We all need help sometimes, and when you get great advice, it can change your life. "Have the courage to live a life true to yourself, not the life others expect of you." "Remember you’ll always regret what you didn’t do rather than what you did." "Don't go swimming in shark-infested waters, with raw hamburger meat in your pockets." The last one really helped me out. However, sometimes you get advice that's not just bad - it's hilariously awful. But you know what? You can learn something from terrible advice, too. In a Reddit thread that recently went viral, thousands of people shared the worst advice they ever received. Here are the ten best responses.

1. I mean that's just science

"When I was in high school I had a friend who was not the smartest. I remember him telling me if I didn’t want to get a woman pregnant, then she should be on top so the sperm can’t flow up. He became a father his sophomore year."

2. I mean that's just religion

"You know, son, there really is no such thing as cheating if you aren't married. The Bible doesn't recognize any relationship that isn't bound in the covenant of the Lord. So until you are married, relationships don't really exist."

"Thanks Dad, you just indirectly explained why you're on your third marriage."

3. Nope, never heard of it

"My careers advisor in high school. When I said "I think I want to do something with computers" she said "have you heard of Microsoft?" Then she wrote Microsoft on a piece of paper and slid it across the table and that was my careers interview over."

4. Not super helpful

"I called Kids Help Phone when I was a teen to ask for advice on how to help my depressed friend. They advised I find new friends. I wish I was making this up."

5. A medical marvel

"Mentioned in passing that my boyfriend suffered from a terrible charlie horse in the middle of the night. My bizarre, space cadet of a co-worker heard this and immediately interjected, frantically explaining that I needed to get him to a hospital because this was a surefire symptom of pregnancy. She also recommended that I call the news because my boyfriend is well... a man. I guess she thought history was about to go down.

Spoiler alert: he wasn't pregnant."

6. Thanks, mom.

When I was little I told my mom I was sad because some kids were bullying me. She said I should tell them that when they bullied me it hurt me inside, and they would stop. I did what she said. This was bad advice. They did not stop.

7. Thanks, sis.

"'Don't go through chemotherapy, eat this nut and berry mix instead!'- my younger sister, when she visited me in the hospital."

8. Get high, kid.

"When I was about 5-6 years old I was given a Superman cape for my birthday, I was told that it could make me fly, after a few days of not being able to fly, I began asking people how to make it work, they advised that I needed to find somewhere high up to jump off of, so I started jumping off fences, trees, then I was told I needed to jump something taller..."

9. Mmm, sugar water

"When my daughter was an infant, my wife couldn't breastfeed and my daughter couldn't digest formula very well, so I had to buy a special predigested formula for like $25/can.

I was at the cashier paying for the formula. The guy in front of me was gathering his things. He said to me, he says, 'When my kids were babies, I wish I knew what I know now.'

I was like, 'What's that? What do you know?'

He says, 'Babies don't need formula. All they need is sugar water. All the rest is a scam.'

I was like, 'I'm so glad you didn't know that back then.'"

10. Just seven more!

"Don't quit your job at Wal-Mart! You've been here for three years! Just seven more and you'll be fully vested in the company!"

(It's probably a good thing this person quit.)

"One thing I just remembered about that job. We had a manager who, since the time I started working there, couldn't speak above a whisper no matter how hard she tried. It had been like this for years. Two years after I was hired, she finally found a doctor who figured out the problem. Apparently, if you're stressed out every single day for years on end, it can cause a psychogenic voice disorder. He ordered her to take 3 months off work. When she came back, she could speak normally."

Hopefully you learned something from this bad advice. And you do not work at Wal-Mart. In a related story, 18 employees reveal the most ridiculous reasons they skipped work.

