Coping

Unpleasant things happen all the time. That's part of life and we all adjust differently. Everyone copes, even if we don't recognize it. Even choosing not to deal with something is a coping mechanism.

Depending on the cause of discomfort, I usually choose crying, writing, exercise, and complete solitude. This wasn't always the case, but I find it to be more and more true as I grow older. Most often, I just feel like other ways of dealing call for too much energy and then don't really make a much bigger difference.
I'm especially opposed to confrontation, generally speaking. While I don't wish to revert back to the days in which I confronted everything head on, I do wish that I didn't shy away so fast. It sometimes hinders issues from complete resolution. Sadly, I know this and often simply don't care. I find it uncomfortably easy to let go of situations and relationships.

While this helps me cope, it also makes me feel hard hearted. The question is - Do the benefits outweigh the costs?
Although I wish my answer was "no", I am much more quick to nod in agreement. De spite how telling this is of my issues and how saddening it should be - I am unmoved.