I've said in the past that suffering is relative). It can be difficult to have sympathy for someone who appears better off than you do when you see or hear something from them that claims unhappiness or pain or whatever other negative experience they might be going through. It is a natural thing to write off the bad things others experience when we feel like what we're going through is so much worse. How hard can it be when you have access to nearly unlimited resources? Why should I care if you aren't getting exactly what you want?
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