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Almost took a job in January 2020 collecting samples from ICU patients with mysterious respiratory illnesses. Yep, that would've been... interesting timing.
Couldn't get pregnant by my ex-husband, and honestly, that was a big win. Sometimes life just knows.
There was a guy who wanted coffee, but thankfully I said 'nah.' Turns out he ended up crashing on a friend's couch, refusing to leave, and causing all kinds of drama. Dodged that one!
Ever heard the phrase "things happen for a reason"? It's like saying even the messy stuff in life has a point. Some folks totally buy it, others think it's just fate whispering, "Hey, trust me, you'll see why this stuff matters later."
Dated a super fun party girl but bailed when the wild nights got too much. Turns out she spiraled into addiction later. Guess I should thank my past self for that breakup.
Signed up for the army and purposely chose to be a medic in Germany instead of Vietnam. Pretty sure that literally saved my life during a crazy war.
At a music festival, I gave up my spot for a helicopter ride so my buddy could join sooner. That chopper crashed, and everyone but one person died. Could've been me!
Philosophers love to argue whether we're in the driver's seat or just passengers on the 'destiny bus.' Scientists have even mapped the brain's decision-making squad, juggling thoughts, feelings, and past drama to help us choose stuff.
Got fired but jumped into a new job right before the company tanked. It's like I snagged the last chair in musical chairs!
At 4 years old, I ran after my golf ball into the street and almost got hit by a car. The driver swerved just in time. Rookie move, little me.
Got laid off after 17 years with a decent severance. A year later, the company folded and the folks still there got zilch. Talk about timing!
Sometimes those choices sneak past our conscious brain-guards, riding on habits or gut feelings. So yeah, even your brain's got some secret moves when deciding what to do next.
Stuck on a FWB who didn’t want more. Years later, he calls up full of regrets, admitting he tried to mess with my confidence. Yeah, dodged a toxic bullet.
Got invited to a super sketchy 'sales' gig disguised as a side hustle. They kept stressing they weren’t a pyramid scheme (yeah, right). Glad I bounced before it cost me.
Waited to say 'yes' to marriage for a year. Two weeks after agreeing, found out he was cheating. At least it happened before the wedding!
Our story today? People who made choices that—without them even knowing—saved their skins big time. The "bullet dodged" moments that only became clear in the rearview mirror.
The roof of the ice rink collapsed just after I left—because I went back to my car to grab my bag. Talk about timing making all the difference!
Got in a fight with a guy after a soccer match but decided to cool it and walk away. Dude went on to shoot someone. Yep, lucky break.
Was about to own a franchise in late 2019 but had to back out last minute due to family stuff. Dodged a bullet?
Got a crazy ‘dodged a bullet’ story of your own? Don’t be shy, spill the tea in the comments! We wanna hear all about your near misses and lucky breaks.
Delayed buying a house until I had my finances perfect. Bought the perfect place for just $167k in 2019. If I’d rushed, I’d still be renting.
Did great on the LSAT, had everything ready to apply to law school, but got hit with a $250 fee to submit docs. Said nope and walked away. Now I’m happy I dodged that legal bullet.
Was moving across the country when I got news my old apartment building was engulfed in flames. Really glad I wasn’t still living there!
Thought I wasn't pregnant, turned out I was, and was just days away from missing the abortion cutoff. Glad I acted fast before it was too late.
Rescued a dog that seemed off. Sent him back after a trial. Later found out he attacked someone and had to be put down. Dodged a real danger here.
Turned down a proposal from someone I loved. Years later, the relationship fell apart in the worst way. Glad I followed my gut!
Had an ex who turned out to be a complete monster, ruining lives left and right. Lucky me, I got out early.
Was dating a toxic woman who I think was trying to trap me with a baby. After I got a vasectomy, she vanished. Yeah, dodged that bullet.
Was just sweeping in front of my folks’ laundromat when a shooting broke out across the street. I thought it was fireworks... turns out I almost got shot!
My girlfriend cheated, got pregnant. My dad told me to send the other guy a gift basket because I owed him one. Honestly, glad it wasn’t me stuck in that mess.
Was booked on a plane that got hijacked by the Taliban. Thankfully, plans changed and I wasn’t on that flight.
Dated a guy who would go psycho on girlfriends to scare them off so he could start fresh with someone new. Turns out three of us were part of his twisted repeat game. Got out just in time.
Got offered a museum management job but passed on it. The guy who took it ended up stabbed by one of the actors. Yeah, dodged a bullet there.
As an introvert, I got roped into chatting with a cute couple in the library. They left me a pamphlet. Spoiler: It was about Dianetics. Nope, thanks!
Was hanging on a cliff when my grip snapped. Managed to grab a pine branch just in time and swung back up. Only injuries were sore knees and a monster charley horse.
Crawled under a heavy table, only to later realize the legs were barely hanging on. One push, and it could've collapsed with me under it.
Had to reschedule a Paris trip cause my manager was on leave. Later found out my original dates lined up with the Bataclan attack. Talk about luck!
Crushed on a total player but found out early. Glad I didn’t get my heart shattered for no good reason.
Had to bail on a masters program right before it started. The orientation day? The Lehman Brothers collapse. Timing, huh?
Was gonna rob houses with some kid I barely knew. Couldn’t get into any, thankfully. When they finally got caught, I was off the hook. Moral of the story: say no to dumb ideas!
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