My inability to have romantic relationships.
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If you could alter one thing about yourself, what would it be?Originally asked
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View all 53 →My inability to have a long-term intimate relationship.
I would just be content with every moment as it is instead of gnashing my teeth trying to change things all the time.
If I could change one thing about myself, it would be to change the idea that I should change something about myself.
I would care less about what people thought of me.
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A bad death . . . fast or slow.
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