  Regret. The great maker of people and teachers of lessons worth heeding. It is said that it helps us to move on and achieve what we need to in life with the stark reminder of how a wandering path or action can affect our own lives. However, when it comes to the decisions that affect us physically, such as when I had a mohawk or turning up to a job interview wearing nothing but crotchless chaps, being aware is key. But some people make decisions and remain completely unaware of the ramifications. Enter the most common one of these unaware decisions: tattoos. [post_page_title]#1 'Close, But Not Close Enough' [/post_page_title] "Everyone, we've been walking around this rainforest for hours! Steve! Didn't you say Sarah has that on-board compass?' Sarah: [caption id="attachment_3196" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / PM-ME-YOUR-TITS-GIRL[/caption] No. Shredded. Wheat. Ever? [post_page_title]#2 'This Guy Got A Sunglasses Tattoo On His Face' [/post_page_title] Now, like many, I often lose my sunnies. As I'm writing this, I still have a small portion of my brain in a constant state of wonder onto their exact whereabouts. [caption id="attachment_3198" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / Matthew G[/caption] However, then I found this life hack. Problem? Solved? No? But - Ok. [post_page_title]#3 'I Don't Even Have The Words To Explain This' [/post_page_title] I was born in 1991 (I know poor me, right?) So it's quite easy to say that The Simpsons was a huge part of my life and with it apparently predicting most of the most important international developments these past few years, maybe this next one should be our iconographical savior. [caption id="attachment_3200" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / anyeus[/caption] Why would you need the words, this is perfect is it not? [post_page_title]#4 'I'm Speechless' [/post_page_title] Famous iconography or famous faces/characters make tattoo artists a huge amount of revenue each year. It's one-way to immortalize the people who have influenced the world or even your world, but sometimes, sometimes it can go a little wrong. [caption id="attachment_3204" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / johnnyhumanseeds[/caption] Marilyn Monroe, HALLOWEEN EDITION. [post_page_title]#5 'Oh My God' [/post_page_title] Fun fact, sort of, my mother is utterly terrified of snakes. It's a common phobia. Another fun fact, she also hates my 18-odd tattoos. [caption id="attachment_3208" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / kryzjewell[/caption] She would scream in terror is she saw this approaching her or in the corner of her eye. I have to say though, this is excellent and must have taken many skilled hours. [post_page_title]#6 'Roar' [/post_page_title] Tigers, beautiful creatures that are apart of many an ancient and contemporary culture. They are also endangered and often find their way inked on the skin of those unlove with the magnificent big cats. M-A-G-N-I-F-C-E-N-T. [caption id="attachment_3210" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] I lOvE tIgErs. Is it just me or does this rendition (if you can call it that) look like a tiger that was caught in Kronenberg timeline from Rick and Morty? [post_page_title]#7 'El Señor Nippleriño' [/post_page_title] As I compile this list, it is readily obvious and unfortunate that I am restricted to a modest 30 images. I have over a hundred to choose from and yet sometimes, I feel stopping way short of the magic thirty would be fine. Just fine. [caption id="attachment_3212" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] I won't lie, this possibly the best "ridiculously bad" tattoo I have ever seen. [post_page_title]#8 'For Real, Man?' [/post_page_title] "I like sports and I don't care who knows" once sung The Lonely Island. [caption id="attachment_3214" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] Many people aren't happy with their bodies and this man although a minor case has owned such doubt on his physical appearance. That sir is a three-pointer. [post_page_title]#9 'Today I Learned That My Friend's Chinese Tattoo Literally Means "Turkey Sandwich"' [/post_page_title] Western people adorning their skin with permanent east-Asian iconography is nothing new and in our lives, many will have seen countless Chinese symbols inked-in the skin of many globetrotters or wannabes. In short, it's often somewhat of a running joke. [caption id="attachment_3217" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / rebeccalmighty[/caption] I actually saw the image for this way before any of the text associated with it and somehow I just knew it would be something like that. [post_page_title]#10 'This Guy's Haircut' [/post_page_title] I really have no idea why this one is even included in a collection of "ridiculously bad" tattoos. [caption id="attachment_3219" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: youdontknowimadog[/caption] Now, initially, I can imagine this being a fright when this man