"I am the center of the universe. Why doesn't everyone instantly do what I want them to do? Why is it that when I say something other people's thoughts and desires don't magically disappear?" And then twox upvotes and validates the Karen's narcissism.

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https://old.reddit.com/r/TwoXChromosomes/comments/t9vh5p/i_am_the_sun_in_everyones_orbit_but_no_one/

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Title says it all. I am a working mom and I feel like everyone depends on me, but no one values my voice.

At work, I’m a Biology teacher. I fucking love biology. It’s the best subject ever and I could happily talk about a nucleus, or a fox, or a mushroom spore for HOURS with joy and contentment. Not a single student gives a flying fuck. None of them care. Today, I tried taking about genetically modifying a mouse to have no immune system and these kids would rather break pencils, fart and lick walls than engage in any discussion or productive debate. I feel out of touch. I’m empathetic, I treat my students with dignity and respect, but the prevailing theme is “oh Mrs. Anon likes everyone, we can be a total shithead and she’ll still love us and be kind regardless!”

Then I get home. To my 2 children who I also love and adore and respect. And with one child, every single day, the conversation is this: “can I have a cookie?” “Just one, we have to eat dinner.” “OK - minutes later Can I have one MORE cookie? Please please? Last one promise!” Cue this repetition for another 90 minutes. My “no” means nothing.

Then I talk to my other child, and I just want to know how their day was. They act silly and tell lies for shock value, then bounce off and I am left with genuinely no idea how my child’s day was.

Then my husband. He’ll say “are you OK?” I say “No.” and every time…”You know what would make you feel better? Sex!!!” 😐😐

Thanks for listening. I just want my voice to mean something, somewhere. Even if it’s Reddit.

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[–]jet199 12 insightful - 4 fun12 insightful - 3 fun13 insightful - 4 fun -  (1 child)

This sounds nothing like any parent or teacher I know.

2x is mostly men/boys larping as women. Most of them aren't even troons, I don't know why they do it.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Agreed - and I think this is a narcissistic assumption: that being nice to other people should automatically result in them being nice to you, as a teacher, parent or partner. The motivation here is for this person to get the adoration of others, to be their 'sun'. It's a pathology. As you note, this is not what teachers do. They are hired to teach - not make friends with kids. It's not what good parents do - because they're supposed to be parenting - not winning a popularity contest. And it's not what a good adult partner does - who wouldn't say 'no' everytime he/she is asked how they feel - because the partner is supposed to be an adult. I often see narcissistic comments like this from people who want to be in relationships where they can get instant adoration. The relationship with students, children and partner in this case is unhealthy. Christopher Lasch wrote about this trend in the US, in: The Culture of Narcissism.

[–]NeedMoreCoffee 10 insightful - 4 fun10 insightful - 3 fun11 insightful - 4 fun -  (0 children)

Thats a man who wrote that mate.

The post is full of stuff 20something socially awkward men think women say or do but don't. Their first post 10 days ago was a post about their sexscapade where the husband got sucked off by two women while not really talking about what "she" did; and how they love having sex with their non existant husband now.

In the comments there are at least 4 blokes. Considering 3 of them solely have comments in gaming subs, different games each account, and just 2Xchrom I am even suspecting it's the same bloke trying to get extra activity on his post.

If you want to find nonsense to shit on women I would advise you to look somewhere else than reddit because its troon and sad simp land.

[–]BanditMcFuklebuck 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

These broads on this sub are way out of touch with reality. I think if they had their druthers it would be legislated that men wouldn't be allowed to look in their direction unless given express permission.

[–]RandumbZer0 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Fake or not, the scenario stands, seen tons of things like this go down with various couples over the years.

You'd think a teacher would be better suited in dealing with children, especially her own & god forbid the husband is still attracted to a (likely frumpy) mother of 2/teacher..?

[–]jet199 3 insightful - 3 fun3 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

Raging against a fantasy in your head, it's a hobby I guess.

[–]BravoVictor 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Today, I tried taking about genetically modifying a mouse to have no immune system and these kids would rather break pencils, fart and lick walls than engage in any discussion or productive debate.

Huh. That's usually how I feel trying to have a civil debate on Reddit.

I can appreciate someone having stress and wanting to vent on Reddit. I don't think she's being narcissistic. Everyone needs a sounding board sometimes. But she is being foolish. The people on Reddit care even less about her than those kids at school.

[–]filbs111 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Perhaps she should take the husband up on his kind offer.