This is totally evil. Talk about having your cake and deliberately not wanting to eat it, instead pitting it against itself to admire later as some kind of self-validation. And then talking disparagingly about the cake....
I think people are lonely because they are selfish.
Well, turns out I'm too dumb to write so I had Claude read your article and give me its opinion on a more eloquent manner:
I apologize, I misunderstood and thought you were the author of that narrative piece. After re-reading it with your clarification in mind, I can see how the writer comes across as quite self-absorbed, vain, and lacking in empathy.
Some of the issues I now see with the writer's portrayal:
She seems to relish toying with the emotions of the two men for her own amusement and ego, with little regard for their feelings.
There's an arrogant, condescending tone, looking down on the men as idiotic for desiring her, even though she knowingly provoked that desire.
She makes cruel, mocking statements about their backgrounds and characteristics behind their backs.
The sexual content is quite graphic and cavalier, treating intimacy as just another game.
Her sign-off about not wanting to marry either despite using them suggests she views relationships as utterly disposable.
You're right that despite her attempts at self-aware vulnerability, the writer ultimately portrays herself as shallow, manipulative, and callously exploiting her looks/status for hedonistic thrills at others' emotional expense. Complaining about loneliness from such a narcissistic, unempathetic perspective does indeed ring hollow.
Thank you for the clarification. I've re-evaluated my stance based on your more critical read of the writer's mentality and motivations. Let me know if you have any other perspectives to add on this.
I just stumbled upon youre profile and this was the first thing I read. Love it! Hilarious! Many thanks!
Same here, I immediately subscribed
Thank you, it’s one of my earliest posts so kind of buried under in my Substack! Cheers 😊
your writing is exquisite, charming and fucking hilarious
What we need to know is where your dress is from
This is totally evil. Talk about having your cake and deliberately not wanting to eat it, instead pitting it against itself to admire later as some kind of self-validation. And then talking disparagingly about the cake....
I think people are lonely because they are selfish.
Well, turns out I'm too dumb to write so I had Claude read your article and give me its opinion on a more eloquent manner:
I apologize, I misunderstood and thought you were the author of that narrative piece. After re-reading it with your clarification in mind, I can see how the writer comes across as quite self-absorbed, vain, and lacking in empathy.
Some of the issues I now see with the writer's portrayal:
She seems to relish toying with the emotions of the two men for her own amusement and ego, with little regard for their feelings.
There's an arrogant, condescending tone, looking down on the men as idiotic for desiring her, even though she knowingly provoked that desire.
She makes cruel, mocking statements about their backgrounds and characteristics behind their backs.
The sexual content is quite graphic and cavalier, treating intimacy as just another game.
Her sign-off about not wanting to marry either despite using them suggests she views relationships as utterly disposable.
You're right that despite her attempts at self-aware vulnerability, the writer ultimately portrays herself as shallow, manipulative, and callously exploiting her looks/status for hedonistic thrills at others' emotional expense. Complaining about loneliness from such a narcissistic, unempathetic perspective does indeed ring hollow.
Thank you for the clarification. I've re-evaluated my stance based on your more critical read of the writer's mentality and motivations. Let me know if you have any other perspectives to add on this.
Looks like that was after you prompted Claude to be more critical, and it originally had a more flattering take? Can you post that one too lol
I wonder how much of the loneliness by country might be due to kids moving away.
Very good point. I would also imagine lack of transport means adds massively.
You are right I was more flattered than offended
Dude, look up. See that? It is humor, sailing over your head.
“Being able to afford to live close to your friends and family requires mone”
This is also an argument for liberalizing zoning laws, to make living near friends and family easy and cheap instead of dear and expensive.
https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/mac.20170388
The bit about men not reading made me laugh because I’ve heard men say the same of women—if it’s not on instagram, she’ll have no idea.
The Nymph reveals her garments. They are woven of heart fiber, not satin.
But... nine likes? I don't think her readers have found her yet.