Question from a reader:
Tsuji-chan’s pregnancy and the announcement of her child’s gender have attracted some thoughtless comments on social media. Honestly, I think it may be difficult for everyone to celebrate. What do you think?
The Impact of Social Media and Thoughtless Comments
Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the reactions on social media regarding Tsuji-chan’s pregnancy and the announcement of
her child’s gender. It’s truly unfortunate that there are people who make thoughtless comments about such a happy event. I also use social media, and I sometimes feel that negative energy.
Inner Conflict
It’s a fact that there are people who want to have children but are unable to due to various circumstances. Considering the feelings of those individuals, I can understand why they might harbor resentment towards happy news like Tsuji-chan’s. However, is it really necessary to go out of your way to write comments like “I’m not interested” or “I don’t care”? While it’s free to think what you want in your heart, expressing it through words can often reveal an intention to hurt Tsuji-chan. From the perspective of psychology, which I study in college, I believe that attacking others to alleviate one’s own emotions is not very healthy.
Reflecting on My Own Experiences
In the past, I’ve felt a bit conflicted when friends got married or had children. Especially when I was exhausted from work, seeing happy posts on social media could sometimes spark a bit of jealousy. However, I’ve realized that it’s important to cherish my own life during those moments. One day, when a friend announced her pregnancy, I decided to send her a heartfelt congratulatory message. She replied, “Thank you! Your message made me really happy.” In that moment, my heart warmed, and I felt I had overcome my own emotions.
Conclusion and Call to Readers
Ultimately, celebrating someone else’s happiness can enrich our own hearts in return. Social media comments reflect individual thoughts, but I want to avoid words that could hurt others. Readers, what experiences have you had? How do you approach the happiness of others? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. I’m looking forward to learning about your experiences and perspectives.
