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Things that are supposed to be enjoyable but aren't in reality

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Tooconfused12 · 19/04/2026 16:29

Here's my list:

Holidays with the family (kids under the age of 6.) Too expensive, the kids are always tired/vomiting/over-stimulated. Travelling is a fucking nightmare. There's at least two arguments with your partner. And you (being the woman) end up doing all the prep for about three weeks beforehand. When you come back it takes at least a week for you to get through all the washing. And you're exhausted.

Being on the beach. It's actually a bit shit all round. Sand everywhere. People get too hot and uncomfortable. Sand in the food. Warm drinks that have been left out in the sun. The kids end up with sand in their eyes and so do you. It's always really windy and the sea is miles out which means you have to walk for ages to get there. Someone gets bitten/cut by a rock/sunburnt/swallows loads of sea water and you give up and leave after about 2 hours of drama.

Eating out. Too expensive, better quality of cooking at home with fresh ingredients.

Paris. Dirty, smelly, you're followed everywhere by sleazy men trying to sell you stuff or pickpocket you. Everyone's really fucking rude as well

Having sex. It's a bit touch and go, most of the time it's slightly boring, the bloke normally orgasms before you and the people you really fancy - when you end up shagging it turns out to be rubbish after all that build up. Or they ooze sex appeal and charisma but they do something to give you the serious ick and your vagina slams shut.

Hen do's - end of.

OP posts:
Astra53 · 26/04/2026 17:37

@ToffeePennie

100% this

JCS1000 · 26/04/2026 21:38

Hairdressers
They have to deal with a number of customers at the same time so it takes so long. Sitting there thinking of all the things you could be doing. Worrying it’ll go wrong. It now costs a fortune too and I find tipping so awkward.
(my hairdresser is lovely btw!).

Nails. Similar to above. I will chronically bite mine and wish I could stop having to go.

Afternoon tea. Too sweet. Expensive.

SmileLikeYouReallyMeanIt · 11/05/2026 18:00

Going out anywhere after 9pm

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