It's not too often that we acknowledge the rough parts of life simply because it's hard to think about the negatives. Despite that, it's probably better to be aware of those downsides, no matter how harsh they can be.
That's why — when Reddit user u/l_lll_lr_lrll asked "What's the harsh reality no one accepts?" — people actually had lots to say and didn't hold back at all.
So here are 13 harsh realities redditors believe everyone should know.
1. "Beauty and money matter. The world is nicer to rich and beautiful people."
2. "Sometimes, YOU are the problem in a relationship."
"And if people keep on leaving you, it may well be your fault. Even if you don’t feel like it is."
3. "Hard work doesn't always pay off."
4. "You don’t always keep the good friends you meet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make more later on down the road."
5. "Beauty matters in how people treat people."
6. "Bad things will happen to you for no reason."
7. "You're the bad guy in someone's story."
8. "Some people just can’t be saved. You could give them every benefit in the world, and they still could choose to throw it all away and you can’t do anything about it."
9. "People can just simply fall out of love with you for no reason."
10. "More people need to understand the difference between lust and love. Lots of young people think they love their S.O., but it's really just lust."
"It takes complex emotions sometimes to figure out who you truly love. It's like how people become best friends after surviving something very difficult together."
11. "Not everyone is going to like you, no matter how hard you try."
12. "People have to want to change. Nothing you can do can make people change if they are resistant to it."
13. "Sometimes you're more likely to succeed if born rich than if you're born talented."
