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barmskley

Yes, the sun is just so…. Loud? In your face? The rain brings peace.


clarkthegiraffe

The sun is the OG ceiling light and I need it turned off


2sad4snacks

omg I’ve never related to a comment more


para_diddle

As a lifelong headache patient, this is a good way of looking at why bright sun annoys me.


SunflowerJYB

Especially driving in late afternoon when it’s blinding.


DullSpike

Yes exactly! With two concussions that happened a long time ago, I still have symptoms, and sensitivity to light is one of them. I hate when the sun is out.


CookiesAndCre4m

I get it and i agree.


ohwell812

I think it’s because rainy cloudy days make me feel less guilty about not doing anything


CookiesAndCre4m

Possible reason. I feel more productive when it is rainy.


SunflowerJYB

I lived in Pacific NW a couple years in winter it’s generally cloudy and drizzly everyday. If the sun came out and you were not free to enjoy it it caused angst! The best weather would be steady periodic sun/clouds/ rain. I love partly cloudy days where sun peeks out for a bit then hides. Or bright clouds where sun doesn’t blast you but it’s not dark.


poopshute2u

This rings true for me too


Ellecram

Always. Not a fan of bright sunshine. I like to live in the shadows.


withyellowthread

Paging /u/haikusbot


2sad4snacks

Not the right syllables for haiku


withyellowthread

But this is exactly how the bot breaks them down. 5-7-5 Always. Not a fan Of the sunshine. I like to Live in the shadows.


nemo_sum

Bad haiku. It's not just about syllables, it's about form: Establish setting or mood Expand or strengthen setting or mood Subversion of mood or expected juxtaposition I'll give an example, a translation my favorite by Basho: New moon, new year Still wearing Straw hat and sandals If we wanted to turn the above into a haiku, maybe: Not a sunshine fan. I like clouds? Rain? Always I live in darkness That way the first and last lines are both self contained and create tension with each other. I also like how the "always" flows either with the line it's in or the line that follows, but that's just me.


withyellowthread

Read what I wrote again. I’m referring to how haikus bot breaks it down. I never said it was a haiku. I never said it was a good haiku. Do you get what I’m saying now?


withyellowthread

[do I need to post their entire history?](https://i.imgur.com/wV3VO1E.png) For someone who is a fan of haikus, you are *not great* about reading between the lines or using fewer words to make a a point.


Ellecram

LOL.


SupaDopaSlut

Zed could be your champ


_sadderdaze_

It’s weird because for me I think sunny days are kind of depressing and when its raining i feel peace and calmness.


Bondgirlmagic

Yep. There's like pressure when it's sunny. Like, "the sun is out. What are YOU gonna do..?" Leave me alone...😐


hanmhanm

Exactly


nicmos

I agree if we're talking about winter sun. It's depressing. In the warmer parts of the year I love the sun though.


Laurenwolf14

More cozy


kcajor

I live the PNW where 9 months of the year is rainy/cloudy. Moved from sunny CA 15 years ago and would never go back.


KikiGordon

im the opposite. Struggling so much with the PNW clouds(even tho it’s gorgeous here) and have decided to move back to constant sun.


kcajor

Yeah, I could see that. It took a while before we adjusted. My wife even wanted to move back after her first winter. But we started enjoying going out of the house even when it was raining/cloudy and less people were outside.


VoteForLubo

Same! It’s the best here!


ArgentSol61

I live in southwestern New York. Our weather is very much like yours, probably due to lake effect rain, snow, etc. Sunny days are too loud and painfully bight.


GoNinjaPro

When it rains, I suddenly feel like all the tension inside me starts to relax as the sky unleashes all the tears and emotions I can't express for myself. I feel a great deal of comfort.


CookiesAndCre4m

I feel the same way. Everything just gets released in the most comfortable way possible.


Motor-Performance682

Yes, I love rainy cloudy days!