sat down or perhaps if you were asleep and woke to see this maniacal visage staring back at you. It may be a little scary but bad? I disagree, it has earned its place on this list for being simply brilliant. Hat's off the barber also! [post_page_title]#11 'Nice Tattoo, Dave' [/post_page_title] We all know a Dave, a Dave that through his ridiculousness is just a treat. In this modern world where inhibitions are thrown far away and people really don't care too much about their outward appearance, tattoos exist. [caption id="attachment_3220" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / Hairy_Cheeks[/caption] Why not, eh? [post_page_title]#12 'Some Guy Tried To Copy My Tattoo Artist's Work - Tattooed A Nipple On His Arm' [/post_page_title] Christopher Lee (RIP) once played the James Bond villain Francisco Scaramanga in 'The Man With The Golden Gun'. Despite his deadly golden tool, the man had, for some likely innate reason, a superfluous third nipple. [caption id="attachment_3222" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / samusxmetroid[/caption] There are so many things wrong with this image. So, many, many things. [post_page_title]#13 'Eminem Or M&M?' [/post_page_title] Sometimes the word "bad" is often used in pseudo-sense and actually referring to the absolute genius of whatever item in question. Are you ready for this one? [caption id="attachment_3223" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] I really, really hope the CEO of Mars and Slim Shady himself have seen this. Utter, utter excellent-badness here. [post_page_title]#14 'Back Of The Head Tattoo' [/post_page_title] And we're back, for today's episode of - heads up, it's tat-time! [caption id="attachment_3224" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: LicketySplitz[/caption] To be completely honest, yes, this would startle anyone but to further my honesty, the detail on this one is insanely good. There's a lot to be said for monkeying around in the modern age. [post_page_title]#15 'Incredible Angelina's Jolie Portrait' [/post_page_title] As a tattooed person, I'm not knocking anyone for wanting anything on their skin, it's a personal choice at the end of the day but actual thought is often required prior to the session, or at least it should be. [caption id="attachment_3226" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / Zahedi Firooz,Missmachineee[/caption] We all have idols but bloody hell this is a bad rendition. Marilyn Monroe isn't the only option for an All Hallows Eve tattoo it seems! I wouldn't want to follow this Lara into the catacombs. [post_page_title]#16 'A Facebook Friend Wanted A Very Specific Tattoo, I Think The Artist Really Nailed It' [/post_page_title] Variations of this all black and sometimes black and grey tattoo design are quite common these days It's a beautiful design and even if it is over-done, it's still an impressive piece of work that many artists have perfected. Many, not all. [caption id="attachment_3229" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / u/SK2P1[/caption] "Nailed it". More like used a nail. [post_page_title]#17 'So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother' [/post_page_title] Honestly, the image-pool I am choosing from is timeless and if I find anymore as shocking as this I may have to change the focus and title of this list entirely. [caption id="attachment_3233" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / Sirflow[/caption] "30 Tattoos that may not anything to do with Halloween but almost certainly should" next week's article! [post_page_title]#18 'So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother' [/post_page_title] Many of us nearing our 30s (sighhhhhh) will have been and may still be big fans of the Pokémon series and franchise. Reddit user SaggyBeaver is definitely one of these people and one intoxicated night decided to take the quest to catch them all, one step further. [caption id="attachment_3234" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / SaggyBeaver[/caption] Pika-Pika-Pika - GURN. [post_page_title]#19 'My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year' [/post_page_title] As we age, many of us will worry if we will have the (not-so) fabled mid-life crisis and is so, how will it manifest itself? [caption id="attachment_3235" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / InfidelCB[/caption] I feel it is safe to say here that in this case, excusing the hair cut, this main focal point of this mid-life mishap is best seen from a bird's-eye view. [post_page_title]#20 'Not Sure If It's Genius Or Just Horrible' [/post_page_title] Now, one of the most minor, but still annoying things about being a biological male is sporadic body hair. Sometimes a tuft here and there grows a little out of control and something MUST be done. Tattoos to the rescue, again! [caption id="attachment_3236" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit[/caption] Genius? Horrible? Both? Hori-genius? Geni-orrible? I think it's funny, whatever. [post_page_title]#21 