> I am sorry to hear that you have a need to see stories where the helper is also a beneficiary as being romanticised and not “real”. You misunderstood my poin

> I am sorry to hear that you have a need to see stories where the helper is also a beneficiary as being romanticised and not “real”. You misunderstood my point. My point isn't about selfish altruism - which I noted was a "nice thing to do". Something I've done personally myself - strollers, luggages and even shopping bags. My point was about the way he wrote the story "...Not a word exchanged, not even a thanks, they just went their separate ways. It was so smooth, almost choreographed, I don't believe the woman even broke stride.". Something an ordinary person did that didn't take much effort or time, that happens every day in nyc, he "hollywoodized". That's my point. > I sincerely hope this does not come off as condescending, and if it does, I am sorry. I hope you are having a good day. Cheers. No worries. I don't get offended or triggered by silly social media comments like many people do. And even if you were condescending, that's your right. No need to apologize for it. My advice is to reread a comment and try to understand it rather than getting emotionally caught up by it. Nothing sadder than a man ruled by emotions.