RE: Dropping the addict

I have only been involved with 3D Printing as an observer, but it looks like a lot of fun :)

Some people don't recognize the damage that they are doing when they are "helping" - some know exactly. What I find interesting on Hive for example, is when people are constantly complaining about whatever it is, they see themselves as adding perspective. However, they make the assumption that they are the only ones who are doing so from that perspective. I think this is because a lot of people don't actually interact much in the real world these days. For me, I don't surround myself with idiots, yes-men or people who universally agree with me and, I am not only talking to people on Hive.

Welcome back any time :)

Thanks for the warm welcome back.

From a psychology point of view (not a psychologist just find psychology interesting and important) I notice a deficit with a person who is obsessed with helping others. In that their home/personal life might greatly suffer, because there is a trauma or some kind of issue they are not able to address with themselves, or realize is there in some cases. So in an attempt to fix (or avoid taking a look at) the issue, it becomes an outer seeking rather than an inner seeking and can easily become corrosive to their loved ones.

Maybe there is a correlation with what you mentioned about your dad.

With my friend, it's impossible for her to ever be wrong about anything or see things from an outside perspective, and she will scream in rage if you try.. So.. limit interaction and yes man the shit out of her is my way of coping/dealing with it. I love her and care about her and know she's a good person, so I just deal with it. Perception greatly varies between everyone and who I am to say I am even correct with how I perceive what is going on in her mind? I would like to believe that's humility, to be objective with myself.

However, they make the assumption that they are the only ones who are doing so from that perspective. I think this is because a lot of people don't actually interact much in the real world these days.

Well put, and from my perspective this is all by design with specific intent, lemme go grab my tin foil hat :D

Below is my dedicated 3D printing account. If you ever find yourself getting more involved than just an observational point of view, I would be happy to answer any questions or help you in any ways that I can.

Thank you for the great conversation @tarazkp.