One thing I have never understood…

When you’re going through difficult times and someone tells you, “Other people are going through worse.”

Is that supposed to be comforting ?

What does that change about your situation ?

[b]Why[/b] would that make you feel better ?

And seriously, what kind of person feels [b]better[/b] for knowing others are in worse shape than they are ? 🥺

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sciguy18 · M

This kind of statement is obviously not intended to make someone feel better. It’s purpose is to allow the recipient to put their situation into perspective.

You aren’t happy because someone else is worse off than you. You are simply aware that your situation is not as bad as others.

That being said, everyone’s problems are important to them because they are [b][u]their[/u][/b] problems.