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by tommy
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 November 15th
...See more Welcome to the 20+ Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 29th July (updated by @tommy) @azuladragon34 @Dawnie0203 @forcefulThinker186 @HarmonyBlossom @Racey08 @Rainer111 @TannDee @tommy
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Let's discuss issues
by pandanfe
Last post
 October 28th
...See more What are the adult issues that you would like to discuss? 
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Are close friendships more difficult to obtain as we grow older?
by UnsungTangerine
Last post
 November 21st
...See more I had romantic dream about a friend I was decently close to back in high school. Although now I sort of regret not trying to continue that friendship I did try to do so and attempt to reach out again to no avail. That got me thinking that despite the world seemingly being more open, I'm older and can go to places I couldn't as an adolescent the ability to create strong friendships has become a lot harder. Maybe its just me? It could be due to other circumstances like covid recently that definitely had a massive impact on social relationships due to social distancing. But, I just feel a lot more lonelier now than when I was in high school. Nowadays I would struggle to say I have any real close friendships anymore. 
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General Sadness of the State of the World
by AutumnHarvest
Last post
 November 17th
...See more Hi, I'm a 24f and I just graduated university in May and have been living with my parents looking for apartments in a new city. I'm am lucky to have some privileges as a white, middle class girl and I am incredibly thankful for that. But I'm also incredibly saddened by the state of the world constantly, be it the environmental state, the economic state, and all the other isms, and systems of oppression.  To take a moment to be a little selfish, I'm seeing it heavily as I try to find an apartment in the city. I am feeling sad and hopeless as I look because it feels like my standards are way too high - but to me, they feel like basic things that people should have - like a stove, enough space to have more than just a bed and desk, and a little natural light for my plants. But as I look, I'm coming across many places outside of my budget that lack even these basic things. I understand your 20s are about "roughing it" but, with the state of the world, the increasing basic living costs and the fact that the future is completely uncertain due to climate change and capitalism - I'm finding it incredibly hard to feel like I'll even be able to live the way I want in the future. It doesn't help that I'm constantly told by my parents and other generations that they paid for their entire education themselves or had to work 3 jobs to afford a house, etc.  I know there really isn't any solutions to this problem and will have to lower my standards for housing and living, but after working so hard in high school and university and being promised I'm working towards something - I'm burnt out and it feels like I'm not gaining any of the rewards of my hard work.  Maybe I've just thrown myself a huge pity party, but thank you for listening none the less. For others who struggle with these feelings as well, what do you do to give yourself more hope and stop feeling like everything sucks? Thank you for listening. 
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Managing Emotions in Relationships
by deephealer1111
Last post
 November 5th
...See more Emotions are a natural part of human relationships. However, when not managed effectively, they can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts and even the breakdown of relationships. Learning to manage your emotions is crucial for building and maintaining a strong and healthy relationship. If you're struggling with your emotions or your relationship, please know that you're not alone. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here to listen.
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Help
by Ki222
Last post
 November 3rd
...See more Hi everyone. I am new here. I really need help or fear that I might start spiralling. I live with my dad and his wife , today my dad was on a phone call with her and she gave me confirmation on how I have already been feeling. I’m currently studying and I am working, but I still live with my dad . She called me things like “useless” she told me I create all the problems within the house. She told me that life would be better if I killed myself. Now I had already been feeling this way internally but hearing it come from someone else made it so much more real. 
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Let's discuss issues
by pandanfe
Last post
 October 28th
...See more What are the adult issues that you would like to discuss? 
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I'm useless
by sadcat13
Last post
 September 25th
...See more I'm useless. I work a half time job at almost 24, living with parents and having little to no independence. I see all the people who are my age or younger living to the fullest, working, studying, travelling, getting engaged, moving in with their partners and having a good time. And then there is me. I hate this so hard. I can't climb out of it no matter how hard I try. I feel useless. Worthless. And I hate myself so hard for it all. If I only tried harder. Fought harder. Maybe it could be me. But it isn't. And I'm just stuck being useless. With no life skills and independence. With no energy at all and a *** health. Anyone else on the same boat? :(
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Hi there, looking for kindred spirits
by Haurus
Last post
 August 28th
...See more Hello everyone! I just joined here, looking to connect to people who live a similar life. I seem to be stuck in a loop. I work, get home, have a drink and fall asleep. This has been the rhythm for the last 6 years. I seem to be no longer open for new 'fun' experiences, and kinda stick to what I know.  It's been intensely lonely, and I don't see it changing much going forward. Does anyone else have this feeling?
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Indecision
by vall11
Last post
 August 6th
...See more Hi everyone I found this site today and I am very pessimistic about the future. Let me start with my background. I am 22 years old and from Malaysia. I didn't go to university due to illness and the pandemic. I have been working as a private school manager for a year (minimum salary). It was fun at first but now I feel like I have nothing to do and can't improve myself. I play games with a Korean girl every night. I want to study and work abroad but I feel like my boss will have a hard time accepting me if I leave at the last minute. I want to study English hard but this environment doesn't allow me to. I am 22 years old, I have low self-esteem, no confidence, no real friends for 4-5 years, I have never had a college life, I am ugly, thin (89lbs), short (5.18ft), I have eczema (Frequent peeling of the skin), I often bow my head, my scoliosis has become more serious, I want to go to the gym or run but I can't make the correct posture (long and short legs), my neck often leans to one side and I can't breathe smoothly. I feel that I have missed a lot in my life, I really want to improve myself (study abroad part-time and make myself normal), I long to be with this girl who plays games with me all the time. (I have never met this girl), no matter what I use identities are, Because I once gave up on real life, but it was this girl who said goodnight to me every night while playing games that cheered me up again. Want to be better and thank this girl in real life. But the gap between Malaysia and South Korea is too big... Now I need everyone's encouragement to help me....
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I am tired
by emotionalJackfruit2873
Last post
 August 3rd
...See more i dont understand why my family doesnt understand that i dont want an arranged marriage ever(no offense to those who r happy married through that, its not for me and i dont ever want it). its painful having to keep explaining it for years. its hard enough to find love without them pressuring me.
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Hi guys, how are you all? I am very shy and introverted. I am afraid of talking to people because I have spent 10 years in my room without focusing on
by affableWatermelon9160
Last post
 July 15th
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Advice for Mid-20’s!
by HopefulWrench
Last post
 July 1st
...See more Hi! Would everyone who sees this leave a little bout of advice for someone in their mid-20’s? Can’t wait to see what you come up with! ✨
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Is anyone else going back to college?
by DitaBear
Last post
 June 8th
...See more I'm 32 years old and am starting college again after so many years.  Am really nervous, especially about needing to relearn math and having to take the ACT for one of my majors.  I was wondering if anyone else was in the same boat.

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