I made a similar post a couple of years ago, but I think it’s time again after seeing a few nice-guy/incel posts here. So, guys who have made it to the other side, what would you say to your previous self? I’ll leave my own personal answer in a comment below.

  • BodePlotHole@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    I mean my parents are not good people. Huge part of it. Alcoholism and anger pretty much ruled the roost in my childhood.

    Not that it alleviates me of any blame, but I’ve always been very comfortable with negativity and confrontation.

    I also think they’re is a lot of it that comes from "children raising children; " In regards to how much behavior I learned from boys my own age, and boys only slightly older, but no less ignorant.

    It’s funny how sensitive I was to anything remotely hurtful, and simultaneously completely without empathy for anyone of any kind.