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Getting rid of nihilism/pessimism

Getting rid of nihilism/pessimism — I (24M) am a pessimistic person, it is a really bad thing and i'm struggling to get rid of this thing. A lot of things happened these last years that chopped my illusions about life, such as losing my…

r/Stoicismpost3/9/2026
Why you should always schedule your job interviews in the early morning.

Why you should always schedule your job interviews in the early morning. — I got reminded today of a very important tip when you're setting up interviews. \>> Do not set up job interviews at the end of the work day. In short, there have been studies done on judges that sho…

r/UXDesignpost4/30/2025
Thoughts on asdf

Thoughts on asdf — I ran into this tool a few years back and didn't give it much thought (I ended using pyenv at that time) But now I am juggling a few projects that require different versions for different things. En…

r/DevOpspost5/2/2025
Being an Entrepreneur is bloody hard

Being an Entrepreneur is bloody hard — That's a quote from Dan Pena and it's absolutely right. The bum boys on Instagram, YouTube and all the rest that pretend like it's easy are 1000% full of it. The true life of a business person and e…

r/Entrepreneurpost5/7/2025
Tired of my own inability to connect

Tired of my own inability to connect — I try my best, but even my best really isn’t that much connection. Sometimes I wonder if my childhood and young adult experiences permanently destroyed my ability make attachments at all, let alone h…

r/AvoidantAttachmentpost2/14/2026
my(F28) bf(M30) thinks themed bridal shower of my friend is stupid and my costume is stupid.

my(F28) bf(M30) thinks themed bridal shower of my friend is stupid and my costume is stupid. — I (F28) am a teacher and my boyfriend(M30) works for a company. we have been together for 4 years and are highly compatible. He has always been reserved and quiet and introvert by nature. i'm more of …

r/relationship_advicepost3/7/2026
‘Bing’s Cherries’ rewrites the American tall tale through Oregon grower’s life

‘Bing’s Cherries’ rewrites the American tall tale through Oregon grower’s life — “Bing’s Cherries,” written and illustrated by Taiwanese American authors Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo, is set for publication on March 10. **If you grew up in the United States, chances are the fol…

r/AsianAmericanpost3/9/2026
Stoic Polytheism

Stoic Polytheism — Hello Friends! I have a question regarding the theology of the Classical Stoics. Did they hold a mere pantheism, with 'the Gods' merely being different names of one and the same Logos? Or, are they as…

r/Stoicismpost3/19/2026
Dreams about ex (25M) while dating current bf (25M)

Dreams about ex (25M) while dating current bf (25M) — Hello all. This may be a lengthy post, and I do want to ask that readers and commenters keep an open mind and reserve judgements. I (F/24) have been with my boyfriend (M/25) for over a year. We met …

r/relationship_advicepost4/8/2026
I'm getting in touch with this and it makes me terrified

I'm getting in touch with this and it makes me terrified — I'm getting everyday more info and reports about the tapes and the experiences reported by people who use them. I am extremely curious of trying it but I totally get terrified by your tales. This is s…

r/gatewaytapespost4/9/2026
A spectral journey through space, sound, and self

A spectral journey through space, sound, and self — The intention behind this trip was less about escapism and more about exploration. After cautiously experimenting with higher doses and having my first experiences with music-guided spectral journey…

r/Psychonautpost4/13/2026
If you are new here..

>“A good start”, LOL. ​ Ah. A chortle. Clearly, not much money in your bank. Must be because you know the law. lol ​ >I’m not reading POSM anytime soon. I already have a formula that…

r/JosephMurphycomment9/18/2020
If you are new here..

Oh yes. You're right. He took some time. But still, he managed to do alot in a relatively short time. If his tales are true, his is a good example to emulate. (Except that I wouldn't do the nightly m…

r/JosephMurphycomment9/18/2020
Curious about “episodic engagement” — anyone relate?

