One that comes to mind for me: “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is not always true. Maybe even only half the time! Are there any phrases you tend to hear and shake your head at?

  • Call me Lenny/Leni@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    “This too shall pass” when faced with a hurdle but a “savor this moment” when something is supposedly good. If only life worked that way, you wouldn’t ever be complaining.

    • Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      I’m with you on “this too shall pass”. My family uses this like it’s their damn catchphrase and while I’m sure the intentions are good, sometimes I would like validation when I complain about my life being a shit show, not just an idle ‘this too shall pass’. Might as well have just shrugged and walked away.