I have been through a lot in my life. I have grown up in a working-class family and have had to work hard to get where I am today.

So, when I hear my friends talking about hardship and struggle as if they’ve been through it themselves, I can’t help but feel a little frustrated.

All of them never go through hardship before, but talk like they been through a lot

My friends have never experienced real hardship. They were all born with a silver spoon in their mouths and have never had to worry about money.

They’ve never had to worry about getting a job or how to pay the bills. They don’t know what it’s like to struggle and yet they always talk like they’ve been through tough times.

It’s not that I begrudge them their privilege, but it does make me a little angry when they use their experiences as a way to make themselves appear more sympathetic and understanding.

They think that if they act like they understand, then people will like them more.

I’ve tried talking to my friends about this issue and told them that people would be able to tell in the long run if they had really went through hardships before but they always just brush it off like it’s not a big deal.

They don’t understand how the commoners feel, because they’ve never had to struggle. It’s like they think that because they have money, they have the right to talk like they’ve been through it all.

I’ve tried to stay away from my friends lately, because I can’t stand listening to them talk about their supposed struggles. I just don’t feel like I can relate to them anymore.

I feel like I’m just an outsider looking in, and that’s not a great feeling.

I don’t know what to do anymore. It seems like the more I try to talk to my friends about the issue, the worse it gets.

I’ve even started to feel jealous of their privilege and it’s making me feel even worse.

I opened the bedroom door to find my wife and her best friend, who is a man, lying in our bed together.

I had already known that they were close, they had been friends since secondary school and had been inseparable ever since, but I had never seen them together like this before. I was in shock and disbelief.

Insisted nothing happened between them because her friend is not straight

My wife was the first to break the silence. She quickly jumped out of the bed, looking embarrassed and ashamed. I could see the guilt in her eyes, but she insisted that nothing had happened between them.

She claimed that her friend was not straight and that they had just been talking. I wanted to believe her, but I just couldn’t.

My friend then spoke up and confirmed my wife’s story. He said that he was indeed not straight and that they had been talking about his relationship struggles.

I still wasn’t convinced. I knew there was more to the story than what they were telling me.

I confronted them both and demanded the truth. After a few minutes of denial, my wife finally admitted that they had been intimate.

She said that she had been feeling lonely and neglected and that her friend had offered to comfort her. She said that she had never meant for it to happen and that it had been a moment of weakness.

I felt betrayed and hurt. I had thought that my wife and I had a good marriage and that she would never do something like this. I was angry and I wanted answers, but all I got were excuses and lies.

In the end, I decided to forgive my wife and stay with her. I tried to put it behind us and move on, but I never forgot what had happened.

We tried to talk about it, but we never quite managed to move past it. The trust between us was broken and no matter how hard we tried, it just never seemed to get any better.

It’s been several years since that fateful day and I still think about it often. I have tried to forgive my wife, but it’s hard to forget the pain and betrayal that I felt when I caught them in our bed together.

I can’t help but wonder what could have been if she had just been honest with me from the beginning.

It is no secret that I do not tolerate people who like to rush things. I find it incredibly annoying and it is a trait I cannot stand.

It seems that no matter the situation, they always feel the need to be number one. Whether it is in a game, a project, or even in a conversation, they will do whatever it takes to come out on top.

Its like they got something to prove all the time

It is like they have this need to prove themselves, that they are the best at whatever it is they are doing. But why? Why do they feel the need to be the best?

I understand that it is natural to want to do well, but there is a certain level of respect that needs to be paid to others.

In my opinion, rushing things is a sign of immaturity. It shows a lack of respect for others, and it also shows a lack of understanding of the situation. When someone rushes things, it is often because they are not fully aware of the consequences of their actions.

They might think that if they go faster than everyone else, they will get ahead, but in reality, it can often backfire and cause more problems than it solves.

I believe that taking your time to do something is a sign of maturity. It shows that you understand the situation and are willing to take responsibility for your actions.

It also shows that you respect others and their opinions. You are willing to take their input into account and take the time to make sure everything is done properly.

Being patient and taking your time to do things is a sign of respect, and it is something I greatly admire. It shows that you understand the value of the task at hand and that you are willing to take the time to do it right. That is a trait that I can certainly respect.

Rushing things is not a sign of strength, and it is not something that I can stand. It shows a lack of respect for others, and it is something that I do not tolerate.

If you are going to do something, do it right and take your time. There is no sense in rushing things, and it is often the cause of more issues than it solves.

My friend had just come back from a trip to visit a fengshui master for fortune telling. He had spent a lot of money there and, as I soon found out, most of it had gone on buying Fengshui charms.

He said to me, “It has healing properties, it can cure all sickness and diseases.”

Spent $5,000 buying all these charms, thinking it would help him

I was skeptical about it, but I decided not to go all out and scold him for doing it. Instead, I asked him how come it did not cure his dumb brain. He laughed and said that it was too late for that, as he had already spent five thousand dollars buying the charms.

