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I think that is part of the point. Humans are social creatures. Without the society we live, we would lack our humanity altogether. You cannot separate yourself from the the social structure, it is impossible. It is that structure which built and created your humanity in the first place.
The reason I gave the full background was because it gave context for the original post, and was therefore relevant. Also, people were asking for background so I gave it.
You speak of separating yourself from society and thinking of yourself as an individual not fulfilling any needs. This makes no sense to me. We exist through reference to others whether we like it or not. What is important is how we build an understanding and relation to the others around us. Empathy, intimacy, and social connection. These are the traits that matter, that are of utmost importance. If the relation to and understanding I have with others around is negative in of itself, how am I to build a self-identity that contradicts that? It doesn't make sense. I do like my body, and I have healthy self-identity. Here I am trying to extend that beyond the limited realms I have built that in to other people and men my own age. In this way, I can build on my self-identity to become even healthier and more adaptive than it was before.
Also, you view yourself as an individual with no connection to society to fulfill your healthy self-identity needs? This makes no sense to me, could you explain yourself?
The reason I gave the full background was because it gave context for the original post, and was therefore relevant. Also, people were asking for background so I gave it.
You speak of separating yourself from society and thinking of yourself as an individual not fulfilling any needs. This makes no sense to me. We exist through reference to others whether we like it or not. What is important is how we build an understanding and relation to the others around us. Empathy, intimacy, and social connection. These are the traits that matter, that are of utmost importance. If the relation to and understanding I have with others around is negative in of itself, how am I to build a self-identity that contradicts that? It doesn't make sense. I do like my body, and I have healthy self-identity. Here I am trying to extend that beyond the limited realms I have built that in to other people and men my own age. In this way, I can build on my self-identity to become even healthier and more adaptive than it was before.
Also, you view yourself as an individual with no connection to society to fulfill your healthy self-identity needs? This makes no sense to me, could you explain yourself?