Posted on 03/16/2025 8:00:29 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
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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There are people who bring joy into your life and there are those that do not.
Simple.
Politics can rip people apart, don’t let it. Especially if their good in bed.
Number 6 is an attitude cultivated in Stoicism - it’s hardly a toxic belief
Tons of BS is this list.
I stand by many of those ‘toxic’ beliefs. It does not mean I feel obligated to prove they’re true. The beliefs just provide a little guidance when one has to decide for themselves.
Same as with ‘profiling’ other people.
You almost have to profile, so you have an idea what to expect from others. That’s a way to learn about the people around you.
Obviously.
I have a serious desire to see justice served (corruption, fighting against truth and God, abortion, perversion, etc.), but God says He will take revenge. I have real trouble with that, but He is correct, not me.
Here’s one: that homosexuality is normal
Reddit, the source of this article, is a Toxic Belief that thankfully is decreasing in influence as a cultural norm.
avoid reddit
That’s going to be one huge bumper sticker. Is there an abridged version?
Number 14 about loving yourself is somewhat true.
My first serious boyfriend (together 4 years starting in high school) was a miserable soul who constantly needed lifting up while tearing me down. It didn’t start that way, but as my life started to take off and his didn’t, he changed. I finally realized what an emotional vampire he was and kicked him out of my life. It felt like an albatross was removed from my neck.
My husband is the exact opposite; he is confident in himself, protects and provides, and praises my accomplishments because they benefit our family.
The ex had a victim mentality. My husband has a conquerer’s mentality. Huge difference.
Just like damaged women, damaged men (aka “I can fix them” projects) should be avoided.
They need to fix themselves.
Guarantee no but it sure ups your odds.
'You have to love yourself before you can love anybody else.'
If you do not love yourself the best you can do is obsess over someone else and that is not love and not healthy. Now loving yourself does not mean thinking that you are perfect and deserve everything at the expense of others but it is believing you have worth.
LOL 🤣😆
And quora.
If I disagree with you that means I’m not *tolerant* or I’m a *hater*.
Seems 90+% girls answers ..
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