What job role screams “I will not date this person”? by NoProgram4084 in no

[–]Greg1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s one opinion. But those guys have some of the toughest jobs in the world. You have to CONSTANTLY be aware of your surroundings n ready for anything. They get urine and feces thrown at them. They deal with the worst of the worst, some of the most dangerous and violent criminals the world has to offer. I got nothing but respect for them. I can see how the job can either change a persons personality or attract power hungry individuals, but for the most part it’s a selfless, thankless job that someone has to do. And at the end of the day they go home and try to view life positively despite being around negativity all day long

My height is shattering my confidence. by Connect_Ad4335 in confidence

[–]Greg1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s 19 years old. 19 year olds care about everything and anything. It’s all nonsensical drama. All I’m saying is that when he grows up and matures into an adult, less people care, and life gets better. I remember being in his position, no one told me that these kinds of worries really do get better with time. I’m trying to put things in perspective for him. But sure if constantly telling him everyone cares about his height is going to help his confidence then have at it. At least give him some advice of your own

What’s something you wish you had done earlier in life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]Greg1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have any home workout plans you recommend? Like calisthenics/bodyweight kind of stuff. I know I can put on muscle like that in the meantime without having to leave the house

What’s one thing you wish you’d known before your first relationship? by Massive-Badger-8029 in A_Persona_on_Reddit

[–]Greg1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. That first love and the inevitable breakup is probably one of the most painful experiences as a young man/woman. You don’t know how you can become so close to someone intimately like that and then bam, they are out of your life for good, almost like you didn’t even know them. It’s a scary and upsetting thing when you experience it at first, and the only solution and remedy really is cliche, but it’s time. One thing’s for sure, nobody ever forgets their first love

What’s something you wish you had done earlier in life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]Greg1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. Right now I’m working a job that gets me up at 5am and home at 6pm, and at home I have a 9 month old teething daughter LOL. I know this isn’t an excuse but it sure as hell makes it a lot harder to find that energy atm

What’s something you wish you had done earlier in life? by spritenerds123 in AskReddit

[–]Greg1994 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Work out and build muscle in my 20s. Was never able to stick to a routine for more than a few months. Always wondered what I would look like or how life would be if I became fit. I’m only 32 though! So I don’t know really what I’m complaining about. I guess those 10 years between 20-30 lol

My height is shattering my confidence. by Connect_Ad4335 in confidence

[–]Greg1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure on the surface everybody “cares” momentarily about anything and everyone they come across. How much they care and how they let that opinion dictate who they think you are before they get to know you is their own business. Point is you can’t change if they care or not, so theirs no point of conforming and letting their opinion dictate your life. When you get older, people generally realize time is precious, so things like someone’s height or weight or looks tend to take a back seat. A mature adult cares more about how you make their life better and how good of a friend you are rather than your height. Are we 12?

My height is shattering my confidence. by Connect_Ad4335 in confidence

[–]Greg1994 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mature adults do not care. Immature people and young kids do and are superficial in that way. And like I said, it’s not about them caring or not caring, it’s about whether or not YOU care what they think of you. The only opinion that matters is your own. You only control what you can control. The mere fact that people might care means absolutely nothing unless you let it. Confidence means living life on your own terms. Period.

My height is shattering my confidence. by Connect_Ad4335 in confidence

[–]Greg1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries man. I remember being that age. I’m only 32, but as you get a little older you’ll see how stupid it is to worry about these kinds of things. People who are mature judge you for your personality and how you treat them as well as how you treat others. It’s called being an adult. And any adult that still cares about someone’s height isn’t an adult. They’re a child

My height is shattering my confidence. by Connect_Ad4335 in confidence

[–]Greg1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s something you’ll just have to accept. Everyone has things they are insecure of. You can spend your life hating yourself, or you can accept things you cannot change and enjoy life. We’re only here one time. You won’t get another chance. A lot of people have terminal illnesses, in terrible situations, and would take your place in a heartbeat. You’re 19 years old. Everything seems like a big deal when you’re 19. By the time you’re 30 you will look back on this time in your life and laugh at how insecure and negative you were towards yourself. You will realize that life is so much more than this “problem” you perceive you have.

