Another reason romantic commitment doesn't appeal to me: the leverage that comes with not being depended on is so great it's palpable.

A lot of the horseshit people put up with stems from having to eat it so they can provide for others.

I don't have that problem, i dont ever want to have that problem, and i think that is for the best.

If shit is ever going to get better for your average working person, we need people on the front lines with little to lose. People who will quit that job, push that line, do that time, etc.

I feel very fit for that role.

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Disgustedman · 61-69, M Best Comment

I recall a time I was talking to my mother about her job. At one point I said "Mom don't you wish you could do something else?" She then looked at me and replied "Do you think I really want to be working at this company?"

"I would have liked to have done other jobs gone to other states but with three kids to care for I was stuck and I couldn't risk it"

While I understood, the sad fact was she took her frustration out on my older sister and me. The youngest was her pet. I wish our family hadn't been shattered. This is what suicide can do to a family.

Eternity · 26-30, M

@Disgustedman that sounds awful. The pain of being borne out of duty or obligation rather than pure love does indeed cut deep.

Sorry man.

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