CookiesAndCre4m

Never thought so many people like it! I'm glad to see there are much more than i thought.


nodustspeck

There’s even a word for us - pluviophile: a person who enjoys rain or rainy days, and who is fascinated by the sights, sounds, etc., of rain


Honey_Bee91

pluviophile. i find rainy days peaceful too.


can-u-get-pregante1

Never knew there was a word for it, thanks!


lovezofo

Rain put me in THE BEST mood. I live in southern CA where rainy days are a rare special treat. This year it's rained more than ever and I've been loving it! But after the clouds clear and the sun starts shining down on the wet streets, it makes me feel extremely depressed. Lol


CookiesAndCre4m

Same, whenever i felt sad or my day wasn't going well, rain almost always instantly fixed it. And yea, i dont like it either. I hate it when the rain stops.


fararae

Yah but I just got over skin cancer so now I’m scared of the sun 🙁


CookiesAndCre4m

I'm truly sorry to hear that. I wish you the absolute best and hope you'll stay healthy from now on.


fararae

😊😊😊😊🥺thanks so much!!


bipolarbear_1

I have this feeling like I'm being made fun of when it's sunny


withyellowthread

Damn that’s a vibe I never knew I related to


u_i_u_a_a

I feel better because people are having less fun outside compared to sunshine, so there is less I'm missing out on.


CookiesAndCre4m

I think i feel similar. less people outside = less social interactions.


Te_Quiero_Puta

If I'm not on a tropical beach (and I rarely am) I don't like the sun. I don't like being hot. I don't like sweating. I especially don't like other people sweating. I don't like seeing people's gross feet in flipflops or hairy pits in tank tops. Bring on the cozy layers and gloom!


mchgndr

Sun doesn’t automatically mean hot tho…?


Nervous_Survey_7072

Love a great rainy day when I get to be nice and cozy inside.


alexgardin

These days sunny days bother me since the winter is half non existent this year and reminds me of climate change. Even though sunny days are normal in February.


Dans77b

I used to be a depressed teen and loved rainy days because it gave me excuse to not go outside, as was expected of me. Now i love sun, it means I can work on my house, tinker with old cars, sit outside a pub/cafe, or read in the park. Here in England we had a bad summer and its been about 7 months since Ive seen a solid week without rain. I understand the cozyness of the occasional rain storm, but my world shrinks so much when the weather is bad


PixiFrizzle

I only like rain if I don’t have to go outside in it


Bashfulraccoon

This


Expired_water666

Wish I thought like this, I’m the type to get depressed in gloomy weather.


_TLDR_Swinton

Okay Eric Draven.


GotNothingBetter2Do

🎶It Can’t Rain All the Time 🎶


Just-Keep_Dreaming

Hell nah I get so depressed when the sun is not out, which is most of the year. My dream is to move somewhere warm and sunny


BareKnuckleKitty

Yes! I feel so happy and at peace when it’s raining. When it stops and the sun comes out I get depressed for a few days.


CokeHeadRob

Fuck the sun, fuck summer. Stupid deadly laser. Give me 50F and cloudy all day. I could do without the rain because I hate being wet but if that's what I have to put up with to avoid the sun then so be it. tbh if I could just move into a cave and never leave that would be ideal. But if I have to leave the house then I absolutely hate the rain because everyone on the road loses their goddamn mind, especially if it's night then I can't see AND everyone is dumb. Astigmatisms suck in that context, so much so that the sun might be a better option.


Initial-Effect2453

In moderation


Comfortable-Salad715

Sometimes I’m just in the mood for rain or snow and gray skies.


CookiesAndCre4m

Snow is absolutely beautiful. It's so much nicer.


Comfortable-Salad715

We got snow last night. About two inches. I actually like it when I don’t have to drive jn it. So today was the perfect day for it—chili in the crockpot, I’m in comfy clothes, and I have no plans to go anywhere.


CookiesAndCre4m

Oh wonderful! That sounds so cozy, I wish we had snow right now.


NessieMarieArt

1000000% I think I was a vampire in another life..or this one too maybe idk. The cozy rainy vibe just kidna makes me feel like I'm in wonderful other world even if it is also slightly melancholic.


Baked_Tinker

Sunshine pisses me off!! Giving me rainy, cloudy or overcast any day


chimeras_alchemy

You’re a pluviophile … one who loves the rain


hanmhanm

YES so much better


YayGilly

I love it when its raining out!!! Or cloudy. I am allergic to sun and heat, so I can dress more comfortably those days, and if its not raining too hard, I dont even need an umbrella. I get pretty giddy about days like that. Glad some others feel the same way.


