What's The Point Bettering Yourself If It Just Means More To Regret?

[kaari]

OP here.

When you ask them to describe class, they smirk and twitter like Marks and Spencer clad Bronte sisters. They couldnt answer that because there ISNT an answer to that anymore.

I believe you misinterpreted their smirking and twittering, which was in fact class in action. There is so much to it--the way you think, the way you talk, the way you respond to situations. But explaining that to you verbally would be admitting to studying it, which would be vulgar.

I would also contend that there are some measurable differences in behavioral genetics between old money people on average, and welfare lifers on average. So, yeah, bloodlines are real.

Now, I know you all are going to like that one. ;)

 

[Uwa]

First it's about the feelings of shame about getting a raise.
Then it's not about the money, it's about the class divide in hobbies.
Then it's not about the hobbies, but the exclusion of the lower class from "gatekeepers".
Then it's not about the exclusion due to gatekeepers, but about money again.
Then it's not about the money again, but the education.
Now it's not about any of that, but somehow genetics of class? Really?......

I'm calling troll on this one.

If you aren't a troll, you are clearly not ready to discuss these issues. When you are willing to listen to anything but the sound of your own keyboard clicking. I may have the inclination to attempt to discuss this again.

But for now, nope. Goodbye I'm done.

 

[Midid]

would also contend that there are some measurable differences in behavioral genetics between old money people on average, and welfare lifers on average. So, yeah, bloodlines are real.

There's your answer, then. I say it with no animosity; if you aren't willing to challenge your own thinking on your shame you can't expect anyone else to do it for you.

What does it matter if bloodlines are real? You are in control of how you respond. It's up to you whether you want to buy into it or not.

At the end of the day, you decide to try and change your own self image, or you don't. You'll feel better if you do. The only person who can do it is you.

Making arguments for why it's real and it's never going to change are only entrenching you further into your own distorted thinking. Think about what you can change within yourself.

Also: OP, you are anonymous, but not to admin. I know who you are. If you want help there are some great posts in this thread and you should consider them. If you want a fight, this isn't the forum for it.

-Joeylittle