In a capitalist world, it can be hard to remember this. But despite what you are pressured to think, your value as a person does not come through what material value you create for others.

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    1 year ago

    I wish I could believe that, but everyone in my life blatantly shows that they only appreciate me when I can do things for them and just tolerate me between useful events.

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        1 year ago

        You’re right. I can count on one hand the people who I called friend for the sake of just being friends. Sadly, life eventually pulls us apart.

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      1 year ago

      Take stock in the ones who have reached out with nothing asked of you… the rest, kindly tell them to go outside and play a game of hide and go fuck themselves. It reduces stress in the long term.

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        1 year ago

        Eh, they’re not bad. They’re just normal, self centered people. They’re the default. It’s human nature. The people who do actually care are the ones who decide to be better than average.

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          1 year ago

          speak for yourself. This normalization of sociopathic behavior is nauseating.