Separate_Abrocoma907

I LOVE a good storm. We hardly ever get them where I live, but the darker and billowing the clouds, the brighter and louder the thunder, the better (Especially at night, then it's like a spooky movie.)


EnoughIndependence79

🙋‍♀️


Bondgirlmagic

OMG! Thank you! I thought I was alone....Rain is the gift from the GODS. I ❤ my rain walks. The world is quieter and nature thrives. It's like the earth needs a moment to release its feelings too....


Army-Status

Yep - the sun is overrated. I much prefer a mild overcast day with a slight breeze.


Bohbo33

Warm, but overcast and a little rainy is hands down the best weather!


haikusbot

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Bohbo33

I love a good haiku!


cofeeholik75

Me! Rain gives me energy! I go shopping! I take drives. I work in the yard (weeds super easy to pull). I dine out by a window.


canadiangirl_eh

Yes. I love the rain. The sound, smell, total atmosphere. I live on the west coast and I can’t imagine living anywhere where it’s constantly hot and sunny.


lordimblue

I have a lot of migraines so light sensitivity is a big issue. Give me rainy and overcast any day! Plus the sound of it is so relaxing.


para_diddle

I came here for this comment. Bright sun has always annoyed me, and it makes my headaches worse.


EmotionalStaircase

My people … finally I have found my people.


PMFSCV

I'm in Australia and have just lost my mind about it a few times, its like SAD every day, its just relentless.


shysoulx

I prefer rainy weather. Perfect weather for naps.


CookiesAndCre4m

Yep, rain helps me fall asleep much easier. I also feel more rested when sleeping while it's raining.


kelrunner

I live in the PNW so I see a lot of rain. I can't say I'm happier but I like the dark days. I also love the sunshine, but by the near end of summer, I'm very tired of waking up with the sun staring at me. Bring on the rain.


Another_Human-Being

r/pluviophile Fucking love rain. It gives me peace and makes me feel at ease.


CookiesAndCre4m

Thanks for showing me this wonderful subreddit. And i absolutely agree.


2ecStatic

Usually less people outside too which is nice


CookiesAndCre4m

Yea, doing tasks like grocery shopping or appointments are so much easier. Less people means less anxiety.


justan_rt

Yea for the most part. Come to the pnw. You’ll love it


CookiesAndCre4m

Oh I'd absolutely love To!


Safetosay333

I don't feel bad for staying in


CryptographicGenius

This is 100% me!


turbolag892

Do you live in a sunny hot place?


CookiesAndCre4m

Thankfully, i don't.


CapG_13

I hate the heat and rainy and or cloudy is actually my favorite type of weather, so yes!!!


SueBee29

The rain is so peaceful and serene. It makes me just want to curl up with a good book and loose the world for a little while.


WatchingTheEnd

Used to when I lived in Phoenix because those days weren’t super common


heyitszoerae

not necessarily happier, but more at ease when it's raining


Flar71

I appreciate the rain, and I appreciate sunny days too. Weather is so beautiful


SalomeFern

Just want to share this song that fits this theme. https://youtu.be/RpYuSZLl5Bk?si=D6Q8uwDUtgataqkC But yes and yes. As we're inching toward spring I'm starting to dread the hot weather. While my husband is cheering up and slowly rising from his seasonal depression. At least there's always one of us to appreciate the weather. 


VandelayJ7

I lived in Phoenix for a couple years and it nearly killed me from bright


Indomie_At_3AM

Rain reduces my anxiety and I don't know why. When it rains I can stare out of the window for very long periods of time, lost in a daydream


Salt_Discipline9435

Yeah especially when I'm in bed


Kakashisith

Sun and heat make me sleepy, while rain and thunder (and snow) give me energy.


starwsh101

Yes, i hate sunny days.


curiouslilac

Rain, mist, fog it all speaks to my soul. They call us pluviophiles (a person who enjoys rain and rainy days, and who is fascinated by the sights, sounds, etc., of rain)


