I couldn't vote on this one because I think, being the largely self-absorbed douches we humans can be, it's unfortunately normal that we become disinterested in the suffering of others. This is even often true inside of families, like between husbands and wives. I've heard people actually say in life-or-death situations about others, "Just go die somewhere I can't see you." But these are the SAME people who scream for pity and mercy when their gravest moments come up.
It's human not to give a f*ck so long as it's not hurting you. But when it's YOUR child, your boy-/girlfirend, YOU YOURSELF, and it's bad enough, then it's a totally different story. Ever notice how many bullies and manipulators cry shamelessly when they're at the mercy of others they'd been happily preying upon for a long time?
Anyone else get annoyed with pity posts?
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I couldn't vote on this one because I think, being the largely self-absorbed douches we humans can be, it's unfortunately normal that we become disinterested in the suffering of others. This is even often true inside of families, like between husbands and wives. I've heard people actually say in life-or-death situations about others, "Just go die somewhere I can't see you." But these are the SAME people who scream for pity and mercy when their gravest moments come up.
It's human not to give a f*ck so long as it's not hurting you. But when it's YOUR child, your boy-/girlfirend, YOU YOURSELF, and it's bad enough, then it's a totally different story. Ever notice how many bullies and manipulators cry shamelessly when they're at the mercy of others they'd been happily preying upon for a long time?