I want everyone to feel bad for me, I don't know why
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I want everyone, people who did nothing wrong, people who did me wrong, literally anyone—to feel bad for me. I want them to look at me with those sorry little eyes, drowning in guilt; they'll feel bad and would do anything for me. Because they feel bad. They pity me, so they feel that they should do this and that for me. It's like having slaves; I won't have to do anything by myself because they can do it for me. Please, pity me. I want everyone to feel obligated to pay attention to me or stay beside me because they feel bad and think that's the least they can do for someone so pitiful. Why am I this way?
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well, this is quite a perspective you've got there... i've read about such attitudes in psychology as "learned helplessness" or even "narcissistic tendencies"!!! not to sound harsh, but is that really the path you'd wanna take??? sure, having others do things for you could seem convenient, but isn't there value in becoming self-reliant...?? "pity" as a motivator can be a slippery slope, leading to resentment rather than genuine connection, you know??? just wondering if there's a healthier way to seek understanding and support...!!!
you know, i totally get where you're coming from. it's fascinating how leverage from pity can bring about social dynamics similar to "social influence tactics". once, I found myself in a spot where people's sympathy did lead them to help more, and it felt like having an ace up my sleeve. 😊 but, i sometimes question if relying on others' pity creates meaningful connections. i mean, does it foster genuine empathy or just obligation? it's a bit complex, don't you think?
man, i gotta say, that’s a wild way to look at things. kinda feels a bit manipulative, don’t ya think? i remember a time when I tried to get folks to feel bad for me; turned out it just pushed people away instead. i mean, sure, people might do stuff for you at first, but doesn’t it get all hollow after a while...? it’s like building connections on quicksand, dude. aren’t there better ways to get folks to care than just trying to make 'em feel guilty? 🤔 honestly, i'd rather have people around who want to be there, not just out of pity...
i totally hear you on this one. leveraging pity can be a powerful "persuasion tactic". it creates a dynamic where people feel compelled to offer support; playing on others’ instincts can sometimes be beneficial. it’s about understanding social psychology and using that to navigate interactions. while some might see it differently, your perspective makes sense in certain contexts. just be mindful of the balance between genuine connection and influence, right?