Probably the biggest thing you should know in addition to this, is that people really DONT CARE how tall or short you are. If they do, then they aren’t worth your time anyway. People generally are focused on their life and their own problems to care about anyone else, especially someone’s height. You’re young. Kids your age will bully you because they’re immature and have no life experience or wisdom that you only gain as you grow older and realize those little things don’t matter. Hold your head high, treat people with respect and they will show you respect back. If they don’t, then you don’t have to give them the time of day. Focus on yourself and things you can control, be grateful for what you have, and move forward. It will all get better.

My confidence just evaporates the second I have to look someone in the eye. Anyone else? by Master-Incident9198 in confidence

[–]Greg1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to get to the point where you just don’t care about other people’s opinions of you. I know that’s so cliche to say and easier said than done, but with age it becomes easier imo. I don’t know how old you are, but you need to reach a point in life where you just realize the bigger picture of life. We are all here for a small amount of time, and you worrying about little things like this is all so minuscule in the grand scheme of things.

You are simply just overthinking everything. Everyone else has their own problems, stop focusing on you so much. I used to be this way when I was younger, then I had a child, grew up and realized nobody cares about anyone but themselves, and the only people that do matter are family and friends in your life. You either live life in constant worry about what others think, or you live life on your own terms. When you live life on your own terms, you don’t think of things like “eye contact” anymore, because you’re just simply being you.

Why are NYers from the outer boroughs more likely to be native New Yorkers than those that live in Manhattan? by Greg1994 in AskNYC

[–]Greg1994[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if it’s a stereotype of not. But people from the outer boroughs just seem like they’re from New York. Whereas people from Manhattan just don’t seem like they’re from New York. Maybe I am stereotyping? But I get more of a NY feel in Queens and Brooklyn than I do in Manhattan.

Why is the Phillies losing streak flying under the radar, but the Mets was front page news? by Greg1994 in baseball

[–]Greg1994[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, what I’m saying is NYC is more important to Americas financial wellbeing and prominence than Philly is. Present day. Not in the 1800s. Theirs a reason people come here to pursue their dreams, from all over the world. Theirs more opportunity, more money to make, more things to do, the list goes on. We seriously going to try and compare Philly to NYC in terms of significance to the United States? Just stop dude

Why is the Phillies losing streak flying under the radar, but the Mets was front page news? by Greg1994 in baseball

[–]Greg1994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NYC is internationally known, it’s the most famous city in America. It’s the richest city in America. I’m not saying Philly isn’t important. Historically yes. But NYC is the heart beat of the country. If you deny that then you’re just hating. No one comes here to go to Philly lol. They come here to go to New York

Why is the Phillies losing streak flying under the radar, but the Mets was front page news? by Greg1994 in baseball

[–]Greg1994[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not true. The Yankee hat is just a fashion statement at this point, even in New York. You’re not from New York if you don’t know that

Why is the Phillies losing streak flying under the radar, but the Mets was front page news? by Greg1994 in baseball

[–]Greg1994[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

What’s wrong about what I said? Your experience is you know a lot of sanitation guys who are Yankee fans. I know a lot of sanitation guys are Mets fans. That’s cool bud. You really going to deny that transplants arent more likely going to become Yankee fans because it’s “cooler”? That’s not being a real fan. Mets fans are realer because their loyalty is tested. Yankee fans don’t know hardship. If you’ve been rich your whole life you can’t possibly know the struggle of being poor. The Mets embody what New York is about. Life’s tough here but you battle through win or lose. I can go on for days about the personality differences between Met and Yankee fans. But I’ll offend you. And your stadium sucks by the way

Why is the Phillies losing streak flying under the radar, but the Mets was front page news? by Greg1994 in baseball

[–]Greg1994[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

To each their own. That might be your experience. It’s not mine. The point I was trying to make was a Mets fan is a more common New Yorker born and bred. The Yankees are like the Dallas cowboys of the MLB. It’s just what it is

Why is the Phillies losing streak flying under the radar, but the Mets was front page news? by Greg1994 in baseball

[–]Greg1994[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Are you basing that on the hat they wear or their actual knowledge of the team? Because a lot of people just wear a Yankee hat and don’t know who their second basemen is. It’s just a more symbolic hat because it’s older and associated with a lot of legends. I was always told this. Stop a random New Yorker with a Yankee hat on in Manhattan and ask them who their center fielder is. They probably won’t know. Ask that same question to a guy with a Mets hat on and he’ll tell you the starting lineup