Agree on rude names and swear words. Disagree on slurs. Slurs always bounce off the intended target and hit someone vulnerable who doesn't deserve it.
this post was submitted on 18 Apr 2026
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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.
Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:
- Both “200” and “160” are 2 minutes in microwave math
- When you’re a kid, you don’t realize you’re also watching your mom and dad grow up.
- More dreams have been destroyed by alarm clocks than anything else
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This is less of a shower thought and more of a "I went into the shower pissed off, and come out still pissed off to write about it" kinda post.
Not saying the point isn't valid, just that is doesn't match what shower thoughts is about... but that is just my opinion.
If you refuse to respect the spirit of shower thoughts, I really can't feel sympathy for you.
Did you happen to change your name?
Grim out here just advertising his alternate accounts now
Sad, when trolls begin to spiral.
I think that only escalates the conflict minimising the probability of a resolve dramatically..
I think what you two need is long honest talk where both parties give their best listening and trying to understand each others feelings and beliefs.
The best method to achieve this is different for any relationship, for some it together at a dire with some beers, for some it is hiking etc. Basically a place where both feel secure and have their privacy together.
i'm of the opinion that if someone has done their best* ^[a good faith best effort, considering the circumstances] to consider the consequences of an approach and chooses to take that approach while accepting the potential outcomes, then that is an acceptable decision making process.
In some cases escalation might be a potential outcome and as long as the person understands that, then them choosing that option is their considered choice.
In the same way that freedom of speech* ^[the general idea not the US specific thing] isn't freedom from consequences, freedom of choice isn't freedom from other peoples choosing to act against you.
If you want to make what seems like a poor choice from my point of view, i might advise against it, but ultimately it's up to you.
However, i'm also free to try and stop you if that's what i choose. In this case i'm not looking to curtail your choices, but i am pitting my choice against yours.
I'd like a different last name.
Yeah that is unless you change your name from Dave to "Xavier" or "Aurora" or some shit like that.