Discussion what ifs or regret?

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what ifs or regrets

  1. what ifs

    19.2%
  2. regrets

    26.9%
  3. neither

    3.8%
  4. both

    23.1%
  5. I want to use my rights to remain silent...

    42.3%
  6. *noms skullie*

    38.5%
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  1. Baldingere

    Baldingere Roseau pensant

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    Regret it. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'd rather know I had the courage of trying, and failed, than be tormented by what ifs I gave up on.
     
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  2. Mnotia

    Mnotia The Trash Man

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    I'd rather do something and regret it then worrying about what could've happened. How the fuck would I know what would've happened if I dont do it?
     
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  3. Mr. Tired

    Mr. Tired Professional Idiot

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    I'd rather have regrets because I have too many moments in my life where I DIDN'T do anything, and am constantly thinking "I should have done that". I have too many 'What Ifs', and they are worse than regrets from actually doing something and then later regretting it, in my logic.

    Because at least you tried, gave it a shot, or learned something new or gained a lesson from it. I'm stuck wondering 'Why didn't I just do that?' all the damn time and I gain nothing from it except some self-loathing, frustration, and feeling like I lost a meaningful moment.
     
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  4. Baldingere

    Baldingere Roseau pensant

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    Ultimately, it's about which regrets one prefers: the ones of over something done, or something not done. What ifs aren't any easier to deal with.
     
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