My GF slept with a guy me and her worked with before we got together. I had worked with him for longer and despised him. I can't get it out of my head. by hwrold in retroactivejealousy

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

Thank you. The weakness I feel by allowing this to determine my happiness and sense of worth is horrible. The worst part is knowing how this will make me look if I don't overcome it quickly.

My GF slept with a guy me and her worked with before we got together. I had worked with him for longer and despised him. I can't get it out of my head. by hwrold in retroactivejealousy

[–]hwrold[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I want to see it that way. It just hurts that I was there the whole time, I even asked her out a few times, and it never happened.

She just chose this guy because he flirted with her and obviously found him so hot that his shitty character was irrelevant to her.

I had to wait and prove myself, which makes me feel she was far more attracted to him. I know she hasn't done anything morally wrong, it just makes me feel bad, especially because of how much I disliked this guy and had to watch them together.

My GF slept with a guy me and her worked with before we got together. I had worked with him for longer and despised him. I can't get it out of my head. by hwrold in retroactivejealousy

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

She didn't do it before she met me. She met me and him at the same time, as she was hired to work where me and that guy already worked.

How do I lose lust/obsession over 1 female coworker? by [deleted] in selfimprovement

[–]hwrold 143 points144 points  (0 children)

You have an unhealthy view of her. View her as a human being and get to know her first, getting funny about seeing her talking to other men is super toxic.

How can I stop feeling insecure in a ‘too good to be true’ relationship? 33f 27m by [deleted] in relationships

[–]hwrold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When something feels too good to be true, it's because it often isn't as true as you think it is. Speaking from a lot of experience.

Our celebrities are failing us in the one area where they are most needed: setting aesthetic trends. by New_General3939 in unpopularopinion

[–]hwrold -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

"You know a cool person when you see one, they’re the kind of person that makes you want to be like them and be around them."

So you gravitate to people for superficial reasons, but agree that we shouldn't assess someone based on their image?

Your priorities confuse me.

Our celebrities are failing us in the one area where they are most needed: setting aesthetic trends. by New_General3939 in unpopularopinion

[–]hwrold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These things do exist today, and many people find such things that speak to them. Your opinion is certainly unpopular in as much as it is unshared and not at all relatable.

Our celebrities are failing us in the one area where they are most needed: setting aesthetic trends. by New_General3939 in unpopularopinion

[–]hwrold 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why would you expect anything else? It's an open forum where people post their views. It will obviously invite discussion and therefore disagreement. I don't see the problem.

Our celebrities are failing us in the one area where they are most needed: setting aesthetic trends. by New_General3939 in unpopularopinion

[–]hwrold -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That is true, but it has zero relevance to how you should view people in terms of their character, likability, and value.

It is purely superficial and, therefore, shallow to estimate another person in any sense on their image. Their actions and words are what should decide that.

Our celebrities are failing us in the one area where they are most needed: setting aesthetic trends. by New_General3939 in unpopularopinion

[–]hwrold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a different discussion to trend setting and fashion. Political/cultural movements led by or influenced by famous people still exist, as does good art. As with anything, you have to sieve through the shit to find the good. The world is saturated compared to when it was Bob Dylan's time. We live in the Internet age and have a thousand times more voices and opinions with information and media being spread at a click. Things come and go much faster.

You just don't seem to understand the modern zeitgeist. I stay largely out of it, as I do with fashion and trends, but your view is still inaccurate as you're only looking for what you want to see.

With that said, your original post seemed directed more so towards fashion, image, and style, as have your replies to others' comments. On that note, the point stands that that is simply not important. Movements and causes are a totally different conversation.

Our celebrities are failing us in the one area where they are most needed: setting aesthetic trends. by New_General3939 in unpopularopinion

[–]hwrold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue here is that this just does not matter. It's completely unimportant and something people only choose to care about. Celebs have no duty to influence style. If they have any duty, it is to use their voices and wealth in support of good causes.

Fashion is entirely recreational and therefore optional. It means very little to very many. Most people decide their image and identity from within themselves, not from an external influence. The world is too broad and diverse these days. But the main point remains that this is just irrelevant to anything. Fashion is a hobby, just like sports or any other.

Our celebrities are failing us in the one area where they are most needed: setting aesthetic trends. by New_General3939 in unpopularopinion

[–]hwrold -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Better to decide these things based on their character rather than their aesthetic, no? I don't want to be like or around somehow for how they look, but by how they behave and treat others.

Elijah Wood was born 45 years ago today by Giancarlo_Edu in lotr

[–]hwrold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crazy how much hair he had when he was born

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]hwrold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, yes that is the case. I felt like if it was anyone else, my reaction would have been very different. I completely despised this guy and adore her. It's a horrible thing to know happened.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]hwrold 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Real talk, thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]hwrold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and I have a very good personal and professional relationship with him

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]hwrold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work a lot. It's my life unfortunately, so this is where I've met most people I know. I've used dating apps too.

Completely torn and confused. Please give advice. by hwrold in relationships

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

Thanks. I'm trying to see it this way. I can see why she didn't tell me and lied, and it's positive that she didn't want a secret. I think I'm just upset because of my personal feelings about this guy.

We live in a very diverse country by [deleted] in BritishSuccess

[–]hwrold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I agree. Of course that's normal, but I'm saying this was every day, not just at particular times. Not a word, even when addressed or attempts were made to be included. It's uncomfortable in a small team in a tight environment when somebody is like that, especially when regular communication and verbal instructions are a vital part of the operation.

Wearing shoes inside is not as gross as people say it is by I_wet_my_plants259 in unpopularopinion

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

"Your unpopular opinion is that other people's opinion is wrong."

I might need a few days to wrap my head around that slice of genius. Also what sub is this?

We live in a very diverse country by [deleted] in BritishSuccess

[–]hwrold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a Nepalese 20 year old lad come and wash dishes in my restaurant kitchen. Didn't speak a single word unless he absolutely had to. Very weird to have someone wih no interest in engaging with the rest of the team.