markofthewise | Sokka the 78th

[After ditching Ed in the tunnels, Sokka has had some thinking to do. He's lost Suki and now he's lost Edward. His relationship with other people has seemed strained too. When it comes down to it, he doesn't particularly feel bad about this, but he is worried about ending up alone. Being alone is bad. But then, so is the life he had before. Well, if the journals are good for one thing, it's for sorting out dilemmas without giving yourself away. So he heads to the journal, disguises his handwriting, and asks:]

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If you were changed in a way that made you happier, but pushed other people away, would it be worth staying that way? I mean, it's not worth it to make yourself miserable just for the sake of other people, right? That'd be ridiculous.

[Yeah. Totally ridiculous. That was stupid of him to even ask. He stares at the page, shakes his head, and pushes it away. Later he'll reply to it, but for now, he decides to do work instead of wallowing in pointless contemplation.

For people who might want Sokka in person, he's up to his usual routine.]

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'Comfort' as in what you're willing to put up with emotionally, not something you're looking for in others.

If you're fine with cutting people off, there's not much point in asking other people about it. Kinda contradicts the stance of not caring about what other people think or not wanting to get involved with them.

That said, most relationships that are anything beyond convenient for the moment are going to require give and take, and that includes giving a shit either way, and sometimes inconveniencing yourself. If you don't think it's worth it, eventually all you're going to attract are people who will stick with you until it's likewise convenient for them to leave you in the dirt for something else.

Usually, that's going to be when you need them most, because that's when it'll be most inconvenient and uncomfortable for them.

So you're saying it's better to put up with their problems, because I might need them later. Sounds about right.

If thats how you want to take it, yeah. I'm talking more about relationships you want to invest in though. There's always gonna be give and take and some pain involved. If you're not willing to do that, then yeah, you're better off going it alone. Just don't expect that many people to care about you or be willing to help you out when you need it. That's the payoff for living that way.

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