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What is the most unhelpful advice you have received?
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this post was submitted on 14 Jul 2023
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"It is what it is"
No shit, fucknugget. My problem was probably that what it is sucks ass. This isn't even a sentence. Stop saying it to people. Silence is more useful.
To me, it's very zen. it's more about putting the situation in the perspective that you need to handle the situation for what it is and not focus on being upset at the situation or being upset at not having a solution. Not every scenario has an end that works out for you, If you even have any control over it.
I usually hear it said when someone is having difficulty with a problem they have no real control over. Sometimes you just have to let things go and deal with your own emotions on the situation (which nobody else can do for you), or remove yourself from the situation entirely.