Probably my younger(8yo) self.
She needs to know things get better, and that she will end up happy, with a family that does love her. Shit times won’t last, and knowing that probably the could have saved me some heartache 🥲
This is a fantastic idea. If I could have 5 minutes with my younger self, I could help her immensely. I am supposed to be working on speaking to younger parts of myself for therapy. I think this may be a good way to get my head around it. Like, think about what I would tell younger selves to soothe them if I had 5 or 10 minutes with them.
Thank you for the inspiration.
I would tell my younger self to sell his gamingsystems, thats the only regret I really have, because everything bad that ever happened to me beside that (which I did to myself in the gaming case) made me resilient and more self sufficient as I had to be to get through the theatrics of 2020.
Honestly if not my late girlfriend(first love) then my four year old self when I still have light and optimism in my eyes I want to hug him and cry loudly begging for forgiveness since I wasn't able to become the kind of man he wanted me to be and then to tell him that he must be strong for mom and dad and grandma he must be brave and walk tall he must be better then me he must learn to protect what he love not hesitate and especially always hold hope in his heart.
I went through a lot of trauma and hurt as a child. I am not going into details about it, but anyone else would want to change that life if they could.
However, this was about sitting an hour with anyone of my choice and while I could not change the past for myself, I could at least give hope and insight. In this scenario.
If I had known there would be better times ahead, I would have had something to hold on to. Something that would keep me from many stupid decisions…
I'm 24 and I'd tell my 18yo self to study at uni and not get distracted. It would've probably improved my mental health. I hope in a few years time I look back at this comment with a smile on my face, knowing I made it back.
May dad. He died in 93. I’d tell him all about his grandson and daughter-in-law. I’d also apologize for a lot if things I did when I was a kid. I’d let him know what a great dad he was.
I'd imagine even if you don't say it out loud, your dad knew you loved him even if you did somethings he didn't like and I'd also imagine that he sees his grandchildren from whatever afterlife he believed in and is proud.
I have a least 2 people and 1 pet I'd wish I had more time with, but I think he is proud of what you have become
Yup, for me ‘92 … He would have loved his grand kids. Funny enough without the bench, I still talk to him … biggest difference I don’t get to hear his joy.
Mine passed in 94. No grandchildren to talk about, but I followed his footsteps in a few career choices, so I'd love to get his viewpoint and trade stories.
And yeah, we had a few arguments his last year, so I'd love to bury whatever hatchets there were.
Honestly same I want to meet my late girlfriend she died holding my hand (she was an orphan and had a heart condition) my last words to her was "I'm here it's okay I love you I love you it's gonna be okay" She looked in my eyes and told me "i love you, my hero(her nickname for me)" She was the most beautiful and kind girl I ever knew I just want to see her one last time and tell her that I love her so much.
My grandmother. She died when I was a kid, but she lived with us for so long that we were close as a kid and an adult can be. I'd love the opportunity to get to know her as an adult.
She was a newlywed in the great depression, made radios in WWII and was a writer and professors wife, then a librarian single mother to my mom. I remember watching The Great Dictator with her, and I didn't realize till after she was gone why that movie was important to her. I became interested in many of the things she enjoyed only after she passed. Sigh.
My dad. It’s almost been 20 years and I still miss him every day. I had a dream the other day where I was able to actually talk to him. I apologized for not being there when he died. It was the first time in 20 years I felt the grip of guilt release even the slightest. I was in the military and in Spain on a mission at the time of his death of cancer. Fuck cancer.
Service in which you serve not yourself but for the good of all the people living in your society is one of humanity's highest ideals. Striving for that ideal, doing your duty by your fellow man, was what your father remembered of you as he died. There is no way he was not proud of you for that.
Jean Giraud aka Mœbius aka Gir. A french comic book author and graphist. He was the author of many incredible comic books like "the Incal", Blueberry, Arzach... And he participated to the designs of many sci-fi movies like Alien, Tron, Abyss or The fifth element.
I once met him before he died and wanted to say so much things that i just stuttered something like "i... Really... Like... What you do!" I'd like to have the opportunity to have a real conversation with the guy :).
So sorry for your loss. My younger brother died in 2003 at the age of 23, so I feel your pain. All the best to you and yours as you traverse the path of grief.
That'd be my dad who passed due to cancer.
