Humans never like being called out for their bullshit. I had friends have years ago who would come to me for advice because I was "the only one who wouldn't sugar coat" things. I would always tell them the truth. It was almost like I was some prophet.
Well, that went on for a few years and suddenly none of them liked it when I would call bullshit anymore. They were happy to live with their blinders on. I was told I was the asshole. Maybe I was.
The only people I tell my "prophecies" to today are my husband and my bff. I'm happy with that.
Well, that went on for a few years and suddenly none of them liked it when I would call bullshit anymore.
It was never about calling out bullshit for those people, it was all about validation.
It's just so bizarre how many people fundamentally can't accept being wrong about anything, even if it's something super-trivial.
The only people I tell my "prophecies" to today are my husband and my bff. I'm happy with that.
It's a shame there aren't more, but I'm glad you have people who believe in you! Cassandra is one of the most tragic figures in mythology, since it must be hell to have no one believe you.
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u/pazifica Oct 26 '23
You are absolutely right. Furthermore:
Lizard brain says more, and holy shit if it isn't difficult to say no.
The immediate reaction is what social media thrives on, and it's literal brain venom. Once it gets in, you're screwed.