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Take something you don’t like and try to like it

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270 points surprisetalk | 2 comments | 02 Sep 25 12:56 UTC | HN request time: 0.398s | source
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zwnow ◴[02 Sep 25 13:41 UTC] No.45102996[source]▶
Listen, I am 30 now. Not too old, still missing plenty of experiences in life. But I know what stuff I do not like, and I won't force myself to try and like them.

I hate sports, I tried liking it, did not work out (heh pun intended).

I hate cooking, I try it every other day, I will never like it.

Its okay not to like things.

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1. magicmicah85 ◴[02 Sep 25 13:57 UTC] No.45103190[source]▶
I hate cooking...for others. Three kids, wife - everyone has a different taste. I put peppers in pasta sauce, my boys won't eat it. I make it a bit too spicy, my wife won't eat it. I had a joy for cooking when I was younger because I surprised myself with how tasty I could make things but constantly trying to please family is just grueling as it's required to do the lowest common denominator.

But I agree overall with your point. There are some things that I just will never like. I will try new things, but I quickly realize I'm not vibing with it and need to stop pretending.

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2. carlosjobim ◴[02 Sep 25 19:04 UTC] No.45107592[source]▶
Just let them go hungry if they don't want to eat it. Hunger is the best spice, so eventually they'll eat or make something themselves. Going without food for a day won't kill anybody.