Things You Don't Regret

[BubblyShell22]

We have a thread for things we do regret, so how about we talk about the things we don't regret in our lives?

People have often asked me whether I regret going to college since the economy collapsed and I haven't been able to get a job, and my answer is no. I'm so happy I went to college and gained the learning experience I did. Yes, I struggled quite a bit when it came to math, but other than that, college was the best thing that ever happened to me, and I'll never regret doing it. I got a degree and accomplished one of my ultimate goals, and that's very rewarding for me. I know there are many students who are afraid to go to college because of the job market, but my advice is to just get out there and go if you're able to. It'll be the best experience of your life.

[Icebot]

I was being rude to a couple strangers, I hate to admit, but I don't regret it because I realized I needed to because I was too stressed out to interact with them.

Sometimes when I'm driving, people behind me complain to me about going too slow by tailgating me. They want me to exceed the speed limit. I don't regret it because I know they don't understand. I get anxiety about getting pulled over and I don't like to risk letting it happen.

[Mzx10484]

I do not regret that I have spent much money on guitars and equipment.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Originally Posted by Mzx10484

I do not regret that I have spent much money on guitars and equipment.

What Guitars do you have?

On topic, I don't regret not caring about Religion and Politics. There just isn't any point caring about them and acting they are a big deal, cause they aren't.

[BubblyShell22]

Same here, Headbands. Why should I care about a bunch of people who only care about themselves and are only in politics for the money and the perks? And as for religion, why should I care about something that's more than likely not true anyway? Why should I care what happens to me after I die? Guess what: I don't, and I never will. I'll continue doing what I want and if God doesn't like it, he can go f*ck himself.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Icebot

Sometimes when I'm driving, people behind me complain to me about going too slow by tailgating me. They want me to exceed the speed limit. I don't regret it because I know they don't understand.

Dude, I'm the same - I'm one of those people who will actually slow down if people are sitting on my ass. I refuse to let anyone bully me or push me around when I'm driving... though one day that attitude is probably gonna make some dude beat my head in in a fit of road rage. I'm too stubborn for my own good!

[BubblyShell22]

Another thing I don't regret: Severing ties with my sister. I've tried to remain close to her and to get her to see how stupid she's being, but she won't listen, so I just ended my relationship with her. She's the type who doesn't want to own up to her mistakes and blames everyone else for her problems. It's so pathetic, and when I tell it like it is, she just blows me off. She had the audacity to tell me that I didn't have a right to an opinion because I don't work when I told her that she shouldn't move back in with her loser of a husband. So, yeah, I'm so done with her. I don't care what happens to her anymore and just wish she was gone forever.

[Lethal Lullaby]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Same here, Headbands. Why should I care about a bunch of people who only care about themselves and are only in politics for the money and the perks? And as for religion, why should I care about something that's more than likely not true anyway? Why should I care what happens to me after I die? Guess what: I don't, and I never will. I'll continue doing what I want and if God doesn't like it, he can go f*ck himself.

Originally Posted by Whatswiththeheadbands?

What Guitars do you have?

On topic, I don't regret not caring about Religion and Politics. There just isn't any point caring about them and acting they are a big deal, cause they aren't.

Agreed. And I hated how it was a requirement to learn about government in high school. I passed the class with an A, but still. It was just useless information and a waste of my time.

What I don't regret is breaking up with my last ex. The guy I'm with now is wayyyy better.

[Dirty Blond]

So, I'm at a fancy buffet with my parents, and as we are leaving, we see this 6'3 blonde girl (pretty hot) walking in with this 5'10 manlet wearing a tight shirt.

Anyway, my dad comments ''holy crap look how tall that girl is'' (in Latvian), and I laugh a little. Anyway, as we are about to turn the corner -- about 10 seconds after my dad said that I look back to take one more look at the girl -- just when I'm looking, she looks back with this disappointed, upset face.

Guy is definitely getting dumped after this, she seemed to have understood what we were laughing at and seemed really embarrassed.

[Netkeeper]

I met my best friend that we now mutually think of as "brother" because I decided to speak up one day during a class debate because I disagreed with him. This was back when little Netkeeper wasn't as confident in his opinions as he is now.

I'll never regret that decision for the rest of my life. He's the most important person I've ever met.

[Prowler]

I don't regret abstaining from elections.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

Another thing I don't regret: Severing ties with my sister. I've tried to remain close to her and to get her to see how stupid she's being, but she won't listen, so I just ended my relationship with her. She's the type who doesn't want to own up to her mistakes and blames everyone else for her problems. It's so pathetic, and when I tell it like it is, she just blows me off. She had the audacity to tell me that I didn't have a right to an opinion because I don't work when I told her that she shouldn't move back in with her loser of a husband. So, yeah, I'm so done with her. I don't care what happens to her anymore and just wish she was gone forever.

Oh god yes - I definitely don't regret cutting ties with my nemesister. I also don't regret cutting ties with my ex-best-friend. We went through a lot together, stuck together after highschool but she just changed as a person - or maybe I was the one who changed, and outgrew her... anyway, the friendship had just gotten unhealthy and didn't make me happy anymore. Once I made the decision to cut ties, I actually got a lot more confident.

I mean, I've never been the type that made friends easily - aside from my partner and kid sister, I don't have any offline friends, and it's been years since I even bothered trying to make friends anymore. But while that sounds pathetic, it's actually a good thing because I finally got happy with just being myself - and being by myself, alone - instead of using other people's opinions of me as a gauge of whether I was worthwhile or not.

[Slade]

I don't regret that I don't like either of my parents. I don't regret dumping certain females, though I am about to go into the things I do regret thread now.........

[BubblyShell22]

I hear you there about government. I hated that class too, and thought it was boring.

[Icebot]

When I was a kid, I was punished for not answering the phone when it rang but I don't regret it. To this day, I still think it was wrong of them to punish me. That only proves to me they knew nothing about my disability.

[Cascadia]

Flying 14000 miles (3 roundtrips) just to see my family for the last few months. I am 2,000 miles away from my family and I always look forward to see them when I get a chance to do so.

[Discogod]

I don't regret dropping out of university twice.

I don't regret leaving a very high-paying job (where I had very few responsibilities) to set up my own business doing something I'd always dreamed of, even though it only lasted 7 years.

I don't regret breaking up with my ex, even though it cost me a job, a ton of friends and (eventually) my home.

I do regret eating those burritos last night, though.

[ssjup81]

There are pros and cons to this, but I don't regret coming to Japan and working here.

[BubblyShell22]

I don't regret becoming an atheist. I've felt so much freer and happier since then.

I don't regret rejecting my BF's proposal for marriage either. I definitely wasn't ready, and I don't want to get married anyway. Plus, we just found out he'd lose money for his disability if we were to get married. He definitely should have thought of all of that before buying that ring, but it never crossed his mind.

[ObiWanFan4life]

I don't regret being cynical towards people who lack common sense. Like trying to open locked doors or ask questions that have been answered previously.