Thanks, but no thanks.

“I once tried to impress a date by ordering the spiciest dish on the menu.

I’ll never again pretend my taste buds can handle what they clearly can’t.

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Lesson learned: ghost peppers aren’t a substitute for personality!”

“Spending time trying to get people to see why I’m worthwhile to be friends with.”

u/OhMyGodBearIsDriving

3.

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“Assume that every coworker is a friend.”

“Hopefully chemotherapy.”

u/HarrySatchel

5.

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“Be a bridesmaid.

It was nice for the experience but I had known the woman for less than a year.

Way too much drama for my liking.

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u/EyePoor

7.

“Not taking care of my teeth.

Seriously guys, brush your teeth.”

A toothbrush in a glass sits on a bathroom sink counter next to bronze faucets

“I’m open to marriage again but I’ll never do another actual wedding.

Too much unnecessary stress and drama.

Why do I care if my cousin I haven’t seen in 20 years is invited?

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u/spb8982

9.

“New YorkCity on New Year’s Eve.”

10.“Hostels!

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u/Ffleance

11.

“Getting wasted before a flight.”

“Doing anything before stretching.

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I’m 33.”

u/impishboof

13.

“Intentionally acting stupid and immature.

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For the first time in years, I have an actual friend group and it feels great.”

“Do a PhD….f–king hell!”

u/semifunctionalme

15.

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“Bungee jumping was on my bucket list so I did it and hated every second of it.

“Dating a woman who says she loves you four days into the relationship.

To any guy or girl reading this, yo use it as a warning.

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The only thing that’ll come out of a relationship like that is trouble.”

u/Jackhammer008

17.“Snorkeling.

Turns out I prefer to breathe with my head above water.”

The third time won’t be the charm.”

u/Puzzled_Fly8070

19.And finally, “Drinking.

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