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>I don't really like living for the benefit of others. It's much easier (satisfying, even) when the other people are friends, family, spouse, neighbors... peop
by nemo1618 10y ago
>I don't really like living for the benefit of others.
It's much easier (satisfying, even) when the other people are friends, family, spouse, neighbors... people you care about. It is no sacrifice to expend time and energy helping these people.
- draw_down 10y agoShort term, I readily agree. Longer term... I start to get resentful, I get tired of doing the same thing I've done a hundred times before. A kindness extended for long enough becomes an obligation. I think people should basically be able to handle things on their own. To be clear, I don't think it's good that I feel this way. I don't think more people should be like me. But this is how I am, and attempting to deny the fact has only led to resentment, depression, and a bad time for all involved.
- ionised 10y ago> It is no sacrifice to expend time and energy helping these people. That depends entirely on who they are.