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The problem is much wider than simply people cheating on their spouses. It's the failure of people in aggregate to rein in their predator in virtually any inter
by bsenftner 2y ago
The problem is much wider than simply people cheating on their spouses. It's the failure of people in aggregate to rein in their predator in virtually any interaction they can get away with being a predator.
- _yb2s 2y agoI see what you’re getting at, but think predator is the wrong word. Narcissism might be more appropriate- it is just thinking about yourself and not caring about the well being of others or of the group. Usually rationalized by the idea that everyone else is as well, and if you don’t you’re just getting taken advantage of… which becomes increasingly true the more people act this way, a self fulfilling prophecy.
- bsenftner 2y agoYeah, you've got it. It's the inability to see oneself as a part of a larger harmonious whole they have responsibility to nurture.
- _yb2s 2y agoI think this got so much worse during the covid pandemic. Really disheartening to see that when things get a little tough people become nasty and selfish, and create a new crisis within a crisis. I was naive enough to expect the opposite, that people would get some perspective and show some kindness, strength, and humanity.
- bsenftner 2y agoThat's what I mean when I say adult immaturity is rampant: an adult facing stress does not become nasty, selfish, nor act out creating a new crisis within the active crisis. That is small minded, "I'm the protagonist" thinking. While often a calm discussion with those in charge, communicating with peer-wise empathy, resolves everything.