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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
But why do you care about other peoples situations that don’t impact you? Especially enough to tag those individuals with names like parasites. I just don’t get it. It’s a lot of assuming there is resentment in other peoples relationships, which isn’t necessarily the case.
It can certainly lead to more family free time, which some value more than others.
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It's more of an exaggerated buzzword we like on CP. Like calling Airdrie a parasite community. I mean, the term is technically accurate, but you're correct that it's a bit loaded.
My interest in it is the same as my interest in pretty much anything else that doesn't affect me. I'm always fascinated by people who mount their winter tires on steelies and install them on their nice cars. Does it affect me? No, but it does fascinate me. Or people who have a fast car, but won't goose it off a light with me when I just want to race up to the speed limit? Very weird. Lots of things like this.
There may not be resentment within the relationship, but I do think it's unhealthy, unfair and unethical for one grown adult to put themselves in a situation where another grown adult has to support them through their entire life. Disabilities being an importance exception - both mental and physical. I have nothing but respect for somebody willing to support a disabled spouse as that is a person who took a vow seriously and is really living a life of service.