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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Texting has probably enabled more affairs recently (lemm.ee)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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Due to its asynchronous and discreet nature, people don’t have to be in physical proximity or expect immediate responses.

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[–] Rhynoplaz 29 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (3 children)

I know this is true FOR A FACT.

I sold phones in the early 2000s and had at least one customer with only ONE condition. Unlimited text, because his girlfriend was married.

Also, that's how my ex-wife used to chat with my former best friend

[–] Lost_My_Mind 23 points 3 months ago

Also, that’s how my ex-wife used to chat with my former best friend

grabs popcorn

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

that's how my ex-wife used to chat with my former best friend

sounds like they deserve each other

[–] Rhynoplaz 28 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Sadly, they couldn't be together because he had to go to prison. Free advice: before you sucker punch someone for having "a look", make sure they aren't a Federal Agent having a beer after work.

[–] Lost_My_Mind 22 points 3 months ago

I KNEW I'd need this popcorn!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

That had to be some serious schadenfreude. Congrats!

[–] peopleproblems 10 points 3 months ago (3 children)

My ex wife prefered snap chat.

So you know, I just happened to get traumatized by another dudes dick in my wife's phone after her nude photos I've never seen. I don't know who he was other than her admitting it was a guy she cheated on me with 5 years ago.

No I'm not over it. Its been over a year, and because of the toxic nature of our relationship I don't have confidence to go out there and meet other people. It's fine, I'm fine. I've got video games and a shower to cry in.

But fuck smartphones. I hate this goddamn technology more than I hate my ex.

[–] Plopp 8 points 3 months ago (3 children)

That sucks. But it also happened before smartphones. Ask me how I know.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

Sexting via carrier pigeon?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

How do you know?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Are you the dude who texted @[email protected] their wife?

[–] Rhynoplaz 3 points 3 months ago

It takes a long time for that hurt to go away. It eventually will, mostly.

Take your time. It'll be better.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm sorry, man :/ I hope you feel better some day soon - it'll all pass! I'm sure you've heard all the platitudes before tho. What games you playing ATM? 👀

[–] peopleproblems 2 points 3 months ago

Elden Ring, Helldivers when I need to calm down from Elden Ring, and Factorio when I need to cool it from Helldivers.

I sprinkle in a little Diablo IV and No Man's Sky too