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

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

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Post by magicmicah85 »

zwnow wrote: post #10

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.

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.

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

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Post by nemomarx »

martindbp wrote: post #24
nilstycho wrote: post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you have any tips for how to work on this with kids?

Would like to know as well. Whenever I suggest something new it's a default "NO!". But if it just happens naturally it's ok. Like if I put on a song and suggest he listen to it, my kid will literally scream and cry like I'm torturing him, but if it happens to be on the radio while driving then suddenly it's fine and he'll love it. I think part of the reason is that everything is on demand these days, unlike when we g…

A little embarrassing to admit this, but I find it harder to listen to a new song or genre if that's the main activity I'm doing - like sitting down to just focus on the song. If I put it on while washing the dishes or driving I don't feel as pressured about it.

Maybe this is involved a bit? asking your son to listen to something could be making it an activity, maybe put it on while you do something else and then ask his thoughts on it after?

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

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Post by arethuza »

aklemm wrote: post #4

Yes! This is underrated and something I work on with my kids, because it really is a pillar of good living. For me it's been everything from many foods, to basketball, to hiking, to art museums, and maybe someday I'll even tolerate musicals.

Musicals are fine (even the stage version of Lord of the Rings) but opera took a lot of persuading for me to actually to go and see one live - and it was quite an incredible experience.

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

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Post by mathiaspoint »

palata wrote: post #30

Many things need to be understood to be appreciated. For instance music: we tend to like what we know, and what we know is what we hear on the radio/everywhere we go. When people tell me they don't like jazz, I always find a jazz song they like. If they say they don't like rap music, I can always find one they like. Why? Maybe because it's closer to what they already understand (making it more accessible), or maybe i…

You can go too far the other way. I only stopped liking jazz once I understood it.

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

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Post by amelius »

1c2adbc4 wrote: post #36
loloquwowndueo wrote: post #33

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I like churches, I just don’t like going to church :)

Feel the same about hospitals

If you don't like to go to hospitals, then about the only option is to like your particular disorders.

This may also be the only option for disorders for which there is no treatment, e.g. tinnitus.

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

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Post by falcor84 »

loloquwowndueo wrote: post #33
palata wrote: post #30

Many things need to be understood to be appreciated. For instance music: we tend to like what we know, and what we know is what we hear on the radio/everywhere we go. When people tell me they don't like jazz, I always find a jazz song they like. If they say they don't like rap music, I can always find one they like. Why? Maybe because it's closer to what they already understand (making it more accessible), or maybe i…

I like churches, I just don’t like going to church :)

Same here. Churches often have incredible architecture, art and acoustics. I really enjoy visiting them when there is no religious service. And I've been to some fabulous organ concerts at churches.

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

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Post by leetrout »

trentnix wrote: post #16

As a compulsive, I have the problem of liking too many things. I don’t drink coffee because in a month I’ll be neck deep in forums about the proper way to grind beans. I don’t own an aquarium because I’ll be obsessively learning about perfect water pH for the most exotic fish. I don’t drink hot tea because I’ll be studying growth patterns and how seasonality affects leaves and their flavor. I don’t drink beer because…

What are some of your current obsessions? I enjoy learning and discovering so I enjoy tech and when I get into something the joy is from the rabbit hole and then I am done and move on.

What has kept your interest?

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

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Post by falcor84 »

amelius wrote: post #46
1c2adbc4 wrote: post #36

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Feel the same about hospitals

If you don't like to go to hospitals, then about the only option is to like your particular disorders. This may also be the only option for disorders for which there is no treatment, e.g. tinnitus.

There's also the option of waiting until your untreated disorder puts you in a coma, and then you can enjoy hospital services without being conscious of your surroundings.

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

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Post by spauldo »

palata wrote: post #30

Many things need to be understood to be appreciated. For instance music: we tend to like what we know, and what we know is what we hear on the radio/everywhere we go. When people tell me they don't like jazz, I always find a jazz song they like. If they say they don't like rap music, I can always find one they like. Why? Maybe because it's closer to what they already understand (making it more accessible), or maybe i…

I don't believe that most people's dislike of churches stem from the architecture.
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