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[penpoint]

I have a question. Consider it a bit of a survey or questionnaire. I'm curious. I want to remain anonymous, so that people feel like they can safely remain anonymous, as well.

What does love mean to you here? What did it mean to you at home? Is it different for both?

Relationships are seemingly more complicated here than they would be at most of our homes. I was wondering if others felt the same.

How are you managing it here in a place where it does seem more complicated? Are you doing the same things you would have done if you were at home?

Thank you for your time.

Comments

text; permanon

[zunge]

Love is an unnecessary delusion that manipulates people and which people manipulate others with. There are always strings attached, it's unlikely to be genuine, and I've long since decided not to bother with such fantasies. I'm not someone anyone is capable of giving two fucks about anyway, so why bother?

permanon

[penpoint]

That's pretty pessimistic, even to me. It sounds like you've been hurt.

I think you're the first I've heard who has said no one could care about you.

[zunge]

I prefer the terms 'cynical' and 'realistic.'

It wouldn't surprise me if there are others. For every person who speaks up, there are many who don't.

[penpoint]

It's not realistic to assume not a single person cares about you. Unless you're just that terrible. Are you that terrible?

Probably, but you're the first who's spoken up.

[zunge]

Done some shitty things, sure, but that's more a side reason, not the main one. Some people are just wired differently enough that it'd pan out that way.

I'll give you that.

[penpoint]

Sure enough people are pretty varied. You seem to be taking your status as an unlovable person in stride. Good for you, at least.

[ He probably shouldn't enable it, but... oh well. Good for you, Noiz. ]

[zunge]

Better than being a fool who wastes their time trying to aim for the impossible. That wouldn't be very smart.