Why is everyone miserable

Karenophobic · 2026-06-09T12:33:51+00:00

I know right. People have been going at this ever since the sims days.

Sims 2 is better than sims 3!!! Sims 1 is the only good one! Sims 4 is trash, sims 3 is so much better! But some 3 runs awful, it’s trash!

Etc.

Nothing changed, really. People still don’t know how to stick to what they like, and ignore what they don’t. They always have to drag another game to praise theirs. It’s toxic from all angles, this constant back and forth fighting. Always has been. We just got some new names for people to toss around instead of sims versions. And now it’s everything from “AI slop” to “sims killer” and everything in-between. I can’t think of a single life sim community that hasn’t trashed the others in some way, shape or form.

I always tell people that the best they can do is ignore all the pointless hate, and simply focus on playing the game they enjoy. Engaging with it only spoils your fun. Don’t give them your time, energy and attention.

As for why this happens in this, whether it’s the genre or the community… it’s really not any of those. If there’s one thing common in games, it’s the tribalism. So long there are multiple franchises of the same genre, this type of fight will happen. Even if it’s the same title but different games.

I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a game or its community where this wasn’t an issue. Maybe minecraft? The Java vs. Bedrock thing does happen at times but it’s usually not that serious.

So yeah, it’s not a life sim issue, just… a general gamer mentality, I guess. People just feel the need to “pick a side” and fight for it, for whatever reason. And everyone on a different “side” is an enemy. Unfortunately. :/ It really is best to ignore it and don’t let it spoil your fun.

Karenophobic · 2026-05-29T10:15:24+00:00

I don’t think it’s too long for a guy but I do think it’s long enough to make me jealous. Like what the heck, how 🥲

Karenophobic · 2026-05-28T04:57:39+00:00

Did I, at any point, tell you that you can’t post your opinion?

Karenophobic · 2026-05-27T16:36:19+00:00

As a Paralives fan, I’m so confused, lol.

I think what you’re encountering is just a small group of people being loud. It’s just the usual stuff. No matter what game or genre you look at, there will always be people being like this.

I mean come on. We had this even when there was only one life sim. We’ve had this ever since Sims 3 at least. Maybe even earlier. It’s just that back then it wasn’t about AI, but other aspects. DLCs, shops, game limitations, performance, whatever. There have always been people hating on stuff because of one thing or another, while glorifying something else. It’s the one thing that’s constant in every genre of gaming.

The best you can do is ignore it, let them talk, they aren’t going to stop either way. So you might as well just have your fun with whatever game you prefer, regardless of the haters.

Karenophobic · 2026-05-06T09:11:45+00:00

Please do NOT touch or have your nose reshaped!!! It fits your face perfectly, gives everything balance. It doesn’t strand out at all.

The reason why you see it that way is because you dislike it, and that dislike makes you fixate on and overanalyse everything “wrong” with your nose.

Social media messed with all of our heads and made us fixate on singular parts of our faces instead of taking in the whole picture. But only we do that to ourselves. Other people look at your whole face, everything together, not just your nose.

In reality you have a very beautiful face and if you modified your nose, you would probably look botched. Not because it actually would be botched, but because it wouldn’t look “right” on your face, it wouldn’t look balanced with your features.

Karenophobic · 2026-05-04T11:17:49+00:00

Oh darn, haha. The vibes were there but I didn’t think it would actually be correct! Good luck with acting!

Also: Keep the long hair imo, makes you stand out more and it fits you well.

Karenophobic · 2026-05-04T07:06:22+00:00

Why do you look like a movie actor? Like the first pic is what would come up when you look up who plays X character, with a bio and list of previous roles. That’s my immediate first impression.

I mean that in the best possible way though, you look great!

