40 Wholesome Posts That’ll Make You Believe The World Isn't Completely Doomed

Life often feels like an endless parade of bad headlines, overcooked dinners, and group chats you regret joining. But just when you’re about to give up on humanity and move to a cabin in the woods, along comes a shining corner of the internet like r/gatesopencomeonin — a place where acceptance, kindness, and pure good vibes rule.

This wholesome haven is packed with strangers opening metaphorical (and sometimes literal) gates to love, respect, and solidarity. Whether it’s dads proudly supporting their LGBTQ+ kids, librarians fighting for free books, or someone cheering you on for simply existing — these 40 wholesome posts prove that some people really do believe “the more, the merrier” when it comes to compassion.

Prepare yourself: your face might break into a smile you didn’t even know you had in you.

#1. Wisdom if I’ve ever seen it

Source: Reddit User

#2. Showing respect for one another’s professions

Source: coleonoscopy

#3. Halloween is for all ages

Source: AmazingScallion

#4. Someone I went to school with posted this about giving their son a unicorn-themed birthday bash. Positive parenting for the win

Source: frauenarzZzt

#5. There must always be balance

Source: ForensicAyot

#6. Gates open for sharing your taste in music

Source: alexis418

#7. It’s for all of you

Source: beerbellybegone

#8. Be who you needed when you were younger

Source: MaximumTurkeyFlaps

#9. My favorite time of the year

Source: monstercello

#10. Discovered arctic monkeys for myself recently and sent one of their songs to my friend. Wholesome to the max

Source: L-Brandon

#11. This is how it’s done!

Source: Johndough1066

#12. Kenny Bourbeau is 70 and grew up playing pinball. As a heart patient, he couldn’t risk going to his favorite arcade after it reopened, so he said he’d stop by just to say hello “from outside”. The owner had his favorite pinball machine waiting for him on the sidewalk.

Source: FacelessOnes

#13. It had to be said. The truth can be sweet sometimes.

Source: a59b

#14. Having it worse is no competition

Source: actually_crazy_irl

#15. The only price of admission is doing it at all

Source: minimallyviablehuman

#16. Dude sharing his opinion and gets roasted for it

Source: PokeScientistDivine

#17. Finally someone who gets it!

Source: Reddit User

#18. I needed to hear this. I’m so tired.

Source: staikos_Fardin

#19. 5’4″ is perfect! 😍😍

Source: NanoBytesInc

#20. How genuine is this!

Source: ChipperFloki

#21. Literally so cute 😭

Source: The_Kyojuro_Rengoku

#22. so many possibilities for one word

Source: siempremajima

#23. Love is always valid. Assume the best first!

Source: kfreshhhIN

#24. “You Call This Archeology?”

Source: A_Green_Olive

#25. We need more people with this energy

Source: Dinasaur94

#26. I wish more people were like this

Source: A_Large_Hog

#27. Love this dude’s energy

Source: obiwormkenobi

#28. There’s always somebody who didn’t know

Source: JoNimlet

#29. Everything turned out just fine, then…

Source: Unkie_Al

#30. No shame, just always wash your hands and be safe

Source: maryterra

#31. Skaters are super supportive

Source: jayy8143

#32. May irony never defeat us.

Source: _dark__heart__

#33. Their emotions, though usually over the top, are still valid.

Source: illustralie

#34. Everyone who plays is a player

Source: thatsquidguy

#35. Fb friend had thoughts about adults who play pokemon go

Source: thebleater

#36. Sewing is for anyone who wants.

Source: TeniBitz

#37. Sucking at something is just the first step to being kinda good at something

Source: LightoRaito

#38. Validate your children’s feelings

Source: Egotlib

#39. After three decades, the Sandman comics have been adapted. Love to see anyone is welcome!

Source: anegcan

#40. And how awesome is that?

Source: WetlyQuick

Scrolling through r/gatesopencomeonin feels like a warm cup of cocoa after a freezing, soul-sucking day. It’s a reminder that even in a world full of “keep out” signs, there are still plenty of wide-open gates waiting to welcome you exactly as you are.

Which post made your heart do a happy little somersault? Share your favorite in the comments — or tell us about a real-life “open gate” moment you’ve experienced. Let’s keep this chain reaction of kindness going — because honestly, we could all use a little more of that.

the author experience:

Phong Ledger has nearly 13 years of experience in journalism, specializing in finance, macroeconomics, and global investment.

He has spent over a decade researching market trends, financial policies, and the impact of the digital economy.

Phong has built a network of over 70 economists, investors, and financial analysts to provide accurate and up-to-date information.

He has worked with major financial publications, covering market fluctuations and delivering key financial forecasts.

With sharp analytical skills and a strategic perspective, Phong is recognized as one of the leading financial and economic journalists worldwide.

Workstyle: Strategy-focused, long-term forecasting, pragmatic.

Approach: Concentrates on macroeconomic trends, collaborating with financial experts to analyze policy impacts on the global market.

Educational Background

2013 – 2017: Bachelor’s in Financial Journalism, Arizona State University

2018 – 2020: Master’s in Financial Analysis and Economic Journalism, Yale University

2021 – 2022: Certificate in Business and Investment Journalism, London School of Economics

Phong Ledger is a financial journalism expert with an academic background focused on economic analysis and corporate finance.

Achievements:

Reported and analyzed over 1,000 market fluctuations, guiding investors and businesses in decision-making.

Published “Financial Journalism in the Age of Digital Transformation”, a widely used academic resource.

Won the Best Economic Reporting Award (2019) for articles on international financial policies.

Trained over 200 young financial journalists in market analysis and economic trends.

#1. Wisdom if I’ve ever seen it

#2. Showing respect for one another’s professions

#3. Halloween is for all ages

#4. Someone I went to school with posted this about giving their son a unicorn-themed birthday bash. Positive parenting for the win

#5. There must always be balance

#6. Gates open for sharing your taste in music

#7. It’s for all of you

#8. Be who you needed when you were younger

#9. My favorite time of the year

#10. Discovered arctic monkeys for myself recently and sent one of their songs to my friend. Wholesome to the max

#11. This is how it’s done!

#12. Kenny Bourbeau is 70 and grew up playing pinball. As a heart patient, he couldn’t risk going to his favorite arcade after it reopened, so he said he’d stop by just to say hello “from outside”. The owner had his favorite pinball machine waiting for him on the sidewalk.

#13. It had to be said. The truth can be sweet sometimes.

#14. Having it worse is no competition

#15. The only price of admission is doing it at all

#16. Dude sharing his opinion and gets roasted for it

#17. Finally someone who gets it!

#18. I needed to hear this. I’m so tired.

#19. 5’4″ is perfect! 😍😍

#20. How genuine is this!

#21. Literally so cute 😭

#22. so many possibilities for one word

#23. Love is always valid. Assume the best first!

#24. “You Call This Archeology?”

#25. We need more people with this energy

#26. I wish more people were like this

#27. Love this dude’s energy

#28. There’s always somebody who didn’t know

#29. Everything turned out just fine, then…

#30. No shame, just always wash your hands and be safe

#31. Skaters are super supportive

#32. May irony never defeat us.

#33. Their emotions, though usually over the top, are still valid.

#34. Everyone who plays is a player

#35. Fb friend had thoughts about adults who play pokemon go

#36. Sewing is for anyone who wants.

#37. Sucking at something is just the first step to being kinda good at something

#38. Validate your children’s feelings

#39. After three decades, the Sandman comics have been adapted. Love to see anyone is welcome!

#40. And how awesome is that?

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