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On the other hand, I think that kind of pathological altruism may also be a symptom of any person in any era and of any class, with a lower sense of self worth for whatever reason, and compensates through helping other excessively instead of addressing their own misfortune. Or perhaps someone who, for whatever reason, has difficulties with dealing with what's on their own plate, so instead opt to help others. I suppose it's always easier to try to help others than deal with things happening in your own life that you don't want to face. Except for eventually you have to deal with your problems, instead of burying yourself in other peoples' misfortunes. It's kind of a tough call though, I'd imagine. On the one hand you can just say some people are more sensitive to the needs of others. On the other hand, I think too much of anything can be a sign of serious problems or (mental) health issues. As far as you question over the life raft...so basically you're asking us, if we were on the Titanic, what would we do? ![]() Then again, I guess in those situations people will always ask themselves what more they could have done to help when tragedy strikes. I don't think that's an odd reaction. But there's a difference between that and what the article described, imo. *shrug* |
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