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[–] x00za@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

t the end of the day, all human relations rely on a cost/benefit analysis. If I’m losing more than I’m gaining from this relationship, why should I continue it?

I would drop a person that thinks like this in an instant.

I also don’t think you’re doing that person any favors by ignoring their bad behavior.

Nobody said anything about ignoring. People can help people, yet lately they only think of themselves.

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Would you really maintain a relationship with somebody who made you unhappy? Somebody who abused you? Somebody who didn't respect you? And if so, why?

People can help people, yet lately they only think of themselves.

Why "lately"?

It's not only thinking of yourself. It's thinking about yourself and the people who aren't fucking you up. If somebody has a history of toxic behavior, then you have to take that into account. If you let that affect you, you're A) harming yourself and B) are less able to help the people who actually do love you and respect you.

[–] x00za@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Ah, so you're including abuse. Well abuse is a no go ofcourse. All the rest is just something you'll have to live with and first reflect upon yourself. If somebody suddenly respects you less, maybe you're not being respectful either. Regarding the unhappy argument. I find that extremely selfish. My friends are not MEANT to make me happy. They are meant to be there when I'm unhappy. Sometimes they'll have to "make me unhappy" to make me realize my mistakes. That's what friendship is all about. If somebody drops you for being at your worst, they are worse.

[–] zarkanian@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 hour ago

Abuse doesn't have to be physical, though. It can also be emotional.

I'm not saying to drop your friends and family at the first signs of negativity. There are people, though, who are not good for you, and nothing you can do can change that. The sooner you figure out who those people are and get them out of your life, the better.

My friends are not MEANT to make me happy. They are meant to be there when I’m unhappy.

What if they make you feel worse when you're unhappy?

I mean, it looks like we agree that friends should, if not make you happy, at least make your life better in some way. I'm talking about the people who are making your life worse.

Sometimes they’ll have to “make me unhappy” to make me realize my mistakes. That’s what friendship is all about.

What if you don't agree that they're mistakes?