Suicide Pt. 2
“Life will get better” This is the trope offered to someone in the grips of suicidal ideation. Pain is ephemeral, temporally constrained. You may think now is bad, but the […]
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Contradiction
“I’m 27 years old, never had a girlfriend. I feel suicidal.” “Love will find you when you’re not looking for it,” she replies. “I spend my time indoors… wanking – […]
Age
“You can’t date him; he’s young enough to be your son!” “Mate, she’s like twice your age – you’re such an OAPaedo.” The above quotes reflect society’s age norms when […]
Money
“Why do you want this job?” “I need a girlfriend.” I’m at a crucial juncture in my life. I’ve just completed a Masters degree in a useless subject and now […]
Therapy
“I’m not going to teach you how to pick up women,” she mutters in a dour Scottish accent. I can feel her eyes judging me, but I gather that’s why […]
