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Apathy.
Oct 14, 2016 0:11:07 GMT -5
Post by Basement Cat on Oct 14, 2016 0:11:07 GMT -5
I always make errors whenever I state I do not care. People get so angry, like I am dismissing their feelings. But, why? Why am I forced to care? I try my best to avoid conflict, and apathy is the most logical solution. I do not know how to explain it without feelings getting hurt. It's irritating.
I can make an effort to understand a situation. But I just don't care about it.
I do not understand how that is so offensive. It is confusing.
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Post by poppy. on Oct 14, 2016 0:16:31 GMT -5
People often get offended by any lack of something. For example, people do not like/believe in asexuality because it is the lack so sexuality. Therefore the lack of something is difficult to believe/understand, because there is technically nothing there, in a sense. Which is why people have a negative view on apathy as well. And, of course, the phrase "I don't care" is so bastardized into having a negative connotation that people think you are being negative rather than apathetic. What I may suggest is trying to form a different phrase that can voice your apathy without causing unrest. Also be sure to inform a person of your understanding, and if you know they may get offended by your apathy, only let them in on your understanding rather than your feelings (or lack thereof) on the situation. That would make things go more smoothly, I'm sure.
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Apathy.
Oct 14, 2016 0:21:58 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2016 0:21:58 GMT -5
Apathy is one of my greatest faults (if you want to call it a fault). Has to do a lot with the general emotional detachment that I struggle with. It's very hard for me to become invested in something (though, once I am, I likely will be forever). I can recognize others' emotions and understand them, but sometimes it's hard for me to actually care - I'm more interested in facts than feelings.
I've gotten a lot better about it as of late, though. It's frustrating to feel so disconnected.
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