What is an idea/belief that you once held, that now you've completely (or only somewhat) changed your mind about?

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WonderBell99 · Accepted Answer

I used to be an ignorant kid. I’m from a largely conservative country where most folks are very religious and believe in “upholding” the culture.

I used to think only heterosexuality was normal and that people belonging to the LGBTQ+ community were “weird”. My view did a full 180 when I was around 15. I believed it because that is what everyone around me constantly kept telling me. Later, I got more exposure to the internet, met new people and about 3 of my friends are a part of the LGBTQ community, so now I STRONGLY support it.

I now know for a fact that they are NOT strange. They are people, just like me, who deserve respect. Their sexual orientation is not going to change how I view them.

I used to think my father was homophobic, turns out he isn’t. I was very happy about that. My mother and I often get into disagreements because of our largely different views on practically everything though… and yeah, she’s kind of homophobic.

I realize that my opinion might be controversial, but I still stand by it. Everyone deserves respect. Nobody deserves to be treated badly because of their sexual orientation.

Agape93 · Accepted Answer

Plastic surgery. I don't like the idea, never have, but I used to be wholly against it.

Hellodownthere · Answer

When I was younger I used to hate gay people. And I mean hate. I was sort of brought up that way. My dad hated them, all my uncles hated them, and my mother didn't like them much either. But then I actually met some and lo and behold they turned out to be very nice people. So I gradually changed my view of them and grew out of all that stupid bigotry.

MCheetah · Answer

Entertaining the idea of dating/trusting a queer woman as a partner. I used to be far more open to "bi" females before I learned how disgusting, untrustworthy, and disrespectful they are to men. "Bi" doesn't really exist; they're just gay people who like to exploit the opposite gender and abuse them sometimes cause they're more convenient. There's probably a more detailed, nuanced way I could've said that, but I don't feel like explaining that much, right now.

I just basically don't believe homosexuals who call themselves "bi" can ever be genuine, trustworthy, or actually show true emotions to the opposite gender. They're gay-in-denial. They honestly creep me out and disgust me. Wish I didn't feel this way, but I've met too many of them to deny all the experiences I've seen.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

I used to think that part of being mature and emotionally developed was learning to let go of things.

And that is important but now I'm realizing that the second part is you still need to move forward and make your next move/replace what was lost with something new and foreign. This stops you from becoming depressed and stale in life.

Always believe in yourself, and take on new things. Don't accept it everytime your life hits a snag, you owe it to yourself to get back on your feet and run to whatever it is you're pursuing.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

As a youngster I was fascinated about ''entrepreneurship''.
Meanwhile, I figured -for myself- that this is just personal vanity.
In 200 years from now no one would remember my ''achievements''.

As a less young youngster I believed in fairness in this world. I still practice it myself, but I dropped the idea that it's granted to myself in return.

Anonymous · Answer

I used to be a democrat. After the SJW and #metoo, women empowerment movements and the riots during 2020, I realized democrats have become completely insane. Now they are trying to teach kids to change gender and use hormone blockers. The economy has gone to crap, inflation is skyrocketed, gas prices are ridiculous, people are demanding pronouns be specified, everyone is offended by everything, Crime and drugs are skyrocketing, and most of the politicians are lying hypocrites that only care about money. So I’ve decided that democrats have gone too far. I feel relief and happiness knowing im not part of that cult anymore.

laurieluvsit · Answer

When I was young and innocent I use to believe everything anyone told me, then my dad said..."There are 4 things you should never believe", which got me started thinking...

1) The check is in the mail
2) I will pull out before I cum
3) I promise, I will never show your nudes to anyone ever, and
4) Don't worry, if you give me a blowjob it will be our secret

What is an idea/belief that you once held, that now you've completely (or only somewhat) changed your mind about?

DonkeyDan · Answer

That there is hope for mankind, I now know there isn't.