My friend was never a believer in science and logic, so it was not a surprise that he was so easily fooled. I had tried to talk sense into him, but all of my attempts had been in vain.

He tried to justify his actions, saying that the charms had worked for others and that this was why he had spent so much money on them. I reminded him that he had no proof that they actually worked.

My friend was adamant that the charms would work if the need arises and he was determined to prove it. He took them everywhere with him and even wore them to bed.

It seemed like he spent $5,000 to get the placebo effect and well honestly if he is happy and willing to part with the money, then the choice is up to him right?

Even tried to use it on his dog who was ill

Shortly after, his pet dog fell ill.

He brought the dog to the vet once but stopped after he made the dog wear the charms because he was still convinced of its ‘supernatural’ properties.

Well, it was a sad ending to his superstitions as his pet dog eventually passed on.

My friend then tried to justify and protect his beliefs, saying that maybe the charm did not work because the wearer was not a human.

I wonder when will he ever learn……

It was about fifteen years ago when I finished my secondary school and collected my O level results.

I had a friend in my class who did very well and was super elated when he got his exam results. He had worked hard and had managed to get an aggregate score of 7 points. His hard work had finally paid off!

Can go anywhere but choose to go nursing to see girl

The options before him were endless. He could have chosen to pursue any course he wanted. But he chose something which was totally unexpected. He chose to take up nursing.

When I asked him why he had chosen nursing, he said that he wanted to see the girl students in the nursing uniforms. I laughed and thought he was joking but he really ended up going to take nursing in Poly.

His journey to becoming a nurse was not easy. He had to go through rigorous training and long hours of study. He had to pass several exams and tests and also got for a few industrial attachments before he could qualify as a nurse.

After his graduation he went to serve the nation and when he finished his service, he started working as a nurse at a local hospital.

Got the attention of many nurses and it proved to be his downfall

He was very popular among the nurses, who found him charming and caring. Whether they were interns or full fledged nurses, he had their attention.

They found him attractive, and started to flirt with him. My friend was flattered by all the attention he was getting. He started to get involved in relationships with some of the nurses.

Unfortunately, he played too much until it began to affect his work.

He was too caught up and invested with being in relationships with the pretty nurses that he ended up playing with the feelings of some of them and now his reputation amongst them is quite bad and wherever he goes, he will get ‘marked’ by some of the seniors.

He says his career is like gone now but is still working as one because he does not know what to do if he leave.

Feeling down at the moment, unsure of what to do

Feeling like an idiot, ppl around me are like career change, leetcoding, gg into tech for the good pay and future, spamming internships, while there is someone like me, looking to jump out and dk what to do even w a cs degree.

Nobody I know thinks like me tbh, all came in liking tech and hv big dreams of contributing to the tech industry, seems like I’m the oddball

got into IT, anyhow chose the poly course, then went to NUS CS cos it sounds good??

then now, while ppl are getting good job offers, I was unemployed for a few mths and recently got a job as sch helpdesk, 3k plus. I’m fine w the pay, can survive can alrdy. I cannot do another whiteboard interview, really cannot. I literally cried and stayed in bed after my first coding interview, ik it’s damn dramatic but I was really really stressed.

my only hobby throughout my life is art, but hey I hv bills to pay, and I’m not good enough atm to sell my art. Really enjoyed the unemployed days drawing but hv to wake up to reality, hobbies are hobbies, can’t stay jobless forever right.

But idk how long I can fake interest in tech and work without thinking of ending my life and cry everyday. Should I just stay in tech for the future or idk…… numb myself and just pick up coding again for the money idk

Anyone here like me? Or I’m the only weirdo

Here are what netizens think:

• This happens to a lot of ppl. I did my bachelor degree in what I love then the master degree in some kind of compromise as the field of my B.A. is not payed well and jobs are scarce. During an internship in the field of my masters I found out for myself that however well consultants are paid I wouldn’t like going to work and wouldn’t be able to endure it on the long run – especially not the high stress level of such jobs. For me the money and reputation is not worth it. So I figured I needed something where I can help and where I can relate to the ppl I help – so nowadays I’m working for a university helping students as a study guide. It makes me happy and I can still pay my bills and be a good mother to my child. That’s all that counts. So maybe at least this helps you to not feel alone and to consider other fields of work.

• If you like arts.. why not consider getting a career in the ui/ux industry? Design a nice nice interface and etc~ at least its a little close to arts

• that’s why, since young I have told myself to study and excel in what I like, not to study the course due to high salary or popular course. I make the right move and everyday, I’m very happy going to work. I’m my own boss anyway. I also advise my kids who are in JC n universities, I told them to study what they like without following the general public view , not what I like. And they do study what they like, not the popular courses also. They enjoy it. I bet when they step into society n work, they will enjoy working until retirement.