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Yup…I don't get the "looking for" hugs or prayers. If I hear about someone's hardship or bad news I might send a (((hugs))) or a good luck but don't ask for it. Weird.
Nothing screams a need of reinforcement more than "like and share if you agree."
This. I got rid of Facebook nearly two years ago. I was very tired of all the religious posts, platitudes, photos of people I would never meet, and pics of animal cruelty, among other crap. It only detracted from my otherwise perfect life I find it funny when people I know complain about FB endlessly, say they're going to deactivate their account, but never do.
Forget the meme -- what about the people in REAL life who go around giving unwanted hugs? Ick!! I was standing with a couple of friends/co-workers who were discussing the stages of bereavement -- both had lost their husbands, one a couple of years ago, another one recently. I was listening quietly, having no experience with what they were going through, but willing to be supportive, when another co-worker (a male) walked up with the "Oh, you poor thing" look on their face to give the recently bereaved co-worker a sympathetic hug. Then he turned to the other friend and said, "And you, too, I know it must still be a struggle," and hugged her. Then he turned to me and said, "Well, I don't want to leave you out!" and I took a step back, put my hand up, half-jokingly, and said, "No, I'm good!" He was a bit taken aback, and said, "Gee, I've never had anyone turn down a hug, before!" I don't mind a light, friendly hugs, but he was into bear-hugs. Not required . . .
Nothing screams a need of reinforcement more than "like and share if you agree."
Yes. I was recently subject to a multi-paragraph blurb about how everyone should be nice and think of others (which is all fine and good) that ended with news of an aunt battling cancer and an entreaty to share the entire post "if you care about ending cancer forever!"
I'm sure everyone (except unscrupulous oncologists) care about ending cancer forever. Re-posting some rambling social media post is not going to do one jot to make that happen.
I also hate those '20 Questions to Get to Know You" things you're supposed to fill out and pass along. I can't imagine anyone actually reads every one. Also, if you want to know someone, have a conversation and get to know them!
It all feels like Friendship 2.0, Now 75% Quicker! except it's really not.
OP: Block the sender and move on with your day. Honestly if this is your biggest concern in your life it appears your life is going well, why spoil it with trivial complaints about something you can control?
OP: Block the sender and move on with your day. Honestly if this is your biggest concern in your life it appears your life is going well, why spoil it with trivial complaints about something you can control?
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I find it funny when people I know complain about FB endlessly, say they're going to deactivate their account, but never do.
