Related, we as a society really need more options for people who cannot safely be in proximity to others - either specific other people or people in general. "Move out or shut up" is not helpful if you don't have money or a suitable non-monetary alternative.
>>Of course, as I mentioned in the post above, humans tend to do unhealthy versions of negative-based relationships. But not quite always.<<
A variation is to have someone in opposition to you, who can troubleshoot your arguments. This could involve negative emotions, but does not requite ill feeling. It is also an extremely helpful way to both refine your arguments, and to inoculate yourself against opposition-arguments. Heck, sometimes you may get useful ideas or win-wins which you would otherwise never have considered.
Re: Yes ...
Date: 2024-01-15 04:13 am (UTC)Related, we as a society really need more options for people who cannot safely be in proximity to others - either specific other people or people in general. "Move out or shut up" is not helpful if you don't have money or a suitable non-monetary alternative.
>>Of course, as I mentioned in the post above, humans tend to do unhealthy versions of negative-based relationships. But not quite always.<<
A variation is to have someone in opposition to you, who can troubleshoot your arguments. This could involve negative emotions, but does not requite ill feeling. It is also an extremely helpful way to both refine your arguments, and to inoculate yourself against opposition-arguments. Heck, sometimes you may get useful ideas or win-wins which you would otherwise never have considered.