Healthy, functional people are just looking for ways to get further ahead in life. People are transactional and do not have time for one's long and detailed explanation of a self definition unless their time is rewarded in some way.
Happy holidays.
Furthermore, if someone is interesting, for the majority of people there is a natural curiosity being piqued to learn more about that person. Nothing necessarily transactional.
>>>"People are transactional and do not have time for one's long and detailed explanation of a self definition unless their time is rewarded in some way."
People who are just empathetic or curious, sure. I will not deny those scenarios exist.
In particular, art is something you usually don't do for money, and even though journalists can be uninterested, there are 'good' ones who are there because of their interest in the world around them, the facts, opinions and viewpoints.
Me taking the time to type this disproves that.
> Healthy, functional people are just looking for ways to get further ahead in life.
All other people are doing the same thing.
> Happy holidays.
You too mate. Hope it starts looking up for you soon. It's never too late to find happiness. It comes from where you least expect it.