Oh no, I don't find it offensive at all! It's just that this sub is filled with posts and comments filled with cautionary tales about exactly this type of situation - patient and caring kinds investin…

r/attachment_theorycomment1/15/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

I think there's some truth in what you're saying--the design of dating apps can definitely promote the fantasy/delusion mindsets.  At the time, I think "meet cutes" or IRL dating can also be fueled …

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/23/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 05, 2026

"The spark" is for Disney movies and fairy tales. It's embarrassing that people at that age give themselves leeway to not work towards a relationship

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/6/2026
Want to hurt a covert narcissist? Tell people the truth (but be smart about it)

The reason most psychologists and several literature on coverts advise against exposing them is because their goal is de-escalation and I understand why. Narcissists don't just want to control you the…

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/9/2026
54M – Going through a separation and just looking for people who understand

You're the same age as my LDR partner, who I met on this sub. We've been together for 14 months. We've definitely had those ups and downs regarding the afterlife of our respective ended marriages. Ou…

r/Divorcecomment3/9/2026
Old watch while on acid/watch while high

Was it about a person doing or talking about being on acid or was it just really trippy? Can you remember anything more about it? Was it short or longer? It was definitely stop motion? It’s probably…

r/Psychonautcomment3/12/2026
Anyone find narcs to be entirely boring?

Mine never grew past age 30. He regales everyone who will listen with tales of his adventures - from 50 years ago. I know this because I met him when he was in his thirties. When we were dating, he to…

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/13/2026
Telepathic Contact with a Dimensional Entity

¡Me parece increíble! Me alegro de que te sientas mejor después de tu contacto con estas Entidades Dimensionales Inteligentes. Son particularmente "traviesas" conmigo, por decirlo suavemente. Otros us…

r/experiencerscomment3/15/2026
"You should be grateful you have such a patient mom."

I absolutely hate when my mother tries to give me parenting advice, or any advice for that matter. It’s all outdated horse $hit or old wives tales from the dark ages. I throw it back on her and ask he…

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment3/16/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 16, 2026

Numbers game. But even then... they can do nice things and still be not it. Im here for the mean streak tales though

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/17/2026
As long as your ex knows you will always take them back, they will never truly want nor respect you

Look, this isn’t about fairy tales or absolutes. Its about reality you’re trying hard to deny because you’re clearly not equipped with the self-confidence, emotional maturity and courage to handle the…

r/BreakUpscomment3/17/2026
Telepathic Contact with a Dimensional Entity

¿Te refieres a una edad frecuente a problemas mentales o cosas así? Sinceramente, ojalá fuera algo humanamente tratable jajaja Por desgracia, se trata de un INHI, es inteligente y usa diversos medios…

r/experiencerscomment3/17/2026
My girlfriend tells long, detailed work stories every day after I get home exhausted. 25M-23F, 6 months.

If my partner said, "babe, I love your stories and tales but I am so tired. I just need 20 mins of silence to decompress, then, we'll make a cup of tea, sit down, and you can tell me about your day." …

r/relationship_advicecomment3/17/2026
My girlfriend tells long, detailed work stories every day after I get home exhausted. 25M-23F, 6 months.

Mindless things: picking up shoes, straightening a thing. I wonder if you approach everything at 100% and are therefore exhausted? Your gf is a story teller and needs to tell her tales. Maybe set asid…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/18/2026
I was the husband who didn't do enough. Sharing my perspective

It wouldn’t be r/divorce without comments like this. She would have told you a year ago that I was lazy, didn’t complete tasks on time or in the correct order, and that all the “mental load” of run…

r/Divorcecomment3/18/2026
Telepathic Contact with a Dimensional Entity

Ojalá se tratase de una enfermedad mental producida por algún desajuste químico jajaja al principio ignorante de lo que sucediá lo pensé, ahora que soy consciente de esta Entidad Inteligente y haber v…

r/experiencerscomment3/18/2026
Does the intellectual chemistry ever get better?

