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Ferric67 · M
Yes, they're selfish over good deeds
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@Ferric67 it's a very empty feeling to be on the receiving end

TinyViolins · 31-35, M
I've learned a while back that there's a big difference between being nice and being kind.

Nice people want others to like them, want to feel good about themselves, want something in return for their acts. They turn good deeds into a performance.

Kind people do things because they're empathetic beings that see someone in need of help. They don't want anything in return. They just want to do their part to relieve other people's suffering
BillyMack · 46-50, M
I used to. But now I try to give them the benefit of the doubt. Slight change in outlook has helped me manage expectations.
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ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@mindstruggle I mean someone who is typically selfish and usually doesn't do anything nice for you even when they're in the position to. They usually choose themselves. And in order to feel like a good person, they're nice to you on the rare occasion they think it makes them a good person, not because they enjoy being nice. And you can tell because they shoo you away afterwards thinking you should be appeased and grateful. Like their kindness is a sign from the universe... Because otherwise they don't let you finish your sentences without talking about themselves.
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Yeah, that makes a lot of sense… it must feel disappointing when someone only shows kindness for their own image.
Miram · 31-35, F
It's okay to be guarded. In fact, it might be smarter and makes life easier
I've had that happen before. Or it gets used against you later in an argument 😂
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@MicrowaveDinner Yep! That's exactly what I'm talking about. That's the same thought I had in my mind when they did were being nice.
Honestly, no. If it’s helpful and nothing is being asked in return, I thank them and keep going.
GuiltyBiStander · 31-35, F
Not really.

Real actions and objective results are all that matter - not made up stories about "reasons".

I live in my own head, not anyone else's.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@GuiltyBiStander until they use it against you in an argument later. Glad you don't know people like that.
StarLily · 51-55, F
Ive known people like that
FoxyQueen · 51-55, F
🤷‍♀

I profitted so, it's all good.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@FoxyQueen to me if feels gross if it's not genuine.
JackDaniels · 46-50, M
smiler2012 · 61-69
@ScreamingFox 🤔maybe it is best not to read into to there reasons and motive if selfish or not just see it as a nice gesture
WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F
Or so they can hold it above you later
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@WaryWitchWandering yup, that's the stuff lol
Magenta · F
Of course. That is human nature.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@Magenta not all humans lol
basilfawlty89 · 36-40, M
Unfortunately, yes.
Or to use it as leverage as part of manipulation.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@basilfawlty89 it's cruel. They erode your trust.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
Its really for them they are doing it.
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
@V00doo Glad it's not in my head. Because I almost got my hopes up. It almost felt like kindness, but heavy and disingenuous...

 
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