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Showerthoughts

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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. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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  2. The entire showerthought must be in the title
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    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
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[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Better get on that then. Time's a wastin'.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 5 points 6 days ago

You clearly have never been to Alabama

Go to her, take her by the hand, get on one knee, stare into her eyes, wait for her to blush, and say "my dearest sister, pull my finger".

[–] huquad@lemmy.ml 2 points 6 days ago

Its okay. I said it to her enough for the both of us.

[–] BumpingFuglies@lemmy.zip 23 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's okay. I've never said "I love you" to your sister, either.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 9 points 1 week ago

⬆️ this person is lying ⬆️

[–] Hafty@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

You never know when you’ll never have the chance again. Saying “i love you” is free and requires no effort to do. You should tell your loved ones that you love them.

[–] hahattpro@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Watch anime more, bro. Then you will less likely to shy from saying "i love you" to your sister.

[–] Opinionhaver@feddit.uk 4 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Should I have? Is this an autistic thing to wonder?

[–] KittenBiscuits@lemm.ee 10 points 1 week ago

If you do, and want her to know, then yes say it.

Does she say it to you?

My family never really said it to each other. It just wasn't normalized. Then one day I started thinking I may not have them around forever and I wanted to tell them. So I did. Mostly "love you, bye" when ending a call. And they were a little weirded out at first, but said it back. Now if I wait a beat before saying it, they'll say it first!

[–] myplacedk@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

I don't like to say it to anyone but my partner and my kids.

I like to show it though. And let's be honest, does saying it really mean that much, if you don't show it?

It depends entirely on how you both communicate. I haven't said it to my sister either and didn't realise before reading your post. It's all fine as long as you have a good relationship.

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

If you love her then yeah you should tell her. You never know what tomorrow holds