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Re:Ask HN: What is the best advice you got on any aspect of ... by iLoveOncall on Wednesday February 15, 2023 @07:19AM (#34802813)
> Some piece of psychology research said having others depend on you is a deep source of happiness.

I find it to be the absolute opposite. It's absolutely draining.

You can quickly become exhausted and apathic when constantly having people rely on you.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the best advice you got on any aspect of ... by urthor on Wednesday February 15, 2023 @07:42PM (#34813297)
Often, what people truly need from you is a kick up the backside.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the best advice you got on any aspect of ... by titaniumdafodil on Saturday February 18, 2023 @01:55AM (#34844646)
There's a difference between interdependence and dependence, I believe the former is what he meant based on the tribe context
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