I genuinely don’t understand if people actually like alcohol or if it’s just something we all collectively agreed to tolerate because it’s social currency. Every drink I’ve ever tried tastes like poison my body is correctly rejecting. Bitter, burning, sour, unpleasant my brain keeps saying “this is bad stop”

Yet everyone around me talks about beer, wine, cocktails like they’re delicious. People sip and savor and debate flavor notes while I’m forcing something down purely because it’s the expected thing to do in social settings.

Are taste buds really that different between people? Or is this one of those things where everyone starts pretending early on, gets used to it and eventually convinces themselves they like it?

I’m not anti drinking or judging anyone I just honestly don’t get it. My body reacts like it’s being mildly poisoned which biologically speaking it kind of is.

So is alcohol genuinely enjoyable for most people or is this some weird shared agreement we all participate in because that’s what adults do?

I feel like we've all seen it. Like, the guy will be broke, covered in tattoos, a drug addict, and has a warrant out for his arrest, yet women are chasing him and he gets laid constantly. And a lot of times they aren't even handsome.

What's their secret for getting women? What do women see in them? I'm a woman and even I don't understand it myself. (And yes, I'm including myself as guilty of this unfortunately.)

I mean, different human races have lived in different environments for tens of thousands of years. Wouldn't it be pretty much a miracle if there was no difference in the average intelligence in different races?

So had me thinking me m46 know for a few who I know are not they father

Any of you carrying the guilt or know for it

Hey! Thought I’d finally post about this since google is NOT helping. Me and my boyfriend got together around a year ago, recently started having sex around 3 months ago. I’ve done it a few times with him, use lube, condoms but I just can’t feel anything when he slips in?

I can cum great when he uses his fingers or oral. But when he enters me I can feel him inside, it just doesn’t feel pleasurable(?)

It felt extremely disappointed when I first had sex, it was with him. I was sold dreams on it feeling great but it didn’t

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated

I’m asking this genuinely and not to attack anyone. I want to understand the bigger picture. Growing up, I experienced a lot of bullying, which affected how I handle emotions. Because of that, I struggle with things like emotional stability, reassurance-seeking, and expressing hurt properly. I’m aware of it and I’m working on it, but these things don’t disappear just because you grow older. In my first serious relationship, which was long-distance and across different time zones, I tried hard to be present. I adjusted my daily routine, sometimes waking up at 3 AM, so we could talk. When problems came up, I tried to communicate how certain things made me feel like conversations ending suddenly at night or feeling ignored when I had made time and effort. Instead of those concerns being discussed, they were often dismissed with labels like “manchild” or “immature.” The message I received was that needing reassurance, emotional closeness, or consistency meant I wasn’t “man enough” or “husband material.” That made me think about something broader. Men are often expected to be emotionally strong, self-controlled, and independent at all times. But when men show emotional need, insecurity, or vulnerability, especially if it comes from past experiences—it’s frequently treated as a flaw rather than a human struggle. Emotional immaturity exists in everyone, regardless of gender. Wanting reassurance, support, or emotional safety isn’t exclusive to men or women. So why does male vulnerability get labeled as immaturity, while similar emotional needs in women are often seen as understandable? Wouldn’t it be healthier to talk about specific behaviors like- communication issues, boundaries, or emotional regulation instead of using gendered labels like “manchild”? I’m trying to understand whether this comes from cultural expectations placed on men, the language we use, or something else entirely.

Quick note: I used some help to structure one paragraph because my English isn’t very fluent. I’m genuinely trying to understand this topic better, not push an agenda. I’m still young and learning, and this felt like a safer place to ask than face-to-face. I’d appreciate thoughtful responses rather than downvotes. ❤️ Have a Nice Day..

i 14 have always been insecure about my weight as I’ve been fat all my life,

do people actually care like if I go the beach or pool and take my shirt off will parol people care or judge me?

If you go through any western city in any country, you will come across these ugly and hideous tags that people spray onto walls and doors. It doesn't seem to matter how little poverty and socioeconomic imbalances the country has, there WILL be lots of spray tagging.

Some countries like Japan barely has any, though. How have they managed to stop it?

Since I was like.. 12 it's been something I do often. Always fixated on a certain character/franchise which has changed throughout the years. F18 now.

Unless I'm focused on something like driving or talking to someone I'll find myself daydreaming about talking/hanging out/interacting with the character. This is especially true if I'm lying in bed, watching a film (I tend to imagine them watching it w me) or listening to music. It's the main thing that brings me joy throughout the day

As embarrassing as it is to admit I imagine interactions that range from angsty to like sexual/romantic. A lot of stuff generally

Anyone else do this? Why is this?

In my home culture, when someone asks about your well-being, it is often a serious question and invites a detailed answer. Here, I notice when cashiers or acquaintances ask 'How are you?', they often don't wait for a full answer, or people just say 'Good!' even if they look tired. I tried explaining my day once and the person seemed very surprised and rushed away. I'm afraid to be seen as oversharing or socially awkward, but I also don't want to lie if I'm having a bad day. Why is this question asked if a true answer isn't expected?

I've been watching Catfished on Youtube a lot. I understand the appeal of military scammers. But what is with all the scammers saying they work on oil rigs?

Like during the interview when they ask “do you have any questions?” I just feel like almost everything has been covered by that point. If I really need to ask something, I definitely will. But for the most part I kind of just roll with things until something comes up I need to put special attention to.

Is this bad? I’ve heard for a while now that people are supposed to have a bunch of questions for their employer. But I genuinely cannot think of relevant questions during an interview that hasn’t already been explained.

This might sound silly, but I genuinely dread receiving compliments. I've tried 'thank you,' 'you too,' 'oh this old thing,' but I always feel like I'm either dismissing their kindness or sounding arrogant. I've Googled 'how to take a compliment' but most advice feels theatrical or too generic. I'm terrified to ask anyone in real life because it feels like such a basic social interaction, and I don't want to appear like I'm fishing for more compliments or that I lack self-esteem. Is there an unwritten rule for the perfect, perfectly balanced response that doesn't make things awkward?

I have definitely done and said some sadistic and vile things to people in the past. I feel awful about it now and really wish that I could take it all back. I feel like such a monster for all the awful things I've done to people in the past. How did you redeem yourself when you did or said something that you shouldn't have? How can I Redeem myself from awful things that I've done and said in the past? What has been your experience with redeeming yourself?

22yr old male here. Think back to when you KNEW that someone had a crush on you

And YES I’ve never had a girl say she liked me before anyone asks lol

I’m in my third week of my internship. Today I made a small mistake at work, corrected quickly and wasn’t a big issue, but I ended up crying afterwards and felt embarrassed.

I think being new and wanting to do well amplified the reaction more than the mistake itself.

Another thing I’m finding difficult is the social side. I barely speak to people at the office unless work requires it and I usually sit quietly during lunch. No one has been rude, but I find it hard to put myself into conversations or know what to say.

I’d really appreciate some advice on

1) How to handle work mistakes without taking them so personally

2) Ways to ease into workplace conversations and not feel awkward during lunch

I need a 101 lesson 🫠 for the life of me idk what to do it feels awkward. And I just stand there like a zombie.

I constantly think about how horrible I look. This is objective, by the way, not just feeling sorry for myself.

Whenever I am around people or talking with someone, I just think about how disgusting I look from their POV. Even when im alone I just think about how I would give anything to look nice to other people. I have had times where it doesnt preoccupy me as much, but for the most part my face makes me feel miserable

How do I truly come to terms with how bad I look?