I LEARNED IT THE HARD WAY

(January, 2025) Reddit asked, “What is a lesson you learned the hard way?” Some of the responses:
– “For the love of god floss.”
– “When someone is talking bad about someone to you, remember they will most likely talk bad about you to someone else”
– “Do not let people know to much about you.The less they know the better.”
– “Don’t bring work problems home. I would argue with my girlfriend about something small and suddenly realizing I wasn’t really angry at her, I was still angry from work. I was young enough to be able to change, and I never did it again.”
– “Don’t date men who claim their ex is crazy.”
– “Learn when to stop drinking and call it a night. This one takes some unfortunate trial and error.”
– “Pay your taxes. And if you can’t pay your taxes, at least FILE your taxes.”
– “Be grateful for what you have, you will be a lot happier”
– “Be quick to forgive people, but don’t be quick to trust them.”
– “People who say they hate drama are the biggest drama queens.”
– “Don’t ever ask my mom for advice.”
– “Old wood is weak wood. Decks, patio covers, balconies, terraces, verandas soften with time and must be rebuilt.”
* Not sure if that last one is a metaphor, or just an ad from a local handyman.
* PHONE TOPIC: What lesson did you learn the hard way?