‘What is something you used to judge people for until you experienced it yourself?’ – 21 realisations that criticism is way easier than empathy

12.

‘Middle aged women and their little stubborn bellies. I believed it was just because they didn’t do enough sport. yep, turns out the first present you get at 40 is an integrated fanny pack. No strength or marathon training helps.’
-melvyn_flynn

13.

‘Parenthood. Judged parents for complaining. Then had my own. Now I get it. Sleep deprivation changes everything.’
–Life_Frosting_6285

14.

‘Depression. I was only like a young teenager before I got it, but I distinctly remember it being a big learning experience that you’ll never truly understand what people are going through.’
–Racamonkey_II

15.

‘Wine snobbery.’
–thatbwoyChaka

16.

‘Divorce issues, being obsessed with your children and showing friends pictures of them.’
–River-Quiver

17.

‘Dating someone who is obviously trouble.’
–Fun-Meal-9839

18.

‘The importance of making money. I used to get pissed at farmers/ranchers/miners for raping the earth; manufacturers for exploiting the workers; service companies for using resources for their own benefit.

Then I learned that I had to take care of my family and home in order to eat, stay warm, survive and be comfortable. So I planted a garden, use pesticides, got a job for a pay check and have changed my opinion of what people have done before me.’
–04221970

19.

‘Wearing crocs. Traveled to SEA for 2 weeks. Apparently they are very comfortable and convenient especially at airports. The fact you can easily slide them on and off is awesome. Ugly as hell but honestly who cares?’
–Candid-Tell-5017

20.

‘Not keeping up with your house and landscaping. Now that I’m a single mom running a company, I can barely keep up with the inside of the house, let alone get outside for anything.

I feel like as I’ve gotten older I’ve just realised life is really just rough for so many people and I try to avoid judgement as a whole.’
–Wise-Young-3954

21.

‘Getting a dog so quickly after one dies. Thought it was incredibly knee-jerk and then my dog died from cancer. I lasted 11 days and my current dog kept me from sinking into a pit of despair.’
–Substantial-Boot-873

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