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Do you have any concerns that this is having a negative impact on your development?

For whatever its worth I dont think you’re alone on this. Im just asking because you are owning it.

I thought about it a lot. I think it's a positive feedback loop like any other kind of self gratification thing. I certainly stopped bothering with trying to "get out there" as much, and "sexting" with others just doesn't give me the same satisfaction anymore.

So maybe?

Development? Is OP under the age of 22 or something?

Development doesnt stop at 22. Think development of sex life, character, self-confidence, social skills, etc.

I suppose some people like to think that.

So you're saying you don't expect to change as a person between the ages of 22 and 72?

Certainly. In a regressive sense.

Well you might. But there are people around you bettering themselves.

But be honest. Do you really expect to regress in your career from 22 to 40? Most people develop a lot professionally during those times.

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