Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.
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Longing for something different is part of the human condition, but sometimes we need to be reminded that our expectations often won't fit reality. The grass is always greener on the other side, until you finally get to go over there and find out it's all astroturf.
Redditor u/Corey_Bee wanted to know what's much worse than it seems on its face, and folks have strong opinions. Now it's time to recalibrate our wishlists.
What is something most people think they want, until they get it?
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Periods aren't all they're cracked up to be, young ones
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Kids seem to think breaking a bone is cooler than it actually is
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Sometimes kinks don't work out, and that's why it's important to try new things out with people you trust
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Leaving the rat race is harder than you probably think it is
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Unless something drastic has changed, getting back with an ex is probably going to end poorly
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As Lady Gaga warned us, fame is a monster
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Big houses are just giant dust collections
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Being a manager can be hell on this earth
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