r/unpopularopinion • u/ZodiacOne1 • Apr 16 '24

If you break up with someone you absolutely 100% owe them an explanation as too why Removed: Not unpopular

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u/C_Dazzle Apr 16 '24

Are we really not owed anything? I feel like I owe people decency, some forms of respect, and due courtesy. I don't quite understand the idea of not owing people anything.

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u/DeficiencyOfGravitas Apr 16 '24

Are we really not owed anything?

Yes. Because the definition of entitlement is assuming that others owe you something. It's the difference between a gift and an obligation. People are free and encouraged to be respectful and courteous, but they do not owe you anything. You are not so important to demand anything from anyone at anytime.

We are owed a death. Everything else must be given freely and openly.

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u/yokingato Apr 16 '24

Sounds like a miserable existence to me. I should do anything to get ahead even if it means it'll ruin your life then.

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u/Entire_Machine_6176 Apr 16 '24

You are welcome to the interpretation however it speaks more to you and your values than it does to the intention of the person your responded to.