>>57331751Well, there's showing yourself in a vulnerable state, and there's mental illness, to put it bluntly. The person who burst into tears upon hearing the word "slug" clearly had some sort of experience that made them have that reaction. In that case, they shouldn't be judged for that reaction, but rather for not having done anything about it - assuming they haven't, of course. Having trauma isn't weakness, because that's usually completely outside of your control. Refusing to do anything about that issue and facing your weaknesses, that's actual weakness. Sure, it's hard, but you can't run away forever. It's gonna hurt you AND others.
My ex was someone who desperately needed professional help because of various issues, but it was always the same whining about how "therapy doesn't help" because "it didn't help in the past". Later I recognized that it was pure cowardice, and that I couldn't do anything to help. I bailed, because I was just being used.I think it's generally fine to have a high standard for yourself, but it can be harmful both to yourself and others, ironically just like the other thing I described. There is a fine line between healthy self-preservation and egoism. In the end, you are the most important person in your life, but at the same time, it's not easy to be a happy person completely on your own. It's definitely difficult to strike a balance, and it won't work with everyone, quite the opposite.
Uuh... Pokémon.
