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