Misconceptions Community

When should I tell?

I am diagnosed with ADHD and Autism since I was a Teenager. I am sometimes unsure whether or not I should tell girls if I got those diagnosis or not, or at least when there is a good time to mention it. I don't want to info dump nor trauma dump and I am worried anyone feels the ick if they find… read more

Misconceptions? Misinterpreted?

You ever just stop and try to think of the most possible scenarios that go through your head within a certain time frame and think it's this rational thinking or is this irrational thinking? There are times when I interact with certain people and I think this is a relationship that doesn't feel new… read more

Mention some of the major misconceptions among people regarding our community...funny ones😜

For men:

Why are some things about online dating that you hate? And what are some misconceptions that you believe women have about men in regards to OLD?

Do you ever sit back and just contemplate that in the future, people will look back on us, today and think that we were poor and uncultured. Similar to how there are so many misconceptions about how people in the 1800s to 1900s lived by today's standards.

working in a psych hospital

i think theres a lot of misconceptions about working in the psych field; especially working at an inpatient facility. i started working at my first inpatient hospital when i was 19. it was a state run hospital and completely wild. i was threatened, sexually harassed, and more. it was long-term… read more

Dom/Sub

Let me be clear bc people have been asking. I am intrigued by the idea, but have some misconceptions I am aware of. I am only seeking to educate myself. So, that said- Can someone for the love of GOD explain this relationship to me. I find it difficult not to judge(maybe its just not my thing,… (edited) read more

"Asexual" not A Sexual

Random thought that came to mind. A person who may not be aware of what Asexual is and read it as " A Sexual", thinking a Sexual deviant by mistake? That would be the most ironic misconceptions. I wonder how many time this may have happens?

What are introverts' misconceptions?

1. Introverts are not shy. They just need the right people to unlock that "talkative" side. 😊 what's yours!?

The Biggest Misconceptions About Open Relationships

People think open relationships are just about dating multiple people, but it’s way more about trust and communication. What’s the biggest myth you’ve heard?

You don't owe your side of story to anyone .

You will know you have matured when you realise that you don't owe your side of the story to anyone. When you wake up to the fact that your response is a privilege and not everyone deserves it. When you lose the urge to correct any misconceptions and reply to rumors. When you no longer have the… read more

just to clear up any misconceptions

For all the single parents, what is the biggest misconceptions about single parenthood that you experienced?

What misconceptions did you have about certain 16 personality types or enneagram types till you met one.

Bisexual Basics

THE MOST BASIC thing about bisexuality is that it unlinks what most cultures see as a fundamental connection: sex and gender. If you can understand that for some people sexual attraction is not tied to a specific gender, then you understand the most important thing about bisexuality. At least in… read more

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people tend to misunderstand solitude and sometimes it is seen as being selfish—but it is not. it’s not being socially awkward, not being anti-social, not being entirely withdrawn and not being lonely or sad. solitude is something more than these misconceptions and if you feel like being away from… read more

Facts About History That Everyone Thinks Are Correct But Are Actually Wrong Part Two:

One of the most common misconceptions about the Great Wall of China is that it is visible from space with the naked eye. This belief has been widely circulated, but it’s actually not true. Even from low Earth orbit, the Great Wall is difficult to discern from the surrounding landscape and is not… read more

How To Know A Person

This book has taught me about having a compassionate understanding of people. To see them through their own unique lens of seeing the world shaped by their lived experiences. To make people feel valued, heard and understood. Be curious about other people's attitudes, feelings, thought process,… (edited) read more

no dare dear, just truth

i genuinely appreciate the monogamous people who ask questions about polyamorous life. it is a great way to dispel various misconceptions & prevent potential stereotypes from poisoning a person's perspectives on what polyamory is. i still believe a monogamous person & a polyamorous person can have… read more

And remember, it's not your fault!

If someone hates you for no reason (yes, they can), usually you should talk to them to try to resolve the situation. When hate is involved it's due to jealousy, insecurities or misconceptions. If it's really bad you might find it beneficial, to speak to a Mental Health professional, or your… (edited) read more

Misconceptions

What is the biggest misconception men have about women, and on the flip side what is biggest misconception women have about men? Answer one or both go...

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ELECTRICITY

I was always confused by the idea of how electricity actually works and in our school we studied that battery creates potential difference to push the electrons further to the circuit which makes the appliances work but if we go more deep into it we will get know about drift velocity and the actual… read more

You don't meditate listening to music

You don't meditate listening to music, that's not meditation. I don't know who is spreading these misconceptions all over the internet. Meditation music? Really? 👀

Don't be affected by misconceptions, that's where you will be destroyed.

Magnolia DiBesto portrait

Full Name- Magnolia Rem DiBesto Alias (s) - None Date of Birth- Ceorl 10/23/147SE Eyes- Grey Hair- Ashen blonde Height- 5’4’’ (162.5cm) Weight- 123lbs (55.7 kg) Sex- Female Race- Huema/Obathran Nationality- Isalmian Occupation- Vineyardess, dancer, huntress/trapper Interests- Nomadic culture,… read more

Time Alone

Time alone can waste you, if it's where you place your hope With all my uphill struggles, how long could you cope? And you wear that face so bravely and stand out in the rain But honey, I take all the blame Honey, I take all the blame Time, they say, can heal you Though, that's harder to… read more

Thoughts?

Those that understand it, what are your thoughts on poly amorous men and women? I have seen and heard so many misconceptions about it. What're ya thoughts? Personally I'm not against it because some people have too much love to give a single person. And it was the natural way of things before… read more

Randomly found this in my notes...

When does the life of a 🦋 truly start? Without the 🧚‍♀️-tale dreams and innocent exploration, would it ever be able to sprout it's wings and fly? Does it stay content with it's life like a 🍄 or does it grow and 🌿 the misconceptions behind like 🥑 sprouting from a tree? How could the 🌞 not… read more

Misconceptions.

What's a misconception people have about your job? As a delivery driver people often assume you need a CDL but in fact few of the trucks delivery drivers drive require a CDL. tho most do want some commercial experience.

An Article I'm Thinking About Writing On Medium.com

Please let me know what you think. It ties together the Dunning-Kruger effect, post-truamatic growth, and cognitive biases, heuristics, and errors in thinking. It's also in a draft form from a Twitter thread I wrote, so formatting needs to be done. It may be a novel synthesis of these ideas, so I'm… read more

Incapable of love

I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that everyone can experience love. This is absolutely not the case.

Ibi Cubavit Lamia

Wrote a creepy story inspired by writer's block and the idea of muses and succubi. I hybridized the two ideas into my interpretation of Lilith the Mother of the Succubus. For years I have been haunted by the phantasms and spectral visions of a dark muse. My inspiration I fear is also the cause of… read more

Misconceptions corrected

I get it but why lol

I get it, but why. I don't scream same team batter in my appearance. I can appreciate the compliments and being hit on by gay, Trans and so on. I just see that quality about my self. Also everyone and their Abuela think I can speak Spanish, I've tried to learn, I'm sorry lol. ADHD undiagnosed… read more