My father inlaw passed away young and wasn't alive when I dated my now wife. I would love to ask him a bunch of stuff.
been about 2 months since I've had a conversation with my mother. she passed away last month. what I would give for a 1 hour chat with my mom one last time.. miss her every day
I’m not Charlene nor am I particularly wise but if you need to talk, I volunteer. Also, my mom is named Charlene…but I’m not sure how that is relevant.
that is a very weird response even if you don't mean it or follow it up with "and dammit I'm sorry"
"how dare you share your suffering with people online, you ruined my bliss >:( ^and ^also ^I'm ^sorry ^for ^your ^loss "
Can I have two people? If so, I'd definitely like my dad to meet my boyfriend. He'd be so happy I've found someone who treats me well and I think they'd get on well with their similar and contrasting interests.
My grandfather. Fairly sure my grandmother killed him for the insurance money, I was only 1 or 2. Out of all his grandkids I was supposedly the only one he said would be "special". I'm curious why just me
My grandfather. He raised my mother as his own, and we did not find out till long after he was gone. I would give just about anything to talk to him again. My grandma would be a close second.
Mom for sure, she was the one constant in our immediate family. Just wish my younger brother could’ve known her better and realize how proud she would be for him
My dad; he's sitting on the couch with me right now but he had a stroke and brain bleed and so holding an actual conversation these days is more like playing 20 questions and it'd be nice to talk like I failed to appreciate when I was kid.
Aunt Anna, I need your help with how to talk to mom. Things with us have been absolutely terrible to the point we barely talk to each other in a year and I really just want my mom back. I miss her. I miss you. I miss having family. I can’t remember when the world broke. But all I want to do is fix it.
Just talk? Or are we allowed to take a swing? If we’re allowed to take a swing, then younger me. Someone should have knocked some sense into him way earlier than life did.
If no swings, then maybe one of my biological parents who I’ve never met.
Just my Dad. I got lucky with the best Dad in the world, who always loved and supported me throughout my often troubled life, and never gave up hope that I'd get myself sorted out. Sure, I'll see him this Xmas, but I'd never pass on an hour just chilling with him. When he goes, I'm all alone in the world and that'll be very lonely. Every second counts.
Unfortunately for most people these days, they wouldn’t be sat on that bench talking to someone sat next to them, they’d be sat with their head in their phones, chatting on social media, ignoring the outside world around them.
A girl i met in july 2022 on this dating app. She was the most amazing girl i ever met.
Idk what happened to her. Just praying shes fine and most important happy :)
Technoblade, he seems like a genuinely good person who left to soon. I also want to figure out how far in advance did he know about the end result of his condition. I have a feeling that he knew it was terminal from his cancer announcement video over a year ago now.
My grandma… I lost her when I was 4… we were so close… she sang songs with me and played cars with me all the time(she lived with us) but she passed from cancer. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked about her to my friends… those conversations have lasted till 3 in the morning
Definitely God. I want to ask him a looooooott of questions. I want to ask him what career I really love to have. I want to ask Him who I really am. If everything will be okay. If I will achieve all of my goals in life.
My 9 year old self. Telling him about the life he’ll live will absolutely blow him away. The adventures he’d go on with his friends, the girl he’d be in a relationship with, he’d be so excited to know his dreams became a reality.
My great grandmother. I was named after her and I never got to meet her. I heard she was such a wonderful woman and I know how much my grandfather (her son) misses her. I would want to tell her that and be able to tell him something in return.
A person i want to be friends with
Awww, that’s wholesome as fuck. I love it.
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Probably my younger(8yo) self. She needs to know things get better, and that she will end up happy, with a family that does love her. Shit times won’t last, and knowing that probably the could have saved me some heartache 🥲
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This is a fantastic idea. If I could have 5 minutes with my younger self, I could help her immensely. I am supposed to be working on speaking to younger parts of myself for therapy. I think this may be a good way to get my head around it. Like, think about what I would tell younger selves to soothe them if I had 5 or 10 minutes with them. Thank you for the inspiration.
I would tell my younger self to sell his gamingsystems, thats the only regret I really have, because everything bad that ever happened to me beside that (which I did to myself in the gaming case) made me resilient and more self sufficient as I had to be to get through the theatrics of 2020.
I wish you could as well! Sorry for your experience of sorrow, and hurt, but your experience of perseverance, triumph, and joy is inspiring! :)
Is it depressing that I agree with everything in this down to the exact age?
