2 weeks Ago By BuzzFeed
It's honestly nothing short of inspiring when, despite FOMO and peer pressure, someone can stand on business and say, "I'm not doing that." So, when Reddit user u/waterbottledrinka asked the question , "No matter what people tell you, what is something you’re fine with missing out on?" I knew FOMO had no place here: 1. "Clubbing.
It's just a miserable time. I'd much rather hang out somewhere where we can sit and hold a conversation." — u/WiseNewspaper 2.
"Luxury items without purpose. People buy the latest and greatest not because they value it but because it's the latest and greatest, even if there's no need for it." — u/DeoVeritati 3.
"Escargot. People say it tastes like buttery garlic, and I believe them..
.I still have no desire to eat snails." — u/SojournerRL 4.
"Dating around. I was with the same man from age 16 to 24, and we got engaged while I was in college. People were like, 'You don't want to play the field? You don't want to see what other people are like? You don't want to experiment or explore?' I didn't at all.
" "Our relationship was wonderful and fulfilling for many years, and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything — based on my friends' experiences, dating as a teen and college student seemed like a total clusterfuck, and I wasn't remotely jealous of what they had to deal with." — u/ChuushaHime 5. "Going to Disney World.
Seven years living in South Florida, and I’ve never been there and have no desire to change that any time soon." — u/silkypepper 6. "Concerts.
There is not a single person I want to see bad enough to pay all that money and fight those crowds for." — u/Nothingelsematters22 7. "Raising a puppy.
Every dog I’ve had was an adult when we adopted it and some were even seniors. I like the mellowness and the maturity and knowing that maybe they would have been overlooked for their age. Old dogs are the best dogs, in my opinion.
" — u/angry_pintobean 8. "Beef. I’ve never eaten beef in my life.
My mom brought us up not eating red meat, and honestly, because I’ve never had it, no matter how much people bang on about steaks, I’m okay this way." — u/Responsible-Bet6615 9. "Having a big wedding.
Wedding planning tends to bring out a lot of toxicity within your family and even friends." — u/anonymousman898 10. "Sporting events! Don't care, never cared.
I've got better things to do with my time than watch overpaid men play with balls." — u/Visual_Lingonberry53 11. "Instagram.
I really don’t think about posting about myself. I think it’s causing a huge issue with mental health, especially in younger people. And I honestly don’t think people care about what I’m doing or where I am enough.
" — u/Bixby_Manifold 12. "Traveling. To me, it's a waste of valuable vacation time.
I don't want to go places and see things. I want to stay home and do things I don't have time, or much time for, when I'm working. When I'm working, I wish I were home.
It doesn't make sense to me to go to through all the time, expense, and annoyance of traveling somewhere just so I can wish I were home from a different location." — u/Secret_Ad_1541 13. "Smoking and/or vaping.
As someone who grew up asthmatic surrounded by family members who smoked a lot, it's a no from me, dawg." — u/jamlopz 14. "Fancy cars.
I genuinely don't see the want for a hundred-thousand-dollar sports car with two inches of ground clearance that requires very specific and expensive AF specialized car parts and drains your bank account. Give me a Subaru station wagon with good gas mileage and enough interior space for the outdoors, and I am good to go." — u/RootLoops369 And finally, this person shares one they've been sure of for a long time: 15.
"Having children. I knew I didn't want kids when I was in my late teens, and now, in my 40s, I have absolutely zero regret. As someone who loves peace and silence, the freedom to live each day on my whims, and having no obligations, kids are totally incompatible with my lifestyle.
Unlike the majority of humans, I don't find children cute at all. They have absolutely no appeal to me." — u/Lightning_Reverie Are there things in life you really don't mind missing out on? Let me know in comments! Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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