Stupid Advice That Everyone Gives

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  • Safari_Gal
    Safari_Gal Posts: 888 Member
    It’s not a race - it’s a journey.
  • Evelyn_Gorfram
    Evelyn_Gorfram Posts: 706 Member
    denny_mac wrote: »
    Evelyn_Gorfram wrote: »
    "(higher power of speaker's choice) never sends you more than you can handle."

    ^^^ also not advice. more of a platitude

    Yeah, you're right. I guess the higher power of someone else's choice has just been sending me more platitudes that I can handle.

    ;)
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    Parenting: Just make your kid (eat, sleep, learn, socialize).
    Gee, never thought of just telling my kid to go to sleep. It was so fun trying all of those other things I guess I forgot.
    Oh, yeah... I took her to the party and she refused to speak to anyone. Huh, I guess I should punish her until she learns to have fun and talk.

    There are no stupid questions. Sometimes there are.
    Hard work pays off. It often does not.
    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
  • elsie6hickman
    elsie6hickman Posts: 3,864 Member
    Look for the silver lining.
    Someday, you'll thank me for this.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Muscle weighs more than fat

    Here, I'll fix it for you:


    Muscle is denser than fat.



    It's a really easy fix, just mentally substitute, because your brain brains and can understand context. Also works for lose and loose, your and you're.



    UR WLCOMe!

    Did you miss the point of the thread?


    The point of this thread is to make it slightly less boring around here...

    Well, it missed that mark, now didn't it ??
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    craygslyst1 wrote: »
    That “be yourself” crap. Bad advice.

    I suppose someone telling another person to 'be someone else' is the right advice.
  • amandaeve
    amandaeve Posts: 723 Member
    "Be Safe"
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    amandaeve wrote: »
    "Be Safe"


    I always say that to my kids.

    But then again, I always say "Make Good Choices!" & "Stranger Danger !!" to them as well.



    okay, that's not exactly accurate, I don't say those things..... I actually shout those lines.

    very, very loudly and always in front of their friends.


  • nooshi713
    nooshi713 Posts: 4,877 Member
    Drink lots of water.

    This has nothing to do with weight loss, clear skin, or anything else although staying hydrated is good.
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    craygslyst1 wrote: »
    That “be yourself” crap. Bad advice.

    Did that at work once, ended up having to take a "sensitivity seminar". This also applies to "just be honest".
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    "Just be honest"

    .... I've gotten in trouble quite a bit following that advice.
  • IHaveMyActTogether
    IHaveMyActTogether Posts: 945 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Muscle weighs more than fat

    Here, I'll fix it for you:


    Muscle is denser than fat.



    It's a really easy fix, just mentally substitute, because your brain brains and can understand context. Also works for lose and loose, your and you're.



    UR WLCOMe!

    Did you miss the point of the thread?


    The point of this thread is to make it slightly less boring around here...

    Well, it missed that mark, now didn't it ??

    You are posting here, you know.
  • elsie6hickman
    elsie6hickman Posts: 3,864 Member
    But if you aren't yourself, who else would you be?
  • IHaveMyActTogether
    IHaveMyActTogether Posts: 945 Member
    craygslyst1 wrote: »
    That “be yourself” crap. Bad advice.

    I don't know about that. You can be the better version of yourself. The key is to not try to second guess everything you say trying to get someone to like you.

    Be yourself applies - but not the grosser parts. Don't try to do cosmetic surgery on your personality, but don't show her the warts either.


  • IHaveMyActTogether
    IHaveMyActTogether Posts: 945 Member
    RoxieDawn wrote: »
    craygslyst1 wrote: »
    That “be yourself” crap. Bad advice.

    I suppose someone telling another person to 'be someone else' is the right advice.

    You would be surprised at the men giving other men this kind of advice.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Muscle weighs more than fat

    Here, I'll fix it for you:


    Muscle is denser than fat.



    It's a really easy fix, just mentally substitute, because your brain brains and can understand context. Also works for lose and loose, your and you're.



    UR WLCOMe!

    Did you miss the point of the thread?


    The point of this thread is to make it slightly less boring around here...

    Well, it missed that mark, now didn't it ??

    You are posting here, you know.

    Boy Howdy, you don't need to remind me.

    Is it okay if I plead: 'No Contest' ??
  • elsie6hickman
    elsie6hickman Posts: 3,864 Member
    When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.
  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    OP: I have a wonderful husband who I love dearly. Last night he said something mean and I'm posting here to vent.
    6 pages of advice: DUMP HIM!
  • Evelyn_Gorfram
    Evelyn_Gorfram Posts: 706 Member
    IHaveMyActTogether wrote: »
    RoxieDawn wrote: »
    craygslyst1 wrote: »
    That “be yourself” crap. Bad advice.

    I suppose someone telling another person to 'be someone else' is the right advice.

    You would be surprised at the men giving other men this kind of advice.
    I suppose I should long ago have stopped being surprised at the men giving women this kind of advice.

  • SabAteNine
    SabAteNine Posts: 1,867 Member
    It'll pass. Some time in the future you'll just look back at it and laugh.


    HAHAHAHAHA NO.

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