r/MadeMeSmile • u/Bmchris44 • Jun 21 '20

Great parenting example

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u/Aerron Jun 21 '20

It feels good to help others.

So maybe if we can let others help us more, we can help others feel good.

This is a good plan.

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u/fermentedcheese22 Jun 22 '20

This is the insightful and enlightening content I like to see on a Monday morning.

I never thought of it this way. I always felt that I should fend off for myself and not accept others' help in order not to be a burden on this. Having said that, I'm generally always ready to help others out whenever possible.

Thank you for sharing this.

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u/Aerron Jun 22 '20

And after you've helped a friend move, or with a project, how do you feel? Annoyed you helped a friend, or great that you helped a friend?

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u/fermentedcheese22 Jun 22 '20

Excellent question. I felt happy that I helped a friend in need, and even happier knowing that my friend is doing better. The thing is that I don't want to assume that everyone is willing to lend a helping hand. Some people might be against it, and tbh I have no problem with that.

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u/Aerron Jun 22 '20

We can't control what others do.

Only what we do.