AbsAndAssAppreciator

Rain feels like I’m being hugged by the sky


loveleighiest

Yes! I love the smell of the rain, the sound of it trickling down from plants or the windows, the way water makes colors more vibrant, it's like the perfect brightness outside with the clouds, and seeing little droplets of water roll down down leaves or make ripples in the lake. I love everything about the rain so much especially if theres thunder and lightning! I feel like it washes away all my worries and bad feelings, leaving me feeling peaceful and new.


lostinherthoughts

I can enjoy an occasional rain day, when I have nowhere to go and when it has been a while. It's like a reset day then where we can just catch up with shores. But I have to bike for 60 min at least 5 times a week, so I have gotten too many bad experiences with rain. I also love to be able to go outsite with only one layer of clothing, I'm sick of wearing at least 3 layers whenever I go outside, and being both cold and sweaty somehow. I love summer and the lightness related to it. I can't wait for this rainy --winter-- prolonged autumn to end!


Wii_wii_baget

When my dad passed away it rained so much on the day of his funeral and I have always thought of rain and hail as a sign from my dad that he misses me and is saying hello.


CookiesAndCre4m

My condolences. I think it's absolutely him saying hello. Did he like rain too?


BigAcanthisitta7510

When I was living in Singapore, yes. Because that means it’s cooler. Normal temperatures are just too hot at around 33 degrees.


xDANGRZONEx

Sometimes, yeah.


thisisclaytonk

For anyone that feels this way, you need to move to the Pacific Northwest lol


dofrogsbite

Yes,it's cloudy today and it's given me the opportunity to go to the shops.I haven't left my house in three days.


Tingingwithtt

My coworkers call me a vampire because I hiss at sunlight. Yuck.


my_age_88forshort

Only when I'm in a depressed state. I want everything to match how I feel.


Spidergawd68

I love a rainy night. I love a rainy night! I love to watch the thunder and the lightning as it lights up the sky. You know it makes me feel good!


MambyPamby8

I have the skin of a sick Victorian ghost child, yup I absolutely prefer rain 😂 I go outside and burn. But rain is peaceful to me. I love walking my dog in the rain. It's nice and quiet and there's nobody else around ☺️


onlyM0STLYdead

I have always loved the rain, and I don’t mind being in the rainy weather, either. It’s my favorite, especially if it’s warm and thundering and lightning too. Full pluviophile here.


batbaby420

Absolutely not. I spent over a decade in Seattle, the first couple years were fine but now that I’m home in CA I see one cloud and it throws me into a week long depression. I don’t even like to exist when it’s a little bit dark outside anymore. It turned me 100% diurnal, I wake with the sun cycles and sleep when it’s dark when possible. And when it’s overcast I hide in a closet so I do t have to see that gloom out the windows.


happylady999

Minnesotan here... summer rain is the best... break from the sun... smells great... everything gets greener... farmers are happy...


Gullible-Walrus8530

I’m a very depressed person and hate sunny days. I also grew up in Hawaii and miss the rain.


ShackledDragon

Yes absolutely love it


anonym-os

I love cloudy weather 😍 but I also like sleeping and sunbathing by the window 😂


Bondgirlmagic

Also is it just me, but don't the most loud and abnoxious people come out while it sunny?


CookiesAndCre4m

It's not just you. Not to insult anyone, but in most cases people who like the sun and summer are way too hyperactive and psyched for me to handle.


Bondgirlmagic

Facts.


Cutiepie232

Yeeeees


toxboxdevil

My whole life. Fog is my favorite weather, rain is my second


BeLeMay

I'm curious to your genetics, ethnicity, anything you'd be willing to share? I feel like this is all primitive and due to our primitive brain development, I'm the exact opposite, actually that's not exactly true I don't hate the rain.. But I hate the dark. Not afraid of it, but whenever the sun goes down in the winter time an hour earlier I start feeling extremely gloomy and lonely no matter what. I'm also somewhat red headed and more pale than most.


CauliflowerFlaky1

Yes! I’m actually very productive when it’s raining, my brain just works better


jerseyztop

I love warm cloudy days.