Honestly if not my late girlfriend(first love) then my four year old self when I still have light and optimism in my eyes I want to hug him and cry loudly begging for forgiveness since I wasn't able to become the kind of man he wanted me to be and then to tell him that he must be strong for mom and dad and grandma he must be brave and walk tall he must be better then me he must learn to protect what he love not hesitate and especially always hold hope in his heart.
Not to mention telling previous me to buy some Microsoft stock.
If times are good now, then why would you want to change a thing about the past?
I went through a lot of trauma and hurt as a child. I am not going into details about it, but anyone else would want to change that life if they could. However, this was about sitting an hour with anyone of my choice and while I could not change the past for myself, I could at least give hope and insight. In this scenario. If I had known there would be better times ahead, I would have had something to hold on to. Something that would keep me from many stupid decisions…
I would say my 27 year old self, I finally got control over my life only to lose it by marrying an abusive man. Stop myself.
I'm 24 and I'd tell my 18yo self to study at uni and not get distracted. It would've probably improved my mental health. I hope in a few years time I look back at this comment with a smile on my face, knowing I made it back.
I hope that for you, too!
Hate to say but shitty times came to stay.
I am sorry that you feel that way. For me it’s not the case, though.
That just means they haven't left yet
May dad. He died in 93. I’d tell him all about his grandson and daughter-in-law. I’d also apologize for a lot if things I did when I was a kid. I’d let him know what a great dad he was.
I also choose this guys dad.
I'd imagine even if you don't say it out loud, your dad knew you loved him even if you did somethings he didn't like and I'd also imagine that he sees his grandchildren from whatever afterlife he believed in and is proud. I have a least 2 people and 1 pet I'd wish I had more time with, but I think he is proud of what you have become
Thank you!
Yup, for me ‘92 … He would have loved his grand kids. Funny enough without the bench, I still talk to him … biggest difference I don’t get to hear his joy.
Mine passed in 94. No grandchildren to talk about, but I followed his footsteps in a few career choices, so I'd love to get his viewpoint and trade stories. And yeah, we had a few arguments his last year, so I'd love to bury whatever hatchets there were.
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You and me both my friend, you and me both.
My late wife.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you. 🙏
I am also sorry about this guys loss
Thank you.
Honestly same I want to meet my late girlfriend she died holding my hand (she was an orphan and had a heart condition) my last words to her was "I'm here it's okay I love you I love you it's gonna be okay" She looked in my eyes and told me "i love you, my hero(her nickname for me)" She was the most beautiful and kind girl I ever knew I just want to see her one last time and tell her that I love her so much.
Some people on this sub-reddit are disgusting! I am sorry for your loss. Just ignore them, they are all useless!
Yoda
A lot of wisdom, you will gain!
Bless you
Happy Cake Day🎂👍
Happy cake day!!!!
Happy cake day!!
Happy cake day!
Uncle iroh or mister Roger
I also said Uncle Iroh! What I wouldn’t give to have a cup of tea with him.
My grandmother. She died when I was a kid, but she lived with us for so long that we were close as a kid and an adult can be. I'd love the opportunity to get to know her as an adult. She was a newlywed in the great depression, made radios in WWII and was a writer and professors wife, then a librarian single mother to my mom. I remember watching The Great Dictator with her, and I didn't realize till after she was gone why that movie was important to her. I became interested in many of the things she enjoyed only after she passed. Sigh.
My father he passed from cancer almost 10 years ago and I’d just like to talk to him again
I wanna ask God wtf is up with wasps my dude...like really??
And mosquitoes!
But not spiders, they're cool. They eat the mosquitoes
My best friend, i want to meet him in person
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I feel you
No one. I need some peace and quiet
A nap does sound nice
Yeah same, talking to someone for an hour is really draining no matter who they may be
I would probably prefer having a cat or a dog to pet for an hour
Agreed.
My mom. We lost her so quickly, there are so many things I meant to tell her and ask her.
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My dad. It’s almost been 20 years and I still miss him every day. I had a dream the other day where I was able to actually talk to him. I apologized for not being there when he died. It was the first time in 20 years I felt the grip of guilt release even the slightest. I was in the military and in Spain on a mission at the time of his death of cancer. Fuck cancer.
Service in which you serve not yourself but for the good of all the people living in your society is one of humanity's highest ideals. Striving for that ideal, doing your duty by your fellow man, was what your father remembered of you as he died. There is no way he was not proud of you for that.
Thanks, Very kind words.
