The 'Reckless Attachment' Theory

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The 'Reckless Attachment' Theory is an observation I have made in my many years of life. I have witnessed others experience this subconscious phenomenon, and have experienced this myself.

In short, this theory illustrates the subconscious of the treatment of 'new' vs 'old' things or people. If you buy a brand new pencil case, you take good care of it, and are upset when it is damaged. Given a few months, you will find that the pencil case now has stab holes in the zipper, and Crayola markings across the fabric and needles holding the base together. This treatment came from the very same owner who had once cared for it. I call this the subconscious need for attachment to the particular thing or person even when they had been treated with wear and tear. You could have an amazing friend, who in the first few months together, you both treat each other with exceptional respect. Given a few months, especially in this generation, this stage of respect will transition into an often memed upon 'stage' of reckless verbal and physical behaviour, as well as little to no respect for each other. You have formed an unbreakable bond with this person, but in such a way that neither cares for the insults and clearly mentally damaging behaviour reciprocated by the other.

This is Reckless Attachment. Being reckless to the thing or person once fully attached to said thing or person. 

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