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submitted 4 days ago by Platypus to c/casualconversation@lemm.ee

If you read my previous post on other place I asked about dating and most responses sounded like it was nice. Yes, I'm aware that relationships are not only good times (I've seen my mother being tired of her partner and scared of my father) but when you have literally NOTHING in your life you can't help to idolising the things you never had...

I don't think that's weird, but it's definitely sad

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We are more than our instincts. But sure, I acknowledge that following some instinctual drives can give some satisfaction.

For example: I made a choice to not have children and I am happy with my choice. I don't feel like I am missing out on anything. It's actually quite the opposite. While I see my peers raising little shits, I get to stay a little shit and embrace my inner child. It's half a selfish choice because I want my life to be better, and half a compassionate choice because the world doesn't need new children for its meat grinder.

If I had little choice and was forced onto a path, that would be disheartening. So I get you.

this post was submitted on 11 Nov 2024
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