Saturday, March 20, 2010

False Sympathy Strengthens Delusions

There is a point when being nice is actually only hurting the person. Sure we want to be a good friend and a cordial person to all but at what cost? When a friend or another comes to you and has a complaint that is not justified why should we sympathize with them? Sure you may be able to strengthen your relationship with that person but would it not be strengthened under false pretenses? Furthermore you are strengthening the individuals belief that they are justified in their position. So the next time someone rightfully takes a parking spot they were going to try and occupy they are strengthened in their belief that the spot should belong to them instead, all because you agreed with them the last time a similar situation ensued. To quote a phrase from my generation "keep it real". It may be a little harder to do at the time but in the long run it would be far more beneficial to everyone involved.
Posted by at 9:26 PM

4 comments:

  1. Does this mean you are considering righteously kicking KC in the nutz?

    ha ha ha :)
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  2. Haha, no. This post wasn't even pertaining specifically to KC but I see how it can relate. I believe that when me and KC talk I am very blunt with my points of view and he often does not like what I have to say, but at least I'm not being fake.
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  3. But you of all people should have dick-punched some sense into him - but you chose not to. Why?

    Or is your blog post all about lamenting what you could have done to help, had you been a better friend?

    Honestly Wondering
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  4. I am not sure why you say I have chose not to talk some sense into Casey... I have tried many times. You seem to think because he knows me and I have talked face to face with him that I somehow have more clout with him. I assure you that he responds/reacts the same to me as he does anyone else that tried to tell him he is being foolish.
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