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People Break Down Which Things Everyone Needs To Hear But No One Has The Guts To Say

People Break Down Which Things Everyone Needs To Hear But No One Has The Guts To Say
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John Curtis
By John CurtisJun 03, 2022
John Curtis
A novelist, picture book writer and native New Yorker, John is a graduate of Syracuse University and the children's media graduate program at Centennial College. When not staring at his computer monitor, you'll most likely find John sipping tea watching British comedies, or in the kitchen, taking a stab at the technical challenge on the most recent episode of 'The Great British Baking Show'.
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There is nothing more frustrating than the things we cannot say, but desperately want to.

Sometimes, we might find ourselves in situations where we are positively desperate to speak up, but for whatever reason can't.

Even though we know deep down, that people will be better off, or things might run more smoothly if we said something.

Redditor MCKlassik was curious to hear the things that people would benefit from hearing, but will likely never be told, leading them to ask:

"What is something most people need to hear but no one has the guts to tell people?"


Think twice before having children

"Some people aren't fit to be parents."- Busy_Quail1725

"A baby will not save your failing relationship."

"Some parents do not love their children."- Optimal-Green9561

When they blame their ex for the break up.

"Sometimes, it is you and not them."- Ok_String_6735

Don't let the smile fool you

"Just because someone is smiling does not mean that they are happy."

"Smiling is also a sign of nervousness or discomfort."- redge9987

not feeling it nicki minaj GIF Giphy

Don't always let you feelings guide you

"Your feelings are important, but they can also lead you astray."

"Listen to them, but question them as well to see where you might be wrong."- PapiSurane

No one likes a know it all

"Not everyone needs to hear your opinion on everything."

"It's ok to have an unexpressed thought."

"Yes, I am aware of the irony expressing this thought."- Futurenazgul

Know It All Nbc GIF by Brooklyn Nine-Nine Giphy

Enough with the self pity

"Who you are is not who you are doomed to be."- Smart_Walk8237

When they're one egg short of a dozen

"You need to develop critical thinking and reasoning skills."- balaclavaloungeparty

logic andykassier GIF Giphy

When their scent precedes them.

"You should take a shower."- SatanOnLSD

In some cases, it might be worse not to say something, especially if it might actually help their situation.

But when that isn't the case, it's probably best to suck up our pride, and keep our big mouths shut.

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