CrazyGirl2 · Answer

That as a young girl, you are safest with close male family members, than the parents of close friends!

dustybiker · Answer

Abortion. When young I used to think it was just a way to correct ‘a mistake’. Then I was exposed to the reality and truth in a dozen people around me as I lived the true horrors through them.
Only one of them used it as a form of birth control, it honestly pissed me off.
The rest lost multiple planned pregnancies that are still cherished and considered their children. They all would have died without the procedure. Abortion is extremely misunderstood.

Deed211 · Answer

That not all women are sluts.

After my experience with dating I found out that ALL women are sluts. Its just there are a lot that hide it and won't admit it, due to wanting to be seen/feel with having respect and will go to extreme lengths to even lie about it. Then a lot of them own up to it and don't care, in fact it even turns them on. Then there are the girls who can't act out their urges because they aren't that good looking/dont have a choice.

That's what changed

Adivabbaby · Answer

I used to think all 100% men were dogs and unfaithful that’s just simply untrue and scientifically impossible especially with the universal law of principle of polarity it’s actually impossible for that to be true.

Grond21 · Answer

I used to think the War on Drugs was a good thing. Now I think all drugs should be legal.
I used to think living together before marriage was morally wrong but psychologically fine, if not even a good idea. Now I think it is terrible both on paper and practically.

moonpie89 · Answer

I always wanted to stay a virgin til marriage but I changed my mind years ago. Here I am , unmarried and not a virgin 😅

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I used to believe being religious was about keeping and maintaining accountability and now I believe it’s about submission, consistency and emotional fidelity to God.

pimpinpenguin23 · Answer

I grew up in a very religious household, and at a younger age I was told that being gay was wrong and a sin. As I got older I realized that its wrong to hate someone just because they were gay, or trans or whatever. As long as that person is happy with who they are that is ok for everyone, and they shouldn't be judged for it. God made us who we are, and if thats who you are then thats who you should be.

TenkRealist · Answer

Athiesm. That's a lie and a joke. Also macro evolution. I've not rejected the idea but it also seems like a joke.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

I used to believe having sex before marriage was a mortal sin

Whatever2929292 · Answer

Maybe the death penalty I have mixed emotions on it

Chiarac2003 · Answer

That I should make decisions about anything that concern’s my boyfriend.

UniquelyBasic · Answer

That Tacos were heartless. Nothing has changed. 😈😈

genericname85 · Answer

i used to believe that "we" as in "the western world with the USA as it's hegemon" are the "good" guys.

Sarahslater3738 · Answer

I used to think I had to be skinny and since gaining 80 lbs during covid and deciding to keep it I would never want to be skinny again

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Anime isn’t sexist. I have a theory. Anime implies all Japanese girls look exactly the same because literally all anime girls do, the only thing different about each one is their hair color and style

exitseven · Answer

I used to think that cannabis is really bad for you. I have since reconsidered.

VV3ZZY · Answer

I used to love Videogames like Call of Duty. Now I think they are very bad and cause a lot of problems.

Anonymous · Answer

That if you do good and right things, good things will happen to you, if you do bad things -bad things will happen to you, this is not true, you do good things bad things will still happen to you.

LordOfThePines · Answer

That most people are good. I have been proven wrong on that one often enough, where it has made me sadly cynical.

Flower7 · Answer

“Everything happens for a reason.”

Anonymous · Answer

That kissing a girl would be disgusting I’m still unsure anyway Haha

TickleMe4ForFun · Answer

That black people are equal to white people. I've seen over the last 10 years that this is not true.

NathanDavis · Answer

that I was not worth...

Alex8736 · Answer

Sometimes honestly is not always the best policy

Ballsack · Answer

I thought I was straight

Iron_Man · Answer

Lesbian sex I’m just kidding

Joker_ · Answer

never held an idea/belief in my life

Anonymous · Answer

That 'we' are the good guys.

jahaims · Answer

Universal basic income

altdbob · Answer

Love I don't know as it actually exists

Tahirmd · Answer

I believed i was a god person

fireforeffect · Answer

That Democrats were good people.

Anonymous · Answer

Abortion.

JamesRandiDebates · Answer

Racial equality.

Anonymous · Answer

White privilege.

Slim57 · Answer

The Christian faith

Iwantahottrqnny · Answer

Trying a trans lol

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