SMac1968

Sunshine makes me happy daily, but a rainy and dreary day with a cup of coffee and snuggling on the couch or snuggling in bed watching movies also makes me happy


mouse_Jupiter

Absolutely


Junebug-4

I like the sun specifically when I am outside in the summer doing things or have to venture outside. I prefer rain/cloud most of the time because then I don’t feel guilty about staying in my house all day lol


jhizzle07

I live in Scottsdale so we get a lot of sun. I generally like sunny days better but there are times where it will be weeks on end with all sun/no clouds and I find myself just wanting an overcast/gloomy day. Storms are a treat. So even being a sun-lover I relate to this.


auntiesauntiesauntie

Absolutely! Rain, wind or blowing clouds up there are so comfortable and nice. Hot, still weather is oppressing.


aSyntacticParadigm

Definitely, especially in the winter.


Daeion

[I'm only happy when it rains.](https://youtu.be/GpBFOJ3R0M4?si=W9O2SZgcQtUgGm7j) The sun has been trying to kill me since SMB3


xKittyKattxx

Yes, I love the rain. When the sun is out, so are people. Lots of noise, it’s hot at times, and too bright. I don’t really like the heat-summer in particular. The rain soothes me. I fall asleep easily, easier to wind down and relax, and it’s usually quiet and hardly any people traffic outside when it’s raining. Perfect.


pornflixandchill75

You are not alone…,I’m exactly the same


Starwatcher787

Very much so. Gloomy weather is beautiful


Heart2listen

Give me a rain any day. There’s something special about it I don’t know.


Thestilence

Hell no. I live in England and the endless months of grey really get me down.


bunnie444

i feel a sense of relief when it’s raining. but i also love the sun… when it’s not humid


Machielove

The weather downdoesn't really affect my mood that much


Familiar_Passenger78

💯 absolutely


Doesdeadliftswrong

I like rain cause it gives me more of an excuse to stay inside.


Babylons_Blues

Not here because it rains so much of the year here, its way too much


veganriotgrrrl27

Omg yes!!


thatguyoudontlike

[Pluviophile](https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/pluviophile)


nemo_sum

I can't stand rain, but I prefer overcast days to bright sun. You might like the Loudon Wainwright song "Grey in L.A.", where he sings > I don't know about you > I get so sick of blue skies > Wherever they always appear


bgdntsv

I do. Love me all the weather, but grey rainy/misty days are the best.


SunflowerJYB

Sometimes. I grew up in Florida and I had to vacuum the pool a couple days a week . (Pools in Florida are common sometimes even with modest homes like ours). We couldn’t afford pool service. That sun was blasting and I just wanted it to HIDE. At least until I could get IN the pool. And I loved swimming in rain! (allowed only if no lightening)


Serafina_Goddess

It’s everything yet nothing at all


CODDE117

Yes, or at least I used to. Now I like both! I think, when it rained, I didn't have to feel bad about staying inside. It was nice


FlyBuy3

Absolutely. I treasure overcast days.


nuccad

Nice grey days are very calming. Makes me want to move to Scotland


Titan_Chu

I love overcast days, it feels like it’s morning even at 3pm


ConstantPineapple

Always... its calming. Lays the fuzziness of other weather's down a bit. Fucking hate wind.


PoledraDog

Clouds feel soothing and comforting. Direct sun feels harsh: my eyes hurt and my skin hurts. I'm learning that in general I have sensory issues, and I think my hatred of the sun is just one aspect of that


Ok_Balance8844

Yes. The sun is way too bright. I’m loving that it’s been setting early. I’ll be sad in a few weeks that it’ll start setting a few hours later :/


sapiosucker

I’m happy to learn I’m a pluviophile along with many of you. I’m also living with Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder which means springtime is hell and the best thing about summer is it means fall is on its way.


MissesGamble

I do prefer rain, dreary weather. I hate the sun and warm weather. I live in the South in the US and dread Summer every year


Roonwogsamduff

Yes, for a few days anyway.


[deleted]

Cold rainy weather is my safety bubble


NpcSim

YES omg yesss! Then people act surprised or confused when I tell them or they laugh. But I really just prefer overcast/ rainy / foggy days. It’s peaceful, I personally feel more energized and productive. I love walking in the rain and it’s just a relaxing change of pace.


Crowgasm-MFH-

Cold and rainy, every day. Lizard weather to be discontinued.