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We are often very picky when it comes to choosing our potential partners. We go on multiple dates, wait to open up, and often ask other people for advice on whether the relationship is healthy. For whatever reason, we do not go to this extent for friendships as well. A lot of the time friendships come out of straight convenience, and it might be because I'm a bit of an over-sharer but I definitely do not wait to make sure I can fully trust them before I get into some deep topics with friends.

Just like in romantic relationships, there are definitely red flags in friendships that you don't always see. Luckily, people are pointing them out on Reddit.

Having kids is a true blessing, but sometimes they can test our patience to unhealthy levels. For example, one thing that young children aren't so good at is understanding the value of money or valuables. So when they accidentally break something expensive or irreplaceable, unfortunately, you can't be too mad at them. Parents of Reddit have revealed the most expensive things their children ruined by mistake and I can only imagine the self-restraint they had to exercise in order to not kill their kids on the spot! 

We are all guilty sometimes of sending the wrong texts to the wrong person. And for whatever reason, it can feel so embarrassing. It's really not that big of a deal though, as long as the texts are normal and family-friendly... but not every text we send is going to fit into that category. That is when things get interesting. Now the ball is fully in their court. Will they play along? Will they tell you to screw off? Or will they post it online?

The more it spirals out of control the funnier. If you've ever deeply wished that you could un-send a text, this list is for you.

Nobody wants to live with regrets, but we all have them. It's nearly impossible to avoid them, because every time we do one thing, we're missing out on another experience. Plus, the grass is always greener on the other side. Those of us that spent college partying and getting bad grades regret not trying hard enough, and those of us who spent every Friday night in the library after-hours regret not partying enough. You can't win! Unless of course, you believe that everything happens for a reason, and you accept that every decision led you to where you are today, and that is exactly where you are meant to be... but that's some deep introspective sh*t.

Sending emails can be very overwhelming. It feels disturbingly final when you press send, and for those of us who hate proof-reading, it can be such a drag. It's so easy to clarify a mistake over text, but in emails, it's just embarrassing af for some reason. People get judged so much for how they send emails. Do you end it with "yours truly," "best," or "thanks?" What does yours truly even mean? Is this getting too romantic?

It can also be annoying when the effort put into sending an email is not reciprocated by the respondee. But the worst part, of course, is when you send the wrong thing, and it happens literally all the time. It's far too easy! Sometimes I accidentally sit on my phone and then I see that I'm about to send my boss and picture of my roommate's cat. How??

A relationship is basically an experiment that you can't really prepare for beforehand. You have to take a lot of educated guesses in order to understand how to treat your partner right. And what your past partner enjoyed will not be the same as your current one. I guess I'm making it seem like it's a lot of hard work, but it kind of is... However when it's worth it, you don't look at it that way. If you want to It's fun to learn someone, especially when they keep you on your toes.

The choice to begin a relationship is a biggie. So often we tell ourselves to not over-think that decision, to ~follow our hearts~, but sometimes our heart is just confused AF and then we have to effectively undo our spontaneous decisions. Seems harsh, but maybe it's still better than knowing you're not into it and stringing the other person along for months, maybe years? Decide for yourself.

Ah, Valentine's Day. Depending on your current relationship status you may see it as a joyful day used to commemorate love, or a fabricated corporate scheme that blew the F up. Whichever stance you take, the day is coming up SOON. So we may as well have some fun looking at these design fails. Considering these manufacturers barely proofread many of these products, perhaps we should all use this as a reminder to not take the day so seriously either.

Some say that there is no such thing as vvvv between males and females; one person in the relationship will always think of the other more romantically than just a friend. And that may be true, but usually, if you are in that unfortunate position, you'll likely keep those feelings to yourself, at the risk of being rejected and ruining the friendship. But what happens when your friend turns you on accidentally when you know you have a crush on them? Alternatively, what happens if your friend turns you on, but you've never previously had feelings for them? Redditers reveal what happened to them after a friend turned them on by mistake, and spoiler alert, some of the endings are super heartwarming! Others are super cringe-worthy.

Life is full of awkward moments that make us wish the ground would swallow us up. We've all had them, and the reality is, we'll probably have more. But my philosophy is that you may as well laugh at your misfortunes, because how else do you recover from them? Writer Sarah Schauer has done just that. Her tweet about the time she mistakingly flashed her tattoo artist has inspired others to share their equally awkward stories of times they flashed various professionals. These accounts of people revealing a little too much flesh to their tattoo artists and doctors will make you cringe on their behalf and probably remind you of your own embarrassments, which will make you cringe some more. Or, one woman so eloquently worded it in her Tweet below, "I would have rather just passed away."

Last week we featured a Reddit thread that had people revealing the most expensive things their children ruined by mistake. Our own Cheezburger users jumped at the chance to share some of their own similar childhood misdemeanors and we had to show you some of the best responses we received! We love it when our users share their stories with us... check to see if your response is featured below!

Being able to laugh at your own mistakes is a great quality to have. It helps to not take yourself too seriously in life, especially when there's potential for major embarrassment. Alyssa Stringfellow had this exact attitude when she was asked by her agent to send her "a picture straight on and a picture taken from each side", which she did... of herself. Her agent emailed back pointing out her mistake and thankfully she saw the funny side and posted the story on her Facebook which quickly went viral. Check it out below and have a laugh!  

Sometimes our brains glitch and we do some weird sh*t. Whether it's walking into a room and totally forgetting why, or mixing up our words by mistake, life is full of strangely embarrassing moments like these. Another classic is holding two things in separate hands and confusing them, leading us to some "doh" things. A Reddit thread asking people for the things they did in this exact situation has produced some hilarious results. Admit it, you've been there too... 

We've all done stupid things before that have cost us time, money, or relationships. Hopefully, each mistake is a learning experience and an opportunity to grow, but when it's a particularly costly mistake, you can bet that it's one you'll NEVER repeat again. Redditors are sharing their most expensive blunders and some of them are too painful to read! From switching labels on products in stores to sleeping in a car, here are some of the internet's most costly mistakes. 

Awkward email mistakes and drafting oopsies happen to everyone: Even those in the highest ranks of government. We have collected some of the funniest ones for your viewing pleasure. 

@mattselman noticed the funny error in one of the show's episodes and decided to share it with fans. In season 6, episode 13 — And Maggie Makes Three — a photo of Maggie is seen hanging on the wall as Marge tells Homer she's pregnant with her. Check out the funny replies by fans.