I’m in this predicament with my soon-to-be 15-year-old son.

  • j4k3@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    I have to avoid my father almost entirely while living in the same house. We are polar opposites and completely incompatible. I’ve learned to appreciate him for what he is, but also know how toxic he is for my mental health and constantly remind myself of Hanlon’s Razor, (assume stupidity over malice).

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      6 days ago

      Wow is this me? Same situation, but conflicted because even though I find him an awful person he’s always provided for my family and continues to let me live rent free. We probably interact once a week.

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      Hanlon’s razor doesn’t work because any sufficiently stupid action is indistinguishable from malice