"I Absolutely LOATHE This": Frustrated People Are Revealing The "Toxic Beliefs" That Shouldn't Have Become Part Of The Cultural Norm, And I Agree With A Lot Of These

Buzzfeed ^ | March 16, 2025

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Over time, certain beliefs have become so popular that they become part of the cultural norm — unfortunately, though, not all beliefs are healthy and good. So when Reddit user PhenomenalPancake asked: "What toxic belief is far too common?" a ton of people gave their honest opinions on the matter. Here's what they said below.

1."Justifying bad behavior because someone did the same to you. Someone else acting poorly is not an excuse for you to act poorly."

2."That family has to tolerate each other no matter how reprehensible their behavior is.

3."That you can just will yourself out of depression and/or chronic medical conditions."

4."That hard work guarantees success."

5."The customer is always right."

6."That you should always be happy and thankful your situation isn't worse.

7."Women are 'too emotional' to do a 'man’s job.'"

8."'We don't owe anyone anything'

9."That other people gaining rights will somehow remove your own."

10."That as soon as you and your friend have your first argument, you're no longer friends."

11."'If they pick on you, it means that they have a crush on you.'

12."Men shouldn't show emotions (other than anger, which is apparently manly)."

13."That introverts are lonely and need to be pushed to get out and do more.

14.And finally, "'You have to love yourself before you can love anybody else.'

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Diversity is our strength.

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