sometimes I want to celebrate myself the way I celebrate my friends, but I hesitate bc my gut tells me it would be too easily parsed as narcissism it’s the exact same feeling of appreciation, but it’s unlikely to be parsed that way narcissists ruin self-love for the rest of us
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in the course of an hour, my friend Visa sat me down, put everything aside, listened to my problems attentively and non-judgementally, was compassionate and kind and invited me to frame things in a healthy and nourishing way this is a thing this guy does, for all his friends
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Replying to @vgr
I can’t go not-earnest on this one, it runs too deep. The cynical rogue has to show up for his friends in the end
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Replying to @visakanv
How often do people actually turn to you for this. I’ve successfully conditioned people to not expect it of me
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It varies a lot, seems almost seasonal, and correlated with this sort of content. On an average week maybe 2-3 people or so with mild cases. But it’s the big cases that change everything. Eg acquaintance runs from home bc abusive dad, need place, now lifelong friend. 1x/yr...?
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Replying to @visakanv
Ah yes that kind of material support I’m usually available for if I’m able
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Replying to @vgr
I’ve seen you 20 comments deep with young angry nerds, your aloofness doesn’t fool me
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Nah you’re mistaking interest in topics for interest in people. I don’t listen to upset boring people.
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Replying to @vgr
I don’t see why it’s necessary to separate the two, since one can always be transmuted into the other. but we don’t have to talk about this if you’re not into it
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I just think you’re wrong about this overall, I have no issues talking about it
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