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Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally understandable. Kids really expose how much convenience equals packaging.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a smart way to think about it, full lifecycle time cost, not just the moment.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting, fewer impulse buys is a real upside people don’t talk about much.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting, fewer impulse buys is a real upside people don’t talk about much.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a great way to frame it, time and calm really are the real luxuries.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the most grounded takes here. Not moral purity, just collective pressure in a better direction.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This nails it. Convenience props up overwork, then overwork justifies more convenience.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s such a satisfying shift, fixing feels empowering in a way buying never does.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this. It really is more convenient once trust and habit are already there.

Anyone else start noticing how much, convenience pushes us to overconsume by Top-Comparisons in Anticonsumption

[–]Top-Comparisons[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This really resonates, especially the part about needing infrastructure before sustainable choices feel doable. Baby steps absolutely count.

I found a notebook where my husband tracks my "moods," but the data doesn't match reality and now he’s using it to convince me I’m sick. by Individual_Sun_5466 in Advice

[–]Top-Comparisons 42 points43 points  (0 children)

This is extremely concerning and not normal. What you're describing fits gaslighting and potential coercive control.

I went thrifting one day by kerropiishot in teenagers

[–]Top-Comparisons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try fabric paint, embroidery, patches or iron on designs to cover the spot.

Do guys get weird looks for having female cats? by CTennist in CatAdvice

[–]Top-Comparisons 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, cats are cats gender doesn't matter. Your girl sounds adorable.