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Where do you go when you want to talk or share? (lemm.ee)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I had an extraordinary experience today, but it didn't relate to a hobby or career or political topic. I tried to find an appropriate community but I guess I don't have the right terms. Where can one turn to share triumphs, defeats, and sacred moments?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I don't really go anywhere per-se. I tell my wife, and if it's especially big I'll tell a friend or two.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I talk to my beautiful wife, but she's a neurotypical accounting genius, so I know half the shit I say sounds like a child talking about brontosauruses.

Mom somehow feigns interest and I never fully clue in. Teach a 75 year old woman about kubernetes? Ok. Walk her through upgrading her video card over the phone? Sure! It's only after that I realize she just wants to hear my voice.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Haha I feel that. When I talk to my wife, I often have to preface my ramblings with "I know you don't care about this, but..."