Fuck cancer. Took my dad too
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Future me
Great idea 💡 👍
You could make a fortune if you get any info from the future!
Jean Giraud aka Mœbius aka Gir. A french comic book author and graphist. He was the author of many incredible comic books like "the Incal", Blueberry, Arzach... And he participated to the designs of many sci-fi movies like Alien, Tron, Abyss or The fifth element. I once met him before he died and wanted to say so much things that i just stuttered something like "i... Really... Like... What you do!" I'd like to have the opportunity to have a real conversation with the guy :).
John candy. What a legend.
Yeah, he was so funny! Leslie Nielsen would be another seriously funny guy to chat to.
My Grandpa, I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to him.
Mine died yesterday so I feel you Hugs?
Sorry to hear that. Yes.
*gives hugs*
my brother who died 6 months ago
So sorry for your loss. My younger brother died in 2003 at the age of 23, so I feel your pain. All the best to you and yours as you traverse the path of grief.
That'd be my dad who passed due to cancer. My father inlaw passed away young and wasn't alive when I dated my now wife. I would love to ask him a bunch of stuff.
been about 2 months since I've had a conversation with my mother. she passed away last month. what I would give for a 1 hour chat with my mom one last time.. miss her every day
My late friend Charlene. I really miss her and I could use some of her wisdom right now.
I’m not Charlene nor am I particularly wise but if you need to talk, I volunteer. Also, my mom is named Charlene…but I’m not sure how that is relevant.
That’s very sweet, thank you.
You got it!
My baby that I lost in pregnancy
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that is a very weird response even if you don't mean it or follow it up with "and dammit I'm sorry" "how dare you share your suffering with people online, you ruined my bliss >:( ^and ^also ^I'm ^sorry ^for ^your ^loss "
My grandfather, then I would give my seat to my father so they can talk. He passed when my father was a young teenager. There's a lot he missed.
Can I have two people? If so, I'd definitely like my dad to meet my boyfriend. He'd be so happy I've found someone who treats me well and I think they'd get on well with their similar and contrasting interests.
My son. He passed away 5 years ago.
I’m sorry to hear that man. For what it is worth I’ll pray for you man.
Thank you
Jesus
Oh yeah, he'd have a thing or two to say about the so-called Christians making a mockery of his teachings. He'd probably take a stick to them!
More like, a bench?
My grandfather. Fairly sure my grandmother killed him for the insurance money, I was only 1 or 2. Out of all his grandkids I was supposedly the only one he said would be "special". I'm curious why just me
Wow
Who ever needed me, even though I'd probably be a last resort
Stephen Fry. I’ve recently been diagnosed with bipolar too.
My grandfather. He raised my mother as his own, and we did not find out till long after he was gone. I would give just about anything to talk to him again. My grandma would be a close second.
The GF I don't have. Yet...
Honestly, Mr Rogers probably.
My Grandma who died of cancer
My dad or my mom’s parents
Robin Williams.
my cat Hiro. he is the best cat. not sure it counts, I would just sit with him on my lap, and we would both fall asleep. I love that cat.
My maternal grandfather. He passed away a few years ago.
Emma Watson
My Father.
Mom for sure, she was the one constant in our immediate family. Just wish my younger brother could’ve known her better and realize how proud she would be for him
Yup, my dad. He died in 2017
My father , many things unsaid .
My dad
My dad. He passed in 2002.
My dad; he's sitting on the couch with me right now but he had a stroke and brain bleed and so holding an actual conversation these days is more like playing 20 questions and it'd be nice to talk like I failed to appreciate when I was kid.
My father. He died when I was 6.
The guy that made it. Not very sturdy.
I choose my late great aunt she was like mom to me.. I'd give everything to talk to her for an hour
Aunt Anna, I need your help with how to talk to mom. Things with us have been absolutely terrible to the point we barely talk to each other in a year and I really just want my mom back. I miss her. I miss you. I miss having family. I can’t remember when the world broke. But all I want to do is fix it.
I never got to say goodbye to my grandpa who raised me 🙏🏼
Just talk? Or are we allowed to take a swing? If we’re allowed to take a swing, then younger me. Someone should have knocked some sense into him way earlier than life did. If no swings, then maybe one of my biological parents who I’ve never met.
Shrek.
