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		iLoveOncall on Feb 15, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What is the best advice you got on any asp... > 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.

titaniumdafodil on Feb 18, 2023 | [–]

There's a difference between interdependence and dependence, I believe the former is what he meant based on the tribe context

urthor on Feb 16, 2023 | [–]

Often, what people truly need from you is a kick up the backside.

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