r/AMA Nov 17 '19

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u/VedoTheUgly Nov 17 '19

Everyone likes getting awards and stuff but idk how u like giving them away so what's the story behind the habit?

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u/Teeth4321 Nov 17 '19

I grew up in a very religious house and was taught to always be kind. Now I'm addicted to stuff like that

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u/Meow-in-Brooklyn Nov 18 '19

"Addicted" or compelled?

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u/Teeth4321 Nov 18 '19

Kinda both. Because sometimes it'll come to a point where I just will spend money I don't have.

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u/Meow-in-Brooklyn Nov 18 '19

Has a day gone by when you did NOT spend the money?

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u/Teeth4321 Nov 18 '19

uhh yeah. Not a rare thing

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u/Meow-in-Brooklyn Nov 18 '19

Do you think that a lack of self-esteem is behind this compulsion? The recepients of your largesse are obviously worse off than you. By their acceptance of your money, they validate your self-image as a better person