Things Everyone Seems To Love That I Don’t

Before I start, I feel like I should make it clear that this isn’t me judging anyone.

If you love these things, that’s completely fine.

In fact, I’m probably in the minority on most of them.

But sometimes it feels like the entire world is obsessed with something and you’re just sat there wondering if you missed the meeting where everyone agreed to love it.

Comedy Films

If somebody asks me whether I want to watch a comedy or a horror film, I’m choosing the horror film every single time.

Even when horror films are terrible, I usually find them more entertaining.

A bad comedy makes me sit there in silence.

A bad horror film at least gives me something to laugh about afterwards.

Going Out Every Weekend

Maybe I’m just boring. But the idea of going out every single weekend sounds exhausting.

I like being at home.

I like blankets.

I like snacks.

I like not spending twenty pounds on a drink that tastes like disappointment.

Beige Influencer Houses

Every house on social media seems to look exactly the same. I understand wanting a clean aesthetic, but I also want to know if anybody actually lives there.

Where’s the weird little decoration you bought for no reason?

Summer

There. I said it.

Autumn has cosy jumpers. Autumn has Halloween. Autumn has horror movie season.

Summer has me complaining that it’s too hot while trying to sleep.

Reality TV

I’ve tried. I really have. But I just can’t get invested.

There are so many incredible fictional stories out there.

Meanwhile people are arguing in a villa somewhere.

I know which one I’m choosing.

The Idea That You Need To Outgrow Things

One thing I genuinely don’t understand is the belief that adults should stop enjoying things they loved as children.

If somebody enjoys Doctor Who, horror films, video games, collecting figures or reading fanfiction, who cares?

Life is difficult enough.

If something makes you happy and isn’t hurting anyone, enjoy it.

Being Busy All The Time

Somewhere along the way, being busy became a personality trait.

People almost compete over who is the most exhausted. Who slept the least. Who has the most things to do.

Honestly? I like having time to sit down and watch a TV show without feeling guilty about it.

People Being Rude Online

I know every generation says this, but I genuinely think people have become far too comfortable being cruel to strangers online. Sometimes I’ll see somebody post the most innocent thing imaginable and the comments will be full of people acting like they’ve personally committed a crime.

A bad outfit? The worst thing anyone has ever seen.

A harmless opinion? Apparently grounds for public execution.

Someone makes a small mistake? Suddenly hundreds of people are lining up to tell them they’re stupid.

And the weirdest part is that I don’t think most people would ever speak like that face-to-face. The internet has somehow convinced people that having access to someone doesn’t mean treating them like a person.

You don’t have to like everyone. You don’t have to agree with everyone. But somewhere along the way, basic kindness seems to have become optional.

Maybe it’s because I spend enough time online to see it constantly, but I genuinely think we’d all be a lot happier if people remembered there’s an actual human being on the other side of the screen.

It’s free to be nice.

And if you absolutely must be rude, at least make it funny.

The “I Don’t Owe Anyone Anything” Epidemic

Before anyone comes for me, yes, there are situations where you genuinely don’t owe somebody your time, energy or access to your life.

But I think we’ve swung so far in the opposite direction that people now use “I don’t owe anyone anything” as an excuse to stop treating people with basic consideration.

No, you don’t owe somebody a friendship. But if you’ve been friends for years, disappearing without explanation is still hurtful.

No, you don’t owe somebody a relationship. But if you’ve been dating them, basic honesty is still the decent thing to do.

No, you don’t owe strangers unlimited access to you. But kindness, respect and common courtesy shouldn’t be treated like optional extras.

Somewhere along the way, self-care and boundaries got mixed up with selfishness. We’ve become obsessed with protecting our own peace while sometimes forgetting that other people have feelings too. The truth is that living in a society means we actually do owe each other certain things.

Not our entire lives. Not constant availability. Not unlimited emotional labour.

But basic respect? Basic kindness? Basic communication?

Yeah, I think we owe each other those.