• BossDj@lemm.ee
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    22 hours ago

    some people aren’t there for a conversation, but are just waiting for the right moment to say the thing they want to say to get the brain chemicals they reward themselves with once they say it.

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      17 hours ago

      get the brain chemicals they reward themselves

      Damn. They should probably see a doctor about that and not take drugs.

    • verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works
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      21 hours ago

      High five for you and everybody else here. It’s like one of the 12 Rules for Life, assume that the other person knows things that you don’t. Remembering that rule tames the racing thoughts and helps me to listen effectively for a few moments. It holds relationships together.