Subj : Re: Sweden
To   : Ron L.
From : Aaron Thomas
Date : Fri Aug 08 2025 09:34:05

 RL>  AT> form of jealousy.
 RL> 
 RL> I don't think so.  I believe it's a form of narcissmism.  Here me out.
 RL> 
 RL> I've encountered many people over my years that made mistakes in their
 RL> lives.  But rather than admit that they made a mistake and atone for it,
 RL> they want YOU to make the same mistakes that they did.
 RL> 
 RL> I wondered for a long time as to "why?"  Normal people would warn
 RL> others.  "Don't do that.  I did that and regretted it."  But these types
 RL> of people actively want others to make the same mistakes that they did.
 RL> 
 RL> I finally realized that it's a form of narcissism.  These people can't
 RL> admit that they made a mistake.  Then if they get you to make the same
 RL> mistake their decision is validated as "the right thing" because "that
 RL> happens to everyone."

You explained it perfectly. They don't want to see other people overcome the obstacle; they'd rather see people fall into the same hole that they fell into because it makes them feel better about themselves.

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