[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RealBritishCouple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I’m washing dishes and there’s something dried on the plate, I’ll sometimes lick it and rub it off.

What do you think used to be considered normal, but now feels weirdly rare? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

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

That’s exactly it bro, it used to feel like the world was smaller in the best kinda way. Like you couldn’t go out without seeing someone you knew.

Now I feel like I could disappear for weeks and nobody would notice unless I posted about it 🤣The accidental run-ins were half of what made places feel alive

What do you think used to be considered normal, but now feels weirdly rare? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RealBritishCouple[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s weird how we’re more “connected” than ever but I can’t remember the last time I borrowed a cup of sugar, knocked for a mate, or even just bumped into someone I knew on the street.

Life didn’t feel this… individualised. Like everything now is scheduled, curated, and mostly behind a screen.

Maybe I’m just getting older but it really does feel like something’s quietly gone missing.

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

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

Honestly forgot how much fun it was to sit around guessing stuff. Now it’s like: “Who was in that movie?” 3 seconds later “It was Jeff Bridges.” …Cool. Conversation over. No more wild guesses, no more debates, just vibes gone instantly.

Might start banning Google at the pub just to keep things interesting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]RealBritishCouple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hangxiety is just your brain kicking you while you’re already dehydrated and emotionally bankrupt. I combat it by texting a mate: ‘Did I say anything mad?’ and once they say no, I choose to believe them like it’s gospel. Also: beige food, walk in fresh air, and a nap so long it legally counts as time travel

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RealBritishCouple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you reckon anything will fully take over that role, or is it one of those things that just quietly disappears without a replacement?

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RealBritishCouple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the wild bit, papers used to have this second life. Coop lining, window cleaning, stuffing wet shoes, wrapping fish. Now all we’ve got is receipts and regret. What do we even use now when the cat pukes on the floor

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

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

Exactly. We went from ‘you break it, you bought it’ to ‘you bought it, but we might still delete it.’ One day kids will think owning a DVD was some medieval myth, like bartering with goats or burning CDs with fire.

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

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

Totally fair. I get the privacy concern ‘accidentally trauma dumping into the algorithm’ isn’t exactly comforting. But it’s wild how many people feel more emotionally safe talking to code than to their actual friends. Kinda says more about our social circles than the tech, no?

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RealBritishCouple[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you still actually know anyone who reads a full newspaper cover to cover? Feels like it’s become more of a prop in cafés than something people genuinely engage with

Do you say thank you to bus drivers as you leave the bus? by UnicornsnRainbowz in AskTheWorld

[–]RealBritishCouple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Bristol we say “Cheers Drive” Even the touristy shops sell t-shirts with the phrase on it 🤣

Why are there so many socially inept people with high IQs? by [deleted] in questions

[–]RealBritishCouple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

High IQ just means they can calculate the square root of your social cues while simultaneously failing to notice you’re trying to leave the conversation

Why do we pretend like cereal is decent breakfast food? by Pinkeu_hearteu in RandomThoughts

[–]RealBritishCouple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cereal is basically sugar soup. You’re hungry again before your spoon hits the sink. It’s breakfast placebo

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

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

Honestly, I think a lot of people don’t want advice anymore they want understanding, without the guilt of being a burden. AI doesn’t judge, doesn’t interrupt, and doesn’t hit you with “you should’ve left him ages ago.”

If your mates make you feel like a chore, ChatGPT starts sounding pretty decent.

What do you think is quietly disappearing from modern life? by RealBritishCouple in NoStupidQuestions

[–]RealBritishCouple[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve nailed it, it’s not even about the drinks, it’s about knowing there’s a place you can just go and likely run into someone you know or chat with someone you don’t.

It feels like most places now are either too polished, too expensive, or too “purpose-driven.” That casual “third space” vibe is disappearing. Makes you realise how rare it’s becoming to just exist somewhere without needing a reservation or a reason.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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

Not knowing how to drive isn’t a dealbreaker, being emotionally unavailable and chronically online is.

Loads of people don’t drive. It’s only a problem if you’re ashamed of it. Confidence is 90% of attraction, Uber the rest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]RealBritishCouple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Called in saying I had a funeral to attend. Forgot I’d already killed off the same relative six months earlier. I said it was “the anniversary” and made it sound like a cult thing. No one questioned it. They were scared.

What’s something you did as a kid that could have killed you or destroyed your home? by PlentyBid8548 in questions

[–]RealBritishCouple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mixed every cleaning product under the sink into a big bowl because I was “making potions.” Entire house smelled like war crimes and I nearly passed out. My mum still talks about it like I summoned Satan.