Also, is self empathy even a thing? Is self empathy distinct from self pity?

  • EnsignWashout@startrek.website
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    2 months ago

    Lots of folks replying don’t seem believe in self empathy.

    That makes me sad.

    Self empathy is the foundation of empathy toward others.

    The golden rule - treat others as I want to be treated - only really became effective, for my friends, after I learned to treat myself well.

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      2 months ago

      The golden rule does not work. What if I like to be treated like shit? What if I like physical abuse because it gets me off? Does that mean I should treat others this way?