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What qualities do you covet?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Bigger tits would be nice. They’re not small, but I’m a boob girl and so it’d be nice.

I also wish I was better at selling myself and developing professional skills quickly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Its such a cruel thing that humans dont get to choose where the fat goes when we overindulge for too long. Women would be able to accentuate areas they would like to be more curvy in, men could distribute it more evenly so it would be relatively bigger overall rather than fat in any one area

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I wish I liked to study. It would save me a lot of trouble.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You ever tried those exam prep books and just try taking tests till it absorbs organically?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Never tried. I might try sometime.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I wish I would be less of an hypocrite.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What makes you a hypocrite?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I do the things I despise others for doing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Cutting people of while driving.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Why do you think that happens?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

"Rules for Thee but not for Me"

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

There's a cognitive or logical error that this describes. Something about others are judged by actions and outcomes, we judge ourselves by heavily-rationalized intention

Do you think its possible to try evaluating people more on their intentions and demonstrated efforts rather than whatever outcome that comes of it if it seems reasonable they are genuine in their dealings with you?

I feel like when people are given and palpably experience genuine grace and having their dignity upheld, they are usualy more inclined to reciprocate as well pay it forward

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 days ago

I'm great, so I wish I had more money.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago

I wish I were less anxious/self-conscious. It's weird because outwardly almost no one knows that I am. I'm charismatic and easy to talk to, a natural leader in the workplace (I've managed now at every job I've held) and I'm a loving and supportive father. But deep down I'm still self-conscious as hell. I experience a lot of spotlight syndrome and I feel like I dress frumpy, walk weird, etc. I have a lot of social anxiety and think every situation/confrontation is going to be a worst-case scenario. Had to take 5 weeks off of work for a stress fracture and allowed myself to believe leading up to it that my (typically supportive) boss was going to be angry or petty or challenge me over it. He was extremely supportive and told me to just take the time off and not to worry about putting out the fires at work.

I don't know how I conditioned myself to be like this. Probably a side-effecting of growing up fat and all the self-hate that came with it. I got rid of the fat a lot time ago, but I don't think that shit ever really left me. Fortunately my daughter does not share my lack of confidence. That kid is miles ahead of her peers and I'm so proud of her.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

Patience.

Everywhere I go people meander like zombies whether it’s walking, driving, shopping, etc. I can’t figure out why people are soooooo slow, do they have nothing to accomplish? It constantly puts me off, but it’s probably because I moved to a big city in the west (US) coast.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Wish I could negotiate and haggle, I just don't want to, it doesn't feel good to me. I'd rather accept or refuse the offer and move on.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 4 days ago (2 children)

That I was as socially confident as other people seem to be, I don't care if it's all a facade, I want to be able to use the facade.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago

What helps me is knowing that everyone is fucking awkward.

I've met thousands upon thousands of people and I have never met anyone who is not socially awkward, just a lot of people who are socially skilled in different ways.

The people who don't come across as awkward are the people who acknowledge their awkwardness and own it, who give themselves an opportunity to fumble with their awkwardness and to get used to it the same way you do with any other difficult thing like math or reading or studying or dance or games.

I said all of that to say, not being awkward is not a talent, it is a skill, and you can learn it.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I wish I were more handy or had the mindset for tinkering and doing mechincal repairs. I lack the focus and spatial awareness to look at something, diagnose the problem, and effectively repair it or jury-rig a solution around it.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I wish I was happy. Not even all of the time, just some?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (4 children)

I wish I was more Christlike.

No matter what you believe about Christianity, you can't deny that He is a pretty good role model.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Tbh, saying “come feel my wound, bro” is a metal as hell way to respond to Thomas

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Fuckin guy had balls of titanium. Could tell off the cops to their faces and walk away.

Though it did catch up with him.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

I mean He did have the last laugh

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I sometimes wish I could be social without feeling mentally and physically drained.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

Normal joints

Mine are slightly misshapen due to genetics and this causes more frequent strains and injuries. It's a ticking time bomb for me needing really expensive surgery :(

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I wish I was a dog for real.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Imagine being a rich white woman's house cat. Best life in the solar system.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

Honestly, I'm not even a furry but it has to be exhilarating to be a big wolf or cat.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I'll comment on this later.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Be able to draw fast. I'm hilariously slow at drawing 😂

[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 days ago

Stay out of the wild West

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I wish I was worth peoples' time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

You are! The people that make you feel you aren't, aren't worth your time 😉

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

That I had all the energy needed to do things that make me happy. I have a lot of commitments that are more important but less fun than my hobbies. Every time I have to deal with those, it saps my energy for fun things.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

Good health. But alas.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

Wish I wasn't depressed and anxious so I could do what normal people seem to do normally every they meanwhile it takes me a week if I have better episode.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I wish I didn't have an addictive personality. I just wanna be a casual heroin user, is that too much to ask for? I don't want to sell my mom's TV for another hit rather have a job and pay for my own scores. Ya know responsibly

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

I don't think think its necessarily an addictive personality that makes one susceptible to heroin. Heroin (especially in the format its consumed) is basically pure pleasure/heaven all at once since all the RoA are all IV/snort/smoke, anyone would end up with a problem after like a week.

Can I ask what heroin seems to be acting as a balm or buffer for?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I wish I was more disciplined/focused.

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