23 Hard Truths People Only Realized Later In Life, But Wish They Had Known Sooner
Article created by: Gabija Palšytė
Hindsight is always 20/20, and the Reddit post that asked the question “What are some things you realized too late in life?” is a testament to this fact. Its comment section is filled with thousands of responses from people of all ages, sharing the biggest lessons they’ve learned so far.
Some of the replies center around the theme of missed opportunities, like not pursuing your passion or spending more time with loved ones while others focus on the importance of self-care and personal growth. But when looking at it as a whole, the thread serves as a powerful reminder that our time on this planet is short, and we should strive to make every day count with intention and purpose.
Getting married and having kids is not “the ultimate life goal”. Only do it if you really want to. Otherwise you’ll do it just because it’s expected of you and you’ll be trapped in a very unhappy life
Don’t make other people’s lives your standard for living. Love what you have and love the people that support you
“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.”
I thought people didn’t like me because I was nerdy and all. Turns out the problem was that I never gave them a chance because I assumed they wouldn’t like me.
You don’t need someone else to feel complete. There was never a hole to begin with. It was just you finding your way through life. You don’t start with a hole, you start with foundation and build up.
That expecting others to act how you would in that situation does not work.
I was so afraid of failing that I stopped trying. I know now it’s okay to be afraid but it’s no excuse to give up. I’m 28 years old and just finished my first quarter of college with all A’s. When I saw my grades I cried for a long time because I realised the biggest thing holding me back was me. It took time and a lot of therapy for me to get here but that’s okay. Everyone grows at a different pace.
Nobody has all the answers. Everyone is just trying to make sense of things the best they can
The chances of you growing up to be something big is very unlikely.
And if you do accomplish something huge, it’s even more unlikely that you’ll keep that success for too long.
Be grateful for being average because it’s very hard to do the basic things it takes to maintain a stable lifestyle that’s nowhere near the “american dream”.
Your stomach isn’t supposed to hurt all the time. I was knee-deep in denial for a while when I first started developing symptoms of Crohn’s Disease.
Side note: if you are in your late teens or early 20s and are having persistent stomach/gut pain, go to the doctor as soon as you possibly can. It could save you a lot of pain and surgery down the line.