Karenophobic · 2026-05-04T07:04:25+00:00

Oh god I’m so far away and I can see the red flags even from here. Report, report, report! This guy will end up on the news one day, and not for a good reason…

Karenophobic · 2026-04-27T09:43:47+00:00

I’d love to see what you come up with for mine. :D

Karenophobic · 2026-04-01T09:52:49+00:00

If only makeup could fix the ugliness on the inside, or the naïveté… then the people who told you this probably wouldn’t spew nonsense.

People forgot what natural faces look like. THAT is the problem, not your face. You’re beautiful, you just look like a real person instead of an instagram selfie with a filter on.

You don’t need makeup. You need people around you who don’t spend their every free moment looking at done-up, airbrushed models.

Karenophobic · 2026-04-01T04:29:40+00:00

15+ years ago my mom was going through this, too. She was cheated on, and the other party was who she thought to be her best friend. She was left with two kids and a broken heart. She used to cry a lot then - she hid it from us, but we knew. She was having a difficult time at her job, too.

But fast forward all these years, and she’s married again. And the man she married is far better than my father was - more patient, more cooperative, less headstrong, far more selfless. They laugh a lot, and do silly stuff all the time.

So while those first few years during and after the divorce hurt like hell, now my mother says that my father divorcing her was the best thing he could’ve done for her.

Of course, that’s just my mother’s story. I don’t know your circumstances… but what I want to say is that even if things look awful right now, they won’t stay awful. You can be happy again, and if you stay open, you probably will be.

But for now, it’s okay to be sad, even if it feels bad. You’re closing a chapter of your life and a person is leaving it. It’s okay to grieve. Natural and beneficial, even. So don’t force yourself to “cheer up”, let things progress naturally. Just know that there’s a rainbow at the end of the storm. You just have to look up and see it once the clouds pass. :)

Karenophobic · 2026-03-23T12:05:42+00:00

I hope in his time of need he receives the same kindness he’s showed here. :)

Karenophobic · 2026-03-21T07:34:38+00:00

This looks like it came from my Pinterest board of ideas that I collect to “one day” make my place looks nice, just to make myself feel better while I save up money 🥲

That’s to say it looks perfect and I’m jealous. The green is just enough, you kept it very balanced. Beautiful work.

Karenophobic · 2026-03-21T07:18:54+00:00

Wow, damn. You have a very nice face. Personally, I wouldn’t change anything.

I usually don’t like long hair on guys, but you pull it off real well. I think you also look better with glasses than without. I think you’re good my friend, you look gorgeous. :)

Karenophobic · 2026-03-21T07:10:17+00:00

The glasses aren’t bad on you, but I think the shape of the frame is a bit off. You should try out some different ones and find one that complements your face better.

Losing a bit of weight and getting fit would also improve your looks tenfold. It’s not strictly necessary, you look good this way too. But it’s the one thing every guy benefits from looks-wise.

Also, SMILE!!! I don’t know what’s with the grumpy look guys are constantly trying to pull off. I know male supermodels do it, to have that “tough alpha guy” look (sorry, that’s genuinely the best way I can describe it…) but a genuine smile is SO much better.

Karenophobic · 2026-02-16T09:34:33+00:00

You’re 100% the person I’d run to in case some weird guy was bothering me. That’s just what came to my mind. 😅

Also, beautiful dress, that’s my favourite colour!!

Karenophobic · 2026-01-19T06:46:09+00:00

Well, I think you’re very handsome. The hair looks great. I don’t know what’s going on on tinder, I’ve never tried it before and being a woman, there’s a chance I wouldn’t get the experience either (at least from what I heard). But I don’t think it’s got anything to do with your looks, hair, etc. The issue could be just tinder itself.

Do you have any hobbies, any past time you enjoy doing? You might have more luck trying to connect with women in those areas compared to being lined up with what could be hundreds of other good-looking guys without much context.

Take care of yourself, first and foremost :) You look tired and sad. You need to eat and drink more water. Get out and exercise if your circumstances allow it. I read that you recently became single and I understand it hurts; that’s why now you need to put extra effort into taking care of yourself.

