Can’t miss what you rarely get

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I mean, I have been conditioned to assume that most people have ulterior motives, so it’s easier to just avoid that kind of stuff

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Same way polar bears can survive insane cold temperatures. We’re kinda coded to adapt to it.

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Never really get much after you're done growing. Atleast from people who aren't your parents

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I practice self love (no not that kind, the emotional kind). I know I’m good and I enjoy being in my own company so I don’t necessarily feel the need for external affection (though I can still appreciate it)

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Since we don’t know what it is like to get it regularly, you can’t miss what you don’t know…

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Used to it from the start

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Substitute positive confirmation with near death and high adrenaline activities, mountain biking, free climbing, etc

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you just never expect it from people. so when it does come, it's a surprise

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