• phdepressed@sh.itjust.works
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    9 hours ago

    I mean the good thing going is already implied via the years before.

    Life goals vary by person. These may not be the entirety of their life goals but a representation of one that is attainable to many. A strong and happy connection with your partner to the point they desire a child with you enough to go through pregnancy and childbirth and raising a child is not shallow

    Very few people reach celebrity or make noticeable impact. Participation in minor community improvement is about as much as most people manage and its ok to be content with that.

    • finitebanjo@piefed.world
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      5 minutes ago

      I don’t include procreation, no matter how “healthy and proper” a relationship, on the same level as noticeable impact or becoming a part of recorded culture, nor even at the level of minor community improvement.

      I’m a consequentialist, short term satisfaction or pleasures are of zero inherent value unless they aid in the production of longterm gains or advancements for all people.

      It’s almost like people expect medal for deciding not to use a condom.