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View submission: Do you ever feel depressed?
Just be careful you’re not falling into the trap of still seeking validation and that’s why you feel isolated and depressed. You don’t need other people to share your views and values (unless you are trying to build a life together obviously).
A huge part of me simplifying my life has come from strengthening my self belief. I know myself and my values and I don’t need other people to understand me. When people at work or my friends or family talk about things I don’t agree with I just let them. Doesn’t change how I feel and I don’t feel obliged to change how they feel. I talk about my life, they talk about theirs.
Obviously it’s nice to have people around you who you can relate to, and it’s important to share values with your life partner. I think though if you’re struggling being around people who live differently to you then maybe you’re not as confident in your choices as you might think. That was certainly the case for me in the past.
Comment by [deleted] at 26/02/2025 at 22:03 UTC
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Comment by 83firefly at 27/02/2025 at 02:01 UTC
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Ooh, I needed to read this today!! ♥