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If only everyone wishing to be older already knew this part (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 1 points 6 months ago

This is reinforced by a culture where it is in vogue to play up your misery, and it turns into a game of one upsmanship.

I think part of this is that people who post about how happy they are look like they're bragging.