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If someone thanks you or apologizes and they are showing no gratitude or empathy is it still valid?

Growing up I was always taught to apologize and really mean it and I fou d either others don't apologize or they say it because they have to but they don't really care. I mean now it's gotten to the point where people do things and act like I'm too insignificant to even notice.
And if I'm honest I resent the severe punishment I endured to be "nice!".

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zeeva70 · F

I've learned that many people don't know what empathy even means so it's apples and oranges.

Peppa · 31-35, F

@zeeva70 haha... that's makes a lot of sense to me.
Wish we could divide the world into matching or complimentary groups.

zeeva70 · F

@Peppa That would be ideal, wouldn't it? Keeping the focus on you, what makes you happy, and self-care is the only way to go.

Peppa · 31-35, F

@zeeva70 I'm finally learning how to be more assertive. I've always been afraid to express myself. Hopefully that'll stop me from needing that apology and just accept, we're not the same type of people n move on

zeeva70 · F

@Peppa 🥂🤗🏆️