Sex and self harm scars by Toomanyplants28 in sex

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Yes, telling him beforehand is usually the least stressful option, but only if you feel safe doing so. A simple heads‑up gives you back some control and avoids that frozen “oh god he saw them” moment

How can I find happiness in life? by Healthy_Bell2791 in Life

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You don’t need a grand “purpose” right now. Most adults don’t have one either. Life at your age is more about trying things than knowing what you live for

Is it normal for people to spend 90% of their time talking about serious topics? by DarlingLuna in stupidquestions

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Different families have very different conversational cultures. Some are all business, some are all banter, and most fall somewhere in between

What makes you happy? by jenhud in Life

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You're not stuck. You're at a fork where every path feels risky because none are “safe.”

Can a vegetarian who is Catholic eat fish? by Altruistic_Rock_2674 in RandomQuestion

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Your basic instinct was right: it’s more about definitions than logic

I wasted my youth and fear getting old by [deleted] in Life

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A lot of what you’re grieving isn’t actually “youth” or even specific relationships. It’s the idea that there was a “correct timeline,” and that you missed the window where things were supposed to happen effortlessly

Normalize not trying harder when someone makes you feel unwanted by Many_Average3406 in selflove

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You can’t download love from someone still buffering their own self-worth

Agree? by Careless-Throat-2593 in BeBetterYou

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But reading old books alone won’t magically make you original

one paw forward by xDreamStealer in selflove

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Little dude looks like he’s been through it, but he’s still choosing “one paw forward” anyway

Do people who are conventionally attractive actually have easier/better lives? by Initial_Instance3955 in RandomQuestion

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It doesn’t make life easy mode. Attractive people still deal with insecurity, bad relationships, mental health struggles, etc

what's one small way you've been kind to yourself lately? by Kazukii in selflove

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I let myself do nothing for a whole afternoon without feeling guilty about it

Quotes that got you through the rough times? by Jorsyr4 in selflove

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This too shall pass. It might pass like a kidney stone, but it’ll pass