I would not sacrifice myself for anyone

I always hear stories of ‘selfless’ people who sacrificed their own life or risked serious injury to save someone and I’ve realised that there is not one person I would be willing to harm or kill myself for, not even my closest family and friends.

I don’t feel deeply connected enough with any other person that I would put their life or safety above my own. I can’t understand how someone can even care that much about their closest loved ones, let alone a stranger. Is this just how most people secretly feel?

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Comments ( 14 )
  • Tommythecaty

    I would sacrifice yourself for anyone

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    • Cuntsiclestick

      Thanks for the laugh. XD

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      • Tommythecaty

        😏

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    • RoseIsabella

      ROTFLMFAO! 🤣

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  • FromTheSouthWeirdMan

    Wait until you have kids

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  • Mammal-lover

    These situations are usually split second as well were your nature comes into play more than your brain

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  • SkullsNRoses

    Not all people feel this way but you’re not alone either, people have varying levels of empathy and feelings of responsibility.

    It also depends on who you’re surrounded by, some people just aren’t worth it.

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  • Normal_pers0n

    Tbh though most people would be to afraid to sacrifice themselves, probably including me, good job being honest tho

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  • JellyBeanBandit

    It's funny, you'll never know what you'll do in a dangerous situation until you're in one. Someone who assumes they'd be the one who'd rush in with no hesitation could freeze, and someone who assumes they'd never be brave enough to do that could rush in with no hesitation. I'd like to think I'd be one to risk my own life to help others but I honestly can't see it. Still, you might surprise yourself if you're ever put into that situation.

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  • bigbudchonga

    What about for someone who could potentially save a lot of people? e.g. sacrificing yourself to save a general in an important war

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  • Niko12321

    I would just say it depends on how much you value your life vs others you hold dear

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  • controversy

    That is normal.

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    At least your honest

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  • KholatKhult

    I have a few people I would die for simply because I want them to be okay

    I don’t think I’d die for any stranger right now, I have too many people who depend on me who I put above any stranger.

    But, if I didn’t have anyone dependent on me, the stranger would have to be either a child or someone who supports a lot of people for me to die for them.

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