Life is full of ups and downs. So when Reddit user Unorthodox69 made a post on the platform, asking its users "What's a sad truth you've come to accept?", many felt like sharing.
Whether we look at the answers about things outside of our control, like other people's thoughts, opinions, and behaviors, or our own mistakes, they serve as reminders that sometimes, no matter how good our intentions are, it just doesn't work out.
However, acceptance is genuinely an important first step in getting past uncomfortable situations. So at least they're not lying to themselves, right?
#21
You’re never going to be good enough for some people.
On a related note; they’re not worth wasting time or energy on.
135points
#22
It doesn't matter how much you do for someone, they can and will walk out of your life. Let them
132points
#23
That my family did in fact hurt me and it wasn't my fault.
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131points
#24
Gettin older, rusty, no longer able to do things i could when i was younger due to aging
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111points
#25
I spent my 20’s on a person who didn’t deserve me. I hate that I can’t get those young years back. Red flags are so fukn real. I’m so mad at myself.
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103points
#26
You can't save someone from themselves. People trapped in self-destructive cycles like toxic relationships, substance abuse and criminality are drowning. They will drag you down with them if they can.
Until they are willing to admit that they have a problem, there is precious little you can do.
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101points
#28
Like a good third of adults are still essentially children in grown up bodies.
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95points
#29
It's OK to be lonely. But if you are lonely and act like it, it can be one of the most potent social repellents.
94points
#30
My 20s were wasted because I am too scared of making my family disappointed/angry with me. I did what they wanted but now I'm unhappy with my life.
91points
#31
You only get one life and this is it. Right now. The one you're currently living. Good, Bad, Or downright sucky, this is the only life you're gonna get
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88points
#33
Friendships are like plants that have to be watered in order to stay alive. Sometimes we forget to water the plant or choose not to :(
81points
#34
Love can destroy your life just as much as it can brighten your life. You can go from waking up to the love of your life to waking up to the despair that they’re gone.
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81points
#35
Since my brother died, no matter what happiness comes in my life, there will always be a hint of sadness that he’s not here to share it with.
Boom
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75points
#37
That I lost about 10 years to Depression and I will never get that time back.
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66points
#38
That I’m willing to settle for things rather than hurt anyone’s feelings.
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66points
#39
I will always have mental health problems considering I have a lifelong disorder that have been present since my first memories. However, there is still a chance I can survive through adulthood and live a decent life with them if things go right. I have been in therapy for many years and things are still shaky in regards to whether those two things will be possible, but without therapy I wouldn't be here to write this comment.
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58points
#40
The impact the pandemic had on my kids' education is permanent. There's no fixing it.
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55points