'Found This Gem Browsing Facebook ' [/post_page_title] SERIOUSLY IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, I MAY NEED TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THIS LIST. [caption id="attachment_3237" align="aligncenter" width="760"] Credit: Reddit / IntheDarkoftheNight[/caption] The fact that IntheDarkoftheNight has that very username makes this all the more deserving of A) the list name change and B) standing as the absolute benchmark for entry to this collection. [post_page_title]#22 'Impressive Dot Work, But Why?' [/post_page_title] To be completely fair, from the perspective of the artist this must have been a considerable task and from the eyes of the beholder, it's very impressive. [caption id="attachment_3238" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / lid-vicious[/caption] But why indeed? What I would be interesting to see, if what it would look like if the human-canvas in question here actually achieved hench-status and if it would all align. Come back next week for the next episode of body transformations. [post_page_title]#23 'Please Kill Me ' [/post_page_title] You know what I'm going to say. [caption id="attachment_3239" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / samusxmetroid[/caption] Family tattoos as we have seen are common, but this is something else horrifyingly. [post_page_title]#24 'Tiger Anatomy Continues To Baffle Artists, Survey Says' [/post_page_title] Here we are again! It Tiger time and they're greeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa- [caption id="attachment_3240" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / ArtistStallion[/caption] -awful. They are awful. A later survey promoted the discover that dinosaurs evolved not into birds, but tigers. [post_page_title]#25 'Instagram Find. I Never Laughed So Hard At A Tattoo' [/post_page_title] Religious iconography is another common one in the ink world. In many cases, people can't think of another a better way to honor their savior, in theory, that is. [caption id="attachment_3241" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / Yzre[/caption] Now, I'm not a religious person, but I'm relatively sure this would qualify as blasphemy. [post_page_title]#26 'Erm... A Lion?' [/post_page_title] After the proof that dinosaurs evolved into tigers, other studies were soon formed via evidence found underneath rocks and through designs found on the skins of humanity. [caption id="attachment_3242" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / samuelhunt[/caption] Once the big cats had evolved from dinosaurs, it was found that early man, specifically upright apes, could be traced back through their genealogy to the fearsome tigers and lions of ancient times. We will report the news as it happens. [post_page_title]#27 'If Only Their Familey Had Warned Them' [/post_page_title] Rules and regulations. In this ever-expanding society, new rules are birthed every second. Some you need to follow, others aren't relevant at all but some, some carry ancient wisdom. [caption id="attachment_3243" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / gablerr[/caption] Remember 'C with an arrow pointing od' upwards and 'Familey' are the key to life. Or are they? 'Familey' didn't warn this person against this tattoo, so maybe, just maybe, they don't know best. I'll ask my FAMILY and see. [post_page_title]#28 '"It's Is My Life" - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title] Now, I had to include this one. It was likely 50% of the reason you're here two from the end anyway, let's be honest. [caption id="attachment_3244" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / Lolololokokok[/caption] Also, I know, I know, you've likely seen this EVERYWHERE on the interwebs these past few years but what may have failed to hit you, is that this could actually a person adoration of tribute band. No? Yeah ok, it is just a f*** up. [post_page_title]#29 'Maximum Facepalm' - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title] "Maximum Facepalm" really, really is the best title for this but I feel I have the best caption. So do YOURSELF a favor and scroll down. [caption id="attachment_3245" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / EDJE666[/caption] I want to spin you Hula-wan-Kenobi, you're my only hoop. Thank you, my new hope is to be here all week. [post_page_title]#30 'I've Got A Hunch That He Isn't, "Wrongfully Convicted." Call Me Crazy, But' - Jon Bovi' [/post_page_title] Now this list isn't in any particular order but here we are. The end, the end of all things, the end of these crimes against tattooing, some true convictions, some not and some, some not for the crimes initially thought. [caption id="attachment_3247" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Credit: Reddit / IHeartCokeAndHookers[/caption] The judge decided that the crime the accused had initially been brought in for was a farce and he was acquitted and then re-arrested for the travesty he now has for eyebrows.

