[Help] Diet for softer stool and smoother bowel movements?

[Bewusst]

I've been dealing with bad constipation for many months on end. My poop is always extremely dry, hard and irritating to my anus. I'm very irregular, ranging from going once every 4-7 days with difficult and/or incomplete defecation.
I drink lots of liquid (water, beer, coffee, milk) and eat fruits and/or veg almost every day. I follow no particular diet regimen anymore. I eat whatever I like and as much as I like.

My question:
Which diet/foods make stools softer and improve or relieve chronic constipation (in your own, personal experience)?

 

[Chadelite]

if you drink prune juice it should help

prune juice is legit

 

[Andromeda88]

 

[Deleted member 2661]

just take some laxative

 

[Deleted member 1476]

prunes and pretty much all fruits

whole grains

the sweeteners in chewing gum act as a laxative if you chew too much

I use to have the runs after drinking too much oj

 

[Andromeda88]

 

[AbandonShip]

Just eat really hot spicy curry

 

[Cali Yuga]

stop eating plants

 

[Bewusst]

Just eat really hot spicy curry

I'm desensitized to spicy food. I basically abused chili (peppers) for a while on purpose to make my gut stronger.

just take some laxative

But not long-term. I'll become dependent on them which I don't want. My constipation is chronic.