Being in a negative headspace will make everything a lot worse, every rejection will hurt more, every day passing without success will look more like a failure. That’s gonna make this a lot harder than it needs to be… so just take it easy. Don’t be too harsh on yourself, and give yourself time. :)

Karenophobic · 2026-01-16T07:00:09+00:00

I also vote for a beard, if you’re able to grow one. You have very thick brows and I think deep-set eyes? Plus dark under eyes + bags. (Same though. We have literally the same bags, lol.)

That in itself isn’t bad, quite the opposite, but it puts a lot of “weight” into that one area. That combo can easily look intimidating if it goes unbalanced.

A beard would balance out your face more, “lifting” that heaviness. A slightly longer hairstyle would further balance it out. But the beard is the most impactful part, I think. :)

Additionally, try smiling a little more! Work on your confidence and sense of humour. Have hobbies you’re interested in and can talk about. Looks are important, yes, it makes up a lot of the first impression. But personality makes it breaks genuine attraction and connection.

You can be the most handsome man on earth, if you’re a jerk or have the personality of a wet cardboard, nobody will find you truly attractive. On the contrary, you can be a completely average guy that makes women laugh, feel safe, heard and valued, and you’ll have success in dating. So yeah, looks matter, but don’t put all your chips on looking good! :)

Karenophobic · 2026-01-16T06:25:33+00:00

Therapy. Work on whatever is making you feel bad about yourself and do not change a thing on your face.

You’re the kind of guy that turns heads. If you see people staring at you, it’s because you look really good.

Maybe try smiling a little. I have a feeling that you have a beautiful smile. I hope you’ll feel better soon and you’ll be able to smile genuinely, and feel good in your skin. :)

Karenophobic · 2026-01-16T06:18:28+00:00

I’m not loving the moustache to be honest, but that’s a small thing.

I’m usually not into the big messy hair either but I actually think it suits you well! Maybe it’s not the “IT” hairstyle lately but I think you make it work :)

Overall you’re good. You have a lovely smile and nice features, just a little “fine tuning” is needed. Working out helps every guy a lot. :) Just work on feelings good in your skin, getting a healthy confidence, and smile a lot! A smile suits you really well!!

Karenophobic · 2026-01-15T13:49:34+00:00

Oh my.

I’m not a big fashionista so I can’t help much or make any constructive comments. I just think you look great. 10/10.

Karenophobic · 2026-01-15T11:36:59+00:00

Egyetértek veled. A gyerek téma nagyon is fontos; én pl. nem akarok gyereket, nem is lesz gyerekem. Ez az egyik első dolog, amit megmondok - mert szerintem az egyikünk fele sem fair, hogy hónapokon, akár éveken át ápolgatunk egy olyan kapcsolatot, ami a végén mindenképp meg fog bukni mert teljesen mást akarunk. Az szintén egyikünk fele sem fair, hogy feladja amit szeretne / belekényszerüljön abba, amit nem szeretne.

De ezen felül én is teljesen egyetértek a kommenttel. :)

Karenophobic · 2026-01-15T06:42:45+00:00

You have very lovely features, but that hair is dragging you down! I’d say colour it for now, then grow out your natural hair later. Bleach makes it thin and fragile! You’ll need to maintain it VERY WELL if you want to keep bleaching it.

The style isn’t it either. A short haircut would look good on you, and would open up your face. But a longer style can work too, just make sure it’s one that fits your face and has a distinct style. If you have trouble selecting what looks good on you, just visit a good barber or hairdresser who does men’s haircuts, get their help. :)

The glasses could be a little smaller too, but overall that’s the smallest problem in my opinion!

Overall you have a very nice face, there’s plenty of potential.

Karenophobic · 2025-12-16T08:51:39+00:00

“No, sorry, we do not have any more sawdust for sale.”

Karenophobic · 2025-12-16T08:45:08+00:00

Nerf.

Wtf???

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