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[–] antonymous_bosch69@feddit.org 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I just call it not being in the mood.

[–] Digit@lemmy.wtf 2 points 1 month ago
[–] whelk@retrolemmy.com 18 points 1 month ago

This is me with wearing new clothes. My wife knows my tastes, she always gets me clothes I love. But it can take me up to a few months sometimes to start working them into my rotation. I don't know why. I already know I like the new shirt, but the ones I'm already used to won't make way for a while

[–] TWeaK@lemmy.today 12 points 1 month ago

I always find I don't like things when they're at peak hype and everyone else is gushing over them. I have to either get in there early, or wait until the hype dies down, otherwise I just turn off.

[–] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I have that same feeling with that fallout show, I love the games and I bet id watch every episode but I have something keeping me away

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago
[–] naeap@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 month ago

Sometimes I'm just afraid something new will destroy my love for the thing

Like Dune, I've loved them books, but the old movies were just trash and I was really anxious about the new ones.

[–] alsaaas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 month ago

And shows I already know are given priority over new ones 😔

[–] manmachine@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Also the more times thing is actively recommended, the further down the list it goes

[–] Ashelyn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

Same on games to play with friends

[–] A_Chilean_Cyborg@feddit.cl 2 points 1 month ago

I usually don't like to see much media because I don't like to feel negative emotions on base of the shows.

[–] Digit@lemmy.wtf 1 points 1 month ago

I had that while reading that.