Our exes are our exes for a reason. I mean, why stay with someone who brings you grief, or if you're truly unlucky, a person who is flat out crazy, when you could be happily single or in a healthy, loving relationship? Yes, nearly all of us have veritable horror stories about relationships past, where our exes did some truly questionable things, that either had us running for the hills, or conversely regretting not calling it quits sooner. Here, the people of Reddit have revealed the most terrible things that their ex did to them, and boy are they bad. 

1. Possessive much? 

 7. Oh dear 

8. Scary 

9. Who does stuff like this? 

10. Ouch 

Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting.

Unfortunately, heartbreak is a part of love, and some of us are unluckier than others in our pursuit of something meaningful in a romantic context. Breakups happen; people move on, hurt, jaded and perhaps a little more cynical than they once were about the world they live in and the people that inhabit it.

But what would you do if you found out your partner was cheating on you? Would you stay, or would you go, to paraphrase the popular song?

These people decided to give their cheating partners a second chance, and they've shared exactly why they chose to do so in a Reddit thread.

1. 

"We were married less than a year. It was the hardest year of my life. He went to watch a sporting event with his friends and didn't come back that night. He called me in the morning and told me what happened. Lots of counseling, lots of fighting, and we are still married 20 years and two kids later. I think since he told me right away and didn't try to hide it made it easier." 

2. 

"Being trapped in a lease with someone makes you think differently. When you don't have that hard evidence, but deep down you know whats going on. Physically didn't have the money to break up with her, if that makes sense.

After the lease ended and we moved into separate places, I gave us a few more months, but we ended it in April. Probably a good thing, because her and her new BF just celebrated their one year [anniversary] in October."

3. 

"I gave her a second chance, but broke it off years later. All the insecurities and negative thoughts will slowly eat you apart. Don't recommend anyone to go through the same experience. We're still good friends though."

4. 

"I gave him a second chance, but it was never the same. The trust was gone. Surprisingly, he began to treat me as if I had cheated. Worried when I went out with girlfriends, texting frequently when we were apart and becoming upset when I didn't answer right away, and constantly asking questions about my male friends. It was like cheating woke him to the possibility that I could do it, too. Needless to say, we broke up a few years later. I wish it had been sooner." 

5.

"We were crazy about one another early on — or so I thought until she cheated on me. I forgave her as honestly, I didn't see us not being together long term, even though my head was telling me not to. We broke up a couple of months later but remained good friends. She then started to become 'close friends' with the guy that she cheated on me with, and couldn't understand why that was an issue. In the end, I gave an ultimatum (well, two or three times) that it was either me or him and she chose me. We are still close friends now, but in a very confusing spot. Both my family and her family assume that we're going to go on and get married, but I'm not so sure. I absolutely adore spending time with her, but I'm not sure I'd recommend it to anyone." 

6.

"I forgave him because if he hadn't told me there would have been absolutely no way I would have found out and he was crushed by what he had done.

It's been over three years since this happened. Trust just takes time. Open communication and time.

Our relationship is sensational now. Been together nearly five years, have a gorgeous doggo and if all goes according to plan I'll be lucky enough to marry him.

It is possible to recover from cheating. It takes work, patience, communication and most importantly a strong want from both parties to make it through."

 

What do you think; is it possible to recover a relationship after someone has been cheated on? Or is it better to part ways and never look back? It seems there is no definitive answer.

Every day, almost all of us come into close contact with things that could potentially kill or seriously injure us. We cross streets loaded with speeding vehicles, use tools and appliances that could explode with just one poorly-timed power surge, and eat food from stores and restaurants that we just have to trust have been properly prepared. Thankfully, the vast majority of the time we're totally fine, and any occasional mishap that does happen to someone will be so rare that we can safely label it as no more than a freak accident. And yet, these sorts of accidents do happen from time to time - often in the ways we'd least expect. Here are 14 examples of people who managed to escape extreme disasters by the skin of their teeth, and lived to reap the rewards of sharing their cool photos on the internet for all to see.

1. Good thing this guy darted out of the way in time

2. Any faster and he'd have gone into the ditch

3. This is why you always wear gloves

4. Three inches further over and someone would have lost their head

5. This guy had his phone in his pocket when a chainsaw hit it

6. Thank goodness the windshield didn't shatter

7. This truck was nearly pushed into the ocean by a mudslide

8. I'm bowled over by how close this was

9. Saved by the skin of his... foot

10. Sometimes sharks do a "test bite" to see if something is worth eating

11. This kid nearly got battered

12. Remember you always used to complain about safety goggles at school?

13. These coins stopped a bullet during WWI

14. This would have been a gore-y way to go

While it's unlikely that any of us are going to encounter a shark or accidentally brush up against a chainsaw anytime soon, a lot of the other examples on this list could easily happen while you're just driving along the highway or walking through your backyard. Thankfully, though, these guys all had a lucky escape.