I Think A Lot About How We As A Culture Have Turned “forever” Into The Only Acceptable Definition

I think a lot about how we as a culture have turned “forever” into the only acceptable definition of success.

Like… if you open a coffee shop and run it for a while and it makes you happy but then stuff gets too expensive and stressful and you want to do something else so you close it, it’s a “failed” business. If you write a book or two, then decide that you don’t actually want to keep doing that, you’re a “failed” writer. If you marry someone, and that marriage is good for a while, and then stops working and you get divorced, it’s a “failed” marriage.

The only acceptable “win condition” is “you keep doing that thing forever”. A friendship that lasts for a few years but then its time is done and you move on is considered less valuable or not a “real” friendship. A hobby that you do for a while and then are done with is a “phase” - or, alternatively, a “pity” that you don’t do that thing any more. A fandom is “dying” because people have had a lot of fun with it but are now moving on to other things.

I just think that something can be good, and also end, and that thing was still good. And it’s okay to be sad that it ended, too. But the idea that anything that ends is automatically less than this hypothetical eternal state of success… I don’t think that’s doing us any good at all.

they catch you playing bts island ♡

a/n. i’m obsessed with this game just like my mom is with candy crush 😀👍

┆彡 NAMJOON [ 남준 ]

he finds it beyond heart-warming that you were playing the game AND hiding that fact from him

but obviously he knew because you had your notifs on (lol!) and he could see them popping out once or twice

one day while he was reading a book and you were playing the game while sitting on a couch, you let out a deep sigh since you couldn’t beat a certain level

he knows that feeling too well…

"want me to help?" joon asked casually, causing you to freeze in your tracks

and when you hand him the phone with a pout he can’t help but kiss the top of your head <3

since then except to be spammed by him. hearts, gifts… everything

sometimes when you don’t answer his texts he messages you through the game lmao >.<

┆彡 SEOKJIN [ 석진 ]

he kinda doesn’t care tbh 😭😭

like he’d be happy you play it and enjoy it

and he absolutely loves to see how you turn off your phone with rage when you can’t pass certain level

but also once you asked him to help you choose a cosmetic for his chibi self

and since then he occasionally asks you if he can change the members’ outfits

also will bully you to always choose his answers…

┆彡 HOSEOK [ 호석 ]

once he was doing something in the studio and you were waiting for him, playing the game

and you didn’t even notice when he said he’s finished and walked up to you, noticing the fame

well, not for too long because hobi just bursted out laughing

won’t stop teasing you about it; he finds it very cute :3

sometimes he texts you "how’s mini hobi doin’" and you have to send him a screenshot from the game

also when you bought the "more" pack he was so happy, eyes sparkling with joy and he pepper-kissed your face whilst repeating how adorable you are

┆彡 YOONGI [ 윤기 ]

he found out when he was just closing his music programs in his studio and you happened to be playing the game with sound on. so he was like "wait a damn second where is this music coming from??"

honestly he's a bit surprised that you are actually playing the game (and actually have some progress) but obv his first question is

"how do you like the music i made?"

pls tell him its amazing, he'll go :]

when you giggle at his in-game character (because he's always sleeping) he'll just roll his eyes

but the thing is that once he was peeking through your shoulder while you were playing and he found it really relaxing

so yup, now whenever you play it you have yoongi looking at your screen (and teasing the shit out of you when you fail...)

┆彡 JIMIN [ 지민 ]

lets out a dramatic gasp because he just caught you choosing someone else’s answer!!!

from time to time will check up on you and your game

if you’re moving the members around the island, he’ll make some sounds or imitate their voices

helps you choose decorations – he’s very good at it (thanks to his taste) and your island looks heavenly

will giggle at you if you fail your level tho

┆彡 TAEHYUNG [ 태형 ]

he kinda doesn’t care… as long as the game isn’t taking too much of your attention smh

sometimes will rest his chin on your shoulder and watch you, trying to help

(but often swipes before thinking and it’s not helping at all…)

makes you dress the members (eg banana namjoon is one of his favourites)

same as yoongi - enjoys watching you play it

but later on he got bored and downloaded the game as well :]

┆彡 JUNGKOOK [ 정국 ]

looks at you in disbelief once he found out.

like you. his partner. are playing the game. AND HE DIDN’T KNOW??

spoils you so much i swear – popularity presents, hearts you name it

also when you’re not looking he snatches your phone and buys some packs or costumes as well >:o

but he’s very competitive about the levels… will laugh at you when he’s got more levels than you. but once you pass him, he’ll pout dramatically :T

sometimes you text each other in the game because you’re too lazy to switch to sms…

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blixverse

3 years ago

i want a platonic date in an old library where we show each other our favourite excerpts and pet stray cats

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blixverse

3 years ago

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blixverse

3 years ago

i love that post thats like “never trust how you feel about your life after 9pm” that shit changed my life. every time i feel bad i look at the clock and i’m like Aha It’s 10:26 PM You Cannot Fucking Fool Me

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