I know what you mean. I'm probably reading this a year after you posted, but sometimes rooting me on makes me not want to pursue that goal in certain ways. Or when I'm down about a big obstacle I just hit in a relationship or career, I feel like it's minimized and not understood how big of a deal it feels like to me, followed with some general "you gotta keep your eyes on the prize" or "everything happens for a reason" junk. Then I quickly feel guilty for caring about my dog, or ex girlfriend, or job I didn't get too much. And also build resentment toward that person for not being understanding or knowing what it feels like or saying something to make me feel better even though they tried
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I know what you mean. I'm probably reading this a year after you posted, but sometimes rooting me on makes me not want to pursue that goal in certain ways. Or when I'm down about a big obstacle I just hit in a relationship or career, I feel like it's minimized and not understood how big of a deal it feels like to me, followed with some general "you gotta keep your eyes on the prize" or "everything happens for a reason" junk. Then I quickly feel guilty for caring about my dog, or ex girlfriend, or job I didn't get too much. And also build resentment toward that person for not being understanding or knowing what it feels like or saying something to make me feel better even though they tried