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LuckyCharms

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6. My problem seems to be...

Reply to A-Schwarzenegger (Reply #5)

Wed Jul 2, 2025, 02:11 AM

Jul 2

that I like myself, and I expect others to treat me the way I treat myself...but that's elusive.

It's true what they say about expectations...if you don't have any, you'll never be disappointed.

And in the worse times, I wonder why the hell I like myself anyway.

Maybe what I offer isn't worth as much as I think it is.

In fact, in the big picture...I guess I know it's not worth anything at all.

Sorry, I'm just having a bad time. getting too philosophical here.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Jul 1 OP

(I think) I get it. A-Schwarzenegger Jul 1 #1

Partially for the reason you think... LuckyCharms Jul 2 #2

Aw, sorry. A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2 #3

Thank you a lot. LuckyCharms Jul 2 #4

Thanks, Lucky. A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2 #5

My problem seems to be... LuckyCharms Jul 2 #6

I'd say do your best but A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2 #7

Take good care of yourself. LuckyCharms Jul 2 #8

I used to karaoke that song... Wounded Bear Jul 2 #9