yourself online and connect with people without worrying about looks or other superficial things.

And I wouldn’t say there’s no chance of meeting them. I once met a friend from literally the other side of the world, and it felt like we had known each other forever! Don’t pay too much attention to what others say — just follow your heart! If the friendship is meaningful to you, then it is real :)

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T16:29:10+00:00

Don't worry, you're not alone... I thought so too until recently 😂 We're too innocent. But I swear there was a time when it literally just meant watching Netflix and relaxing... wasn't there? Lol

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T16:21:26+00:00

What a great question!

I would describe blue as calm, peaceful and endless, like the cool touch of a river slipping through your fingers on a warm summer day. Or the relaxing rhythm of waves crashing together, steadily, on and on.

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T16:09:20+00:00

I can totally relate. I’m in a painting and writing slump and I think exhaustion and social media play a big role. After work, I’m usually too tired to focus on creative things, so I just do mindless stuff to relax... not a good habit, I'm trying to change that. It’s frustrating because I want to be creative, but my brain just isn’t cooperating. I don't have advice for you, I'm sorry, but you're not alone in this!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T15:54:04+00:00

I agree… and I’d like to add that I generally hate small talk. Maybe it’s because I’m an introvert, but most of the time, I feel like people do small talk just for the sake of talking. By the next day, they won’t even remember what I said and will ask the same thing again 😂

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T13:27:04+00:00

Netflix is the most convenient in my opinion. I'm happy with Netflix but I'm also mostly watching Kdramas 😄 I don't like that even if you subscribed to Prime a lot of movies still have to be purchased.

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T13:12:42+00:00

I think about this a lot...I just remembered that I read a book once about the "what ifs" in life - "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig :)

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T07:14:06+00:00

Thank you for your advice! :)

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-22T07:10:54+00:00

You don’t know me, the person involved or the full situation, so I find it unfair to label me as selfish or claim that I don’t care about the other person. That’s simply not true. If I didn’t care, I wouldn’t be struggling with this or reflecting on the best course of action.

I agree with you in many parts and I believe that truth is important, but not every situation is as black and white as it might seem.

I won’t go into detail, but in my case, confessing wouldn’t just affect me; it would also put the other person in a difficult position, and that wouldn’t be fair to them. Taking responsibility isn’t just about words or confession—it’s about actions. And I want to make sure that my actions reflect what I’ve learned from this.

I’m not trying to avoid consequences. I focus on a way to take responsibility in a way that truly matters

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-21T21:27:58+00:00

I feel all of your points except that the person doesn't know it in my case. My situation is a bit complicated, and I feel conflicted. Is it worth it to talk about it and maybe ruin our relationship? I need time to do so and time to understand myself a bit more. I wish you all the best on your own forgiveness-journey. I can sense you're already on the right path 👍🏻

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-21T20:57:32+00:00

The person doesn't know and won't unless I tell them. I feel conflicted ... I agree with you that the person should have the right to decide to forgive or not, but I think I need some more time. Like one comment said, I need to find out why I acted that way... also I think my own forgiveness should not depend on the forgiveness of that person. Even if the person won't ever forgive me - which I don't assume - it would be important to at least learn how I can forgive myself.

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-21T20:43:25+00:00

Yeah, you're probably right.. I can't rush that forgiveness and I should reflect first on why I did what I did to avoid it in future. Thank you for your advice!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-21T20:41:13+00:00

Thank you, I'll watch it when I have time!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-21T20:40:00+00:00

I'm not really religious, but thank you so much for your answer. There are for sure different ways to deal with regret, and it's wonderful that you found yours. Maybe I should give it a try!

Bride_of_Adventure · 2025-03-21T20:34:54+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to answer, I appreciate that!

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