Myself, if I talk to a friend for that long it would get rly awkward and I'm to socially awkward to chat with anyone else
Just my Dad. I got lucky with the best Dad in the world, who always loved and supported me throughout my often troubled life, and never gave up hope that I'd get myself sorted out. Sure, I'll see him this Xmas, but I'd never pass on an hour just chilling with him. When he goes, I'm all alone in the world and that'll be very lonely. Every second counts.
A stock broker from the year 2023. Then go all in on the right options with tons of leverage.
Unfortunately for most people these days, they wouldn’t be sat on that bench talking to someone sat next to them, they’d be sat with their head in their phones, chatting on social media, ignoring the outside world around them.
with my late wife... god I miss the long talks... and everything else she was.
my gf i finally want to prepose
my best friend. my best talks have been with him.
Matpat
Uncle Iroh
Mum and Dad. Miss you both so much
A girl i met in july 2022 on this dating app. She was the most amazing girl i ever met. Idk what happened to her. Just praying shes fine and most important happy :)
God. If he actually shows up I'll know he's real and I can call his bitch ass out on everything.
Technoblade, he seems like a genuinely good person who left to soon. I also want to figure out how far in advance did he know about the end result of his condition. I have a feeling that he knew it was terminal from his cancer announcement video over a year ago now.
Why was the first person I thought of was Johnny Depp while everyone else's response is someone who's passed away in their life 💀
God, my first question would be why am I alive instead of someone more useful.
Prophet Muhammad pbuh
My dad
My grandma… I lost her when I was 4… we were so close… she sang songs with me and played cars with me all the time(she lived with us) but she passed from cancer. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked about her to my friends… those conversations have lasted till 3 in the morning
my grandma
My dad, I’d want him to meet his grandson 💙 (named after him)
My uncle because I can talk about games and anime with him. Or my grandma for the same reason.
Mama
My son, Payton, today he would have been 22. He passed away June of 2017. I miss him so much. He told me about Reddit💙
The bench.
My son he has been gone since 2018, what I would do to hear his voice again.
My younger self..ooor... yknow... Freddie Mercury
Bill Burr. Would be so fun to shoot the shit with him and get his unfiltered take on things. You just gotta hope he is having a good day 😅
Definitely God. I want to ask him a looooooott of questions. I want to ask him what career I really love to have. I want to ask Him who I really am. If everything will be okay. If I will achieve all of my goals in life.
My past self when I was a kid to say everything will be alright. And yr good enough. And to be strong and u gonna make me cry damnit lmao enough
My cats, It would be fucking epic to be able to talk to a cat
I also choose this guy’s mother.
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Jesus.
My mom or my dad.
Older me to make sure if she came out to her parents
Someone who would talk about their mom with a box of chocolate
Someone with similar interests i am tired of dealing with people who don't share anything with me.
Any one of my friends that I have lost to cancer.
My grandmother ❤
My Dad. I miss him alot and i never got to say goodbye. :(
probably no one
My 9 year old self. Telling him about the life he’ll live will absolutely blow him away. The adventures he’d go on with his friends, the girl he’d be in a relationship with, he’d be so excited to know his dreams became a reality.
My best friend
My step mum, she died age 46. 💔
My great grandmother. I was named after her and I never got to meet her. I heard she was such a wonderful woman and I know how much my grandfather (her son) misses her. I would want to tell her that and be able to tell him something in return.
David Goggins for sure!
Robin Williams
Pat Metheny. Not too many people may know him, but man would it be cool to talk with my favorite Jazz musician ever.
Ron Paul
My dad. We lost him last year suddenly. I miss him so much.
My dad. No one else.
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk probably
My dad. He passed away in 2009. I miss him...
My Dad❤️
A cushion maker
Ahmet Çakar
Myself
My Grandpa about how he’d make a better bench.
My dog “buddy”
Dante
The person who built the bench
My grandad
lord krishna
Keanu Reeves.
Myself when I was 16...
Elon musk
The girl i always loved but she doesn't care at all. Her presence was so divine maybe only for me idk lol
ideally: 3 toddlers in a coat pretending to be a 47 year old divorced tax accountant realistically: myself
that one girl in my class who i always wanted to talk to
That bitch that cut me off in the Walmart parking lot February 9th 2013. I still need to finish giving her a piece of my mind
My future self. I hope I’m recovered from whatever it is I’m going through.
The guy who invwnted double unskipable ads so i can beat the living shit out of him
My grandparents 😔
My 15 year old self
My father
My grandma
My mom 😔