Am I sympathising or just selfish

[Goth Boy]

I hate seeing people hurt or unhappy
But not because I care about them
It's because It makes me feel unwell
So when I help others, I am really helping myself

Am I selfish

 

[Ruffles]

The suffering of others making you feel unwell is a sort of vague description of sympathy. It can be more nuanced than that but it still counts, imo.

And If you can actually accomplish both helping yourself and another person, that's still a net positive.

 

[Ruffles]

Shitpost central is the new philosopher's pub

 

[DoflaMihawk]

Everyone alive follows their own self-interest. If yours includes helping people, then that's a good thing.

 

[RavenSupreme]

You’re fine.

 

[Nep Nep]

Fucking shellfish