by Edyuu December 28, 2005
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by Da Truth is ME December 25, 2007
Get the Masochim mug.Girl1: Look at <Girl3>, she's wearing white clothes!
Girl2: Ugh, weakness disgusts me. Only weak girls don't wear black in the summer.
Girl3 (looks at <Girl1> and <Girl2> and thinks): "Poor girls, that's masochism!
Girl2: Ugh, weakness disgusts me. Only weak girls don't wear black in the summer.
Girl3 (looks at <Girl1> and <Girl2> and thinks): "Poor girls, that's masochism!
by czonik July 22, 2017
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Person 1: did you hear? Lexi was a romantic masochist?
Person 2: yeah, apparently she let her girlfriend kick her in the ribs… at least she’s happy?
Person 1: did you hear? Lexi was a romantic masochist?
Person