What do you envy most about others?

I envy the ability to smile. Even if it is a joyous moment I might not smile because others are around and that, when I was younger, translates to weakness. I feel like I have a great smile and once I do share it I no longer carry the same prejudice.

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MushroomFaerie

There's no point, envy doesn't help you. You just have to focus on yourself and not compare yourself.
Much more people than you realize and wandering around feeling the same, we all have issues though, smiling is most certainly not a weakness.
We learn some fucked up things as a kid, doesn't make it real

EdDieBloo · 31-35, M

@MushroomFaerie so the reason I mentioned a smile is because that has lead to me losing opportunities in life. I don't mean only in the relationship world but the business one too. While I do comprehend what you're saying I don't feel my lack of smiling is a weakness. That in itself has provided me with opportunities only "looking" tough can provide. I guess you're just in perfect tune with yourself than the majority of us. Thank you for your comment.

MushroomFaerie

@EdDieBloo I'm not in perfect tune at all. If it works for you then go for it.
Maybe where you live is different.

EdDieBloo · 31-35, M

It's always different where someone else lives. The experience of a black man in Atlanta is different from the one in Arkansas. Same way the experience of a lesbian woman in Atlanta is different from one in Missouri. You just sound like you had the answer to it all.