Tales like this (and because I lived that very experience) is why curiosity and dynamism are things I kinda scan for with a partner, like what are you into? What do you read? Do we just have open ende…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/18/2026
Just say this

Try to tell it to Palestinians, or Somali or Syrians. How many fairy tales wanna continue to believe?

r/nevillegoddardcomment3/19/2026
Do people eventually want marriage/long-term partnerships, or is it mostly just dating at our age?

Aw, don’t let this sub do that. Gain insight and cautionary tales and go forth and be great! Dating for sure has its ups and downs and plenty of bs moments but for me 42f, the four years I dated after…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/22/2026
My husband (39M) is annoyed that I (31F) always get sick after him. How can we find a solution?

I mean, one solution is to boost your immunity and decrease your exposure. Make sure you are being intentional with immune boosting - I don't just mean vitamins, but there are boosters, old wives ta…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/23/2026
I found my new therapists old racist twitter account.

Yes. You are behaving like a school marm. Urging people to tell tales on others. Wanting to ban gas-powered lawn tools becwas the noisy noise hurts your widdle ears, lol.

r/therapycomment3/26/2026
I found my new therapists old racist twitter account.

Wow, what a horribly sexist thing to say. I haven't urged anyone to "tell tales on others." A therapy client came here to ask for advice. They described finding some very disturbing things that the…

r/therapycomment3/26/2026
What’s the worst smear you’ve heard your nex shares with people?

Omg. Such tattle tales. Like how can they even gather enough proof to show something you do that comes even close to all the ish they’ve done?

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/27/2026
First time on LSD with husband

When you past the peak (or even on it) turn off the normal lights, turn on some LED glow lamps and Christmas lights, put on an Astrix album like He.Art, and dance for the next few hours! Once you’ve …

r/Psychonautcomment3/27/2026
I've met the 'angel of death' and it is not what you might think it is

There's a lot to be said about this one, that I had to do some thinking on how I could convey this across in a tangible, digestive sense. So, the way how our world is structured goes in dimensions. Y…

r/experiencerscomment3/28/2026
Why do narcissists talk about you to the new supply?

I was in a very similar situation so I think I can relate a fair bit. I hope you don’t mind me sharing my experience, though I have nothing to compare to as my exes girlfriends from when he was a youn…

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/29/2026
You’re Enough

Thanks for the thoughtful response! I get a sense that you've been through a lot and I'm here to tell you man, you're enough. As I mentioned in another comment, when we're born, that is the default. W…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/31/2026
Fantasies about being rescued?

I vividly remember sitting in school and daydreaming about someone- nobody in particular, just a random guy usually, coming in and taking me hostage. Putting me into the back of a truck and driving a…

r/CPTSDcomment3/31/2026
Fantasies about being rescued?

Feels less lonely knowing I'm not the only one who'd this, when I was getting abused by my sister, I used to imagine a fairy tale prince of some sort coming to whisk me away and everything would be fi…

r/CPTSDcomment3/31/2026
29F 35M Bf giving me an ultimatum for not wanting a dog after 4yrs of being together

The r/talesfromthedoghouse sub is full of shit like this. 99% of those people's problems could be solved by *not dating someone who has a dog* in the first place. But no, they date/marry people who ha…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/1/2026
29F 35M Bf giving me an ultimatum for not wanting a dog after 4yrs of being together

> But he expressed that he loves animals and he’s going to get one with or without me. This should tell you everything you need to know about your position in your BFs life compared to some mangy ani…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/1/2026
Podcasts or Audiobooks like reading Erowid?

And this guy https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthetrip

r/Psychonautcomment4/2/2026
I dreamed a word today that I didn't know. Its real world meaning is oddly specific to the dream.

Very interesting dream and message. I am one of many people who has had entities ask me for children and I'm child free for my own personal reasons. Doesn't mean I wouldn't adopt a child when I'm fina…

r/experiencerscomment4/2/2026
My mum is a pedophile

The unfortunate thing about school counselling is that they can't really do anything, or at least they won't. When I was abused growing up, my school district's counselors did nothing for myself or my…

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment4/3/2026
The early signs and red-flags to look out for with a covert narcissist.

This is great for people to recognise traits of their own nex and for people to keep an eye out for future people. Thank you for this with the sub categories. Here’s mine: 1. ⁠Early Trauma Dumping -…

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment4/4/2026
I (28f) am unsure of marrying my fiancee (m30) , what would you do?

It’s okay to end a relationship that you’ve been in since you were young. Real life isn’t fairy tales, but it sure can be a never ending nightmare if you don’t advocate for yourself when necessary.

r/relationship_advicecomment4/5/2026
Looking for videos, movies, music to look at or listen during a LSD trip

Here are 2 pre synced (HD) versions of Darkside of Oz no need to mess around with getting timing right also have over 100 other syncs to enjoy **The Dark Side of Oz** [**https://www.reddit.com/r/H…

r/Psychonautcomment4/5/2026
my gf (24F) wants me (25M) to go into our first home purchase but won't define her financial contribution, wants shared ownership and is thinking about breaking up with me because I don't have a "provider" mentality

OP, women like your girlfriend & her mother are often used as examples of cautionary tales for good young men with futures, as far as what NOT to get involved with. Your money, your mental & emotiona…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/6/2026
Did psychedelics turn you atheist or agnostic? If so, why?

I have never believed in such magic and psychedelics haven't convinced me. I do feel somewhat more an understanding of how everything exists and operates, like some missing puzzle pieces from the scho…

r/Psychonautcomment4/6/2026
He (26M) broke up with me (28F) on our 1-year anniversary… now he keeps changing his mind and I’m losing it

Don’t date someone who you have to beg to stick around. We all deserve someone who loves and cherishes us, all of us; not someone who’s got one and a half feet out the door. He’s likely flip flopping…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/6/2026
Is it finally time for me, 42M to leave her, 43F?

How about instead of posting pretend shit in a place Where real people get advice. You post your little tall tales in the stories subreddit or find a suitable place for your weird karma farming.

r/relationship_advicecomment4/6/2026
Anyone else’s nmom tell you they get weird texts from you?

Another trait of narcissists is the total lack of self-awareness and inability to perceive the other person’s lack of interest in their awesomeness and in their blatherings. That is another reason tha…

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment4/7/2026
As a distraction to avoid obsessively thinking/ over thinking about the situation, let's chat...

Do you have pets? My cat Lorien randomly went off her dental treats 😭😭 she already had a tooth pulled, poor gal, and her teeth really made a comeback cause she eats her dental treats. But over the l…

r/survivinginfidelitycomment4/7/2026
40, single, and have never been married. I feel like I'll never find a partner again. What would you do if you were me?

Yeah, second a matchmaker. You seem like you can afford it and probably need someone who can be objective about your prospects. You started the post off talking about all of your financial assets and…

r/relationshipscomment4/7/2026
What can you do with meditation?

according to the texts, almost everything is possible with meditation, but conventional wisdom has it that it is better to work on getting a calm mind, deepening the connection with our heart, bringin…

r/Meditationcomment4/7/2026
Were we all always 'liars'?

Oh no. Terrible story, nparents often hide bad behavior in „funny“ fairy tales. Its their „truth“. Not yours. Theres nothing you have done wrong. Sending hugs.

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment4/8/2026
Tough love made things in my life worse.

I like to watch anime sometimes or Kdramas. I sometimes really like watching Netflix and just watch a thriller series. I like to collect toys still. I love books. And I like to play video games its …

r/EmotionalNeglectcomment4/9/2026
Did your parents ever play with you?

Mine stopped reading me bedtime stories because she got bored, I guess. But I loved fairytales so much that I knew my only chance was reading them myself. So... that's basically why I was reading almo…

r/raisedbynarcissistscomment4/9/2026