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Things that you're supposed to like, but don't.

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AllPlayedOut · 17/04/2020 16:57

What things/foods/activities etc that are supposedly good for you, healthy or "improving" do you dislike?

I really hate being read to, and I hate reading to people. I never particularly enjoyed being read to as a child, though I appreciate that my Mother did so but I think it was a relief to both of us when I was able to read a book by myself. I also don't enjoy reading to people though I used to have to do so when I worked in childcare and as a volunteer role that involved reading aloud. I've no children yet but if I do I can't say that reading to them will be one of my favourite activities.

Walking. I hate walking for the sake of it. I can happily clock up a lot of miles walking through cities and towns when I'm shopping or seeing the sights. Or if there's a lot of wildlife to admire on a country walk, but I don't enjoy walking as an activity. If I go for a walk for the sake of walking I'm aware of every bloody step and find it boring.

Camping: I love nature and wildlife but I much prefer to admire it and then return to a comfortable bed with solid walls and a sturdy roof over my head. Each to their own but I've tried it once and it was hell. Never again.

Dark chocolate. I don't mind a thin layer of dark chocolate with a mint or caramel filling, but I can't eat dark chocolate on its own. I don't care how good it is for you or how unsophisticated it makes me, it is so unpleasantly bitter that I can't enjoy it. I'll stick with milk chocolate.

There's probably more but that will do for now.

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indemMUND · 17/04/2020 23:39

Chart music. Listening to the radio sets my teeth on edge. It's not real music!

indemMUND · 17/04/2020 23:43

Also having a tan, reality tv, designer clothes and crunchy parenting. Four different ways to spell "nope".

ellanwood · 17/04/2020 23:45

Shopping - it's boring and tiring.
Girls' nights' out - shrieking over loud music and drinking sugary cocktails and hanging around while everyone photographs their effing food and each other. Much rather go for a coffee or long walk with friends so we can actually talk.
"Fun" activities. When you go for dinner with friends and they get out a karaoke machine or do a quiz between courses. What's wrong with conversation?

But I love loads of the ones on this thread - walking, dark chocolate, children, pets, coffee, reading, spas.

Ugzbugz · 18/04/2020 00:36

Coffee
Reading
Books
Sushi
Prawns
Pets, who wants to clean up shit for 15 years?
Game of thrones
Harry potter

shamalidacdak · 18/04/2020 01:24

Can't stand being touched, absolutely detest hugs so social distancing is great for me.
Always hated being in crowded social event like parties and clubs. I just think everyone is putting on an act and it looks so fake.
Hate the feel and smell of sex, all that stinky squelching and moaning just seems so undignified and gross.

LionessRoar · 18/04/2020 01:42

I’m another vegan who hates avocado... and hummus! If you eat out that’s nearly all vegan options ruled out.
Any spicy food
Drinking tea - even the smell of it makes me feel sick
Camping - been once and never again as it was torture to me
Parties or large family gatherings

LionessRoar · 18/04/2020 01:50

Oh and ‘cute’ photos/ videos of babies/ toddlers at mealtimes, with their face and hands covered in food. Makes me feel really sick and I find them really gross.

FraughtwithGin · 18/04/2020 06:34

Chocolate
Puddings
Socialising

PunkAssMoFo · 18/04/2020 06:56

Poetry- the more poignant or cryptic it is intended to be, the more cringey I find it. Just say what you mean!

GADDay · 18/04/2020 06:56

Clothes shopping/trying on clothes. Just a faff.

The beach. I'd love it, if there was NO sand.

Networking functions/Fundraisers/any type of get together with groups of unknown people - even if it is a freebie, I have been known to get to the door and then not go in. Spending time, making small talk with randoms. Actually makes me shudder.

Mayonnaise - why is everything covered in it? It's overpowering and just gross.

FloconDeNeige · 18/04/2020 07:09

Breastfeeding
Beaches
The Royal Family

BikeRunSki · 18/04/2020 07:09

Baths - I will occassionally (like once a year) have a bath if I am particularly achey, but I don’t understand the whole music/bath oils/wallowing about for hours business.

Goat’s cheese - smells and tastes Iike dirty nappies

Goats cheese tartlet - aka a slice of cheese on a bit of ready-made pastry. The world’s least imaginative veggie main course in many restaurants, and often charged the same as something really substantial like a lamb shank.

Spa days - nope, don’t understand, don’t get these at all.

Coffee - allergic, hate the smell

Bacon - even before I was veggie, I hated the smell of bacon cooking.

Chocolate orange - waste of a good orange

Dogs - actually I quite like dogs, but please don’t lick my face

chunkyrun · 18/04/2020 07:24

Phillip pullmans writing. I've tried soo many times. Why can't it just be Neil gaiman telling the story. Pullmans just sooo dry and dull

BikeRunSki · 18/04/2020 07:28

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin - didn’t get on with the book, havn’t tried the film

thunderthighsohwoe · 18/04/2020 07:30

Cities/towns
Shopping
Dressing up
Big gatherings
Dancing
Singing
Coffee
Mushrooms
Soaps
Reality tv

I’m coming across as quite grumpy aren’t I?

thunderthighsohwoe · 18/04/2020 07:31

Oooh yes strong cheese
And mustard

nuitdesetoiles · 18/04/2020 07:35

Spas
Hen dos
Weddings
Camping
Most "girlie" stuff
Large out of town shopping centres
Organised fun

Somersetlady · 18/04/2020 07:52

Facetime/Zoom / House Party.

Anything that involves being sat in one place and watched whilst essentially on the phone.

I normally do chores whilst chatting on loud speaker So it is best not to be seen!

@IdblowJonSnow I love lockdown! I know its a very unpopular way to feel currently.
We Are rural i have 3 and 5 yo boys who are such fun at this age and see the joy in everything and between them and the horse dog and being able to put down my phone and not worry about work it’s a Little slice of heaven whilst the sunshines! —I do not think I would feel the same in winter—

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 18/04/2020 07:52

People. Don't mind them in small doses... But having to spend all day with people. Oddly, I have a higher tolerance of children.

Spas. Too many people when you are trying to relax.

Old children's books- I don't get the obsession with only given children stuff written years ago when there is so many lovely books being published constantly. Mix it up a bit. Just because it was written by Enid Blyton doesn't make it better than Rainbow Fairies.

Lockdown 'tips' groups on Facebook... Just descended into competitive parenting. The average family doesn't have a few odd pallets lying around. Your trampoline 'tents' will be soaked the minute it begins to rain. No one cares you've spent hours colouring in the outside of your house with chalk... Again, rain. Mostly harmless though.

Littleroundsponge · 18/04/2020 07:58

Gin
Tea
Coffee

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 18/04/2020 08:13

Cars. I'm male, I'm supposed to be obsessed. Box with a wheel at each corner, costs thousands, mostly in grey. I'd rather commute by train or bike.
Alcohol. Not the drinks containing the it, the actual CH³CH²OH. Horrible poisonous stuff.
Thai food. Popularised by trustafarians, gaptwatters, and without the range and depth of Indian or Chinese cuisine. I mean, red or green as flavours?

MyCatTibby · 18/04/2020 08:16

Summer
Wine
Crowds
Parties
New Years Eve
Talking on the Phone

allthatmalarkey · 18/04/2020 08:25

Most chocolate
Most presents

I'm extremely fussy and hate the waste of money/calories if not given exactly what I like.

I can live without chocolate for months, but if I have some then I want more at the time and more the next day. It becomes a vicious circle and I resent that.

nakedavengerreturns · 18/04/2020 08:25

Oysters

Babies

Bakedpotatoandgin · 18/04/2020 08:29

Nakedavenger I read that as "oyster babies" and thought it was weirdly specific 😂

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