Life can be full of surprises, but there are specific rules that we all seem to follow without even realizing it. These are the unwritten laws of the universe that govern everything from social interactions to personal success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the game of life, these rules are essential to your success and happiness.
#1. Not Everybody is Your Friend – 16.1K Votes
Psyclopsus gave the top voted contribution when they said, “Not everybody is your friend, be careful who you vent to. Many people only want juicy gossip and don’t care about you or your problems.”
OneObi agreed, “A good sign of this is where your friend brings you dirt or juicy stuff about someone else that likely was said in confidence or probably shouldn’t have been communicated out. If they do that, your info is equally being dished out.”
#2. Bad People Don’t Won’t Always Be Punished – 15.7K Votes
Another user gave the second highest up voted response. They said, “Horrible people won’t always be punished for hurting others and it sucks.”
Commercial_Yak7468 added, “ I will also add, that a good number of times the horrible person will be rewarded.”
#3. Beware of Some Family Members – 9.1K Votes
Lo-Fi_Kuzco’s contribution was also popular. They said, “That just because someone is family, doesn’t mean they’re a good person.”
In reply, Sayor1 said, “Its so wild how people call you a bad person for avoiding your family despite knowing nothing about their family. ‘It doesn’t matter what they did you were in the wrong because they’re family’ makes zero sense to me but other people look at me like I’m the lost one.”
#4. Don’t Be Nosey – 8.4K Votes
Back2Bach advised, “If someone gives you their phone to look at a picture, don’t swipe next to the other pictures.”
#5. Admit When You’re Wrong – 8.1K Votes
_Space_platypus_ thought that one of the rules is to, “Admit when you’ve done something wrong.”
But they also warned, “Just because you apologize doesn’t mean the other party has to forgive and forget.”
#6. Your Best Friend May Not Feel The Same – 8.1K Votes
Swatguy06 response was to say, “Your best friend may not consider you their best friend.
#7. Good Mental Health is Down to You 7.2K Votes
-Lighght-‘s contribution saw a good number of votes. They said, “Your mental health isn’t your fault, but it is your responsibility.”
HisFaithRestored added, “In the same vein, your feelings are valid, your reactions may not be.”
#8. Under Promise and Over Deliver – 6.1K Votes
Ballistic-jelly’s suggestion was to, “Under promise and over deliver. People will think you are a genius.”
James2603 replied giving a word of warning, “If someone wants a task done within 3 days and it takes you half a day to complete, deliver it at the start of day three or next time they’ll want it done in half a day.”
#9. Beware of Your Strong Opinions – 4.2K Votes
The last of Reddit’s top 9 was from Heatherfeatherpigeon who said, “Don’t have strong opinions about something you know nothing about.” 02K30C1 added, “But I want to be angry!”
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