People With Schizophrenia Talk About How It Started
When I was younger, I used to believe that people who suffered from schizophrenia were only the homeless people you passed on the street. But I’ve learned from interactions with other folks that it can literally happen to anyone. And it seems to come out of nowhere for some people, which I’m sure is absolutely...
People Discuss How to Make Friends as an Adult if You Don’t Drink
There’s absolutely no doubt about it, it’s hard to make friends as you get older. And it’s even harder if you don’t like to go to bars and throw back a few adult beverages. But there’s still gotta be plenty of places to meet people, right? AskReddit users talked about this. Let’s take a look....
How Do You Make Friends as an Adult if You Don’t Drink? Here’s What People Had To Say.
I don’t know if this has been your experience, but when I was in college and in the years right after I graduated, I thought that I’d always have a big group of friends around and there would never be a shortage of friends to hang out with. Boy, was I wrong. Not that I’m...
Folks Who Are Friends With Social Media “Influencers” Talk About What Those People Are Like In Real Life
I don’t mean to sound like a grumpy old man, but this influencer culture really bums me out and I just don’t get it. At all. I guess it’s been going on for a long time in different forms, but people just want to be famous…for nothing… But what are these folks really like? Folks...
Friends of Social Media “Influencers” Share What They’re Like IRL
I swear, the next time I open up Instagram and the first video that pops up is someone dancing in their kitchen for no reason, I think I’m gonna lose it. I’m talking about my mind, by the way. Because this influencer culture we live in now is just too much for me to handle!...
People Share the Best Ways to Avoid Awkward Silence in Conversations
Some people say that silence is golden…but what about when you’re trying to get to know someone? Then silence can be incredibly awkward and it makes you want to look for the nearest exit. So what are the best ways to avoid awkward silence in conversations? Here’s what AskReddit users had to say. 1. Play...
What’s the Best Way to Avoid Awkward Silence in Conversations? People Responded.
I believe that most of us could probably use some pointers when it comes to the conversation game. Even if you think you got it all down and you would never feel weird when talking to someone, chances are you’ll hit an awkward silence at some point. So how do you get around those roadblocks?...
If You Don’t Get Stressed During Public Speaking, What’s Your Secret? Here’s What People Said.
I’ve gotten a teeny tiny bit better, but I can safely say that public speaking scares the absolute s**t out of me. Do you feel the same way as me? If so, you’re gonna want to pay attention to the responses below from folks on AskReddit. 1. Not nervous anymore. “I was constantly nervous in...
People Who Have No Problem With Public Speaking Share Their Secrets
We’re all wired differently when it comes to public speaking. Some people don’t mind at all and are as cool as a cucumber, and others lose sleep for weeks and almost have a nervous breakdown. I fall into the second category…but I think I’ve gotten a little bit better over the years. How do you...
People Share When They Decide It’s Time to Stop Being Messy and Clean Up the House
If there’s one thing that really drives me nuts, it’s sharing my space with a messy person. I like to live in a clean house and keep things looking good, so when someone messes up my space, I get mad. REALLY MAD. So, to all the messy folks out there: when do you decide that...
12 Very Messy People Share Where They Draw the Line in Their Homes and Start Cleaning
The people who have lived with me in the past know that I like to keep houses and apartments clean, but as I’ve gotten older, I now actually get offended when OTHER people don’t clean up their places. What are you waiting for?!?! And why do you insist on living in a pigsty?!?! It’s enough...
People Share What’s Normal in Their Country but Weird In the Rest of the World
I’ve done a bit of traveling in my day, but I’ve never been anywhere really exotic. But I’ve had friends who have traveled to China and India and they’ve told me that those countries in particular really felt DIFFERENT. And that they experienced legitimate culture shock there. But one of the best parts of traveling...
What’s Normal in Your Country but Weird Everywhere Else? Here’s What People Had To Say.
Have you ever been to another country and noticed something that the locals were doing and it kind of blew your mind? Or at least made you pause and think? I think a lot of people have had this experience and that’s one of the joys of traveling! What’s normal in your country but considered...
People Share Hobbies That Are Considering Boring but Really Aren’t at All
I love to read. I actually get pretty bummed out when I have a lot of stuff going on and I don’t have enough time to dedicate to reading. But sometimes when I tell people that reading is one of my favorite hobbies, they give me a dirty look and say, “that’s boring! And so...
What Hobbies Are Considered Boring That Really Aren’t? Here’s What People Said.
One of my good pals is borderline obsessed with plants and gardening. And when he started getting really into it, I thought to myself, “how boring!” But now that I’m a little bit older…I think he was on to something. Because plants are awesome are gardening isn’t boring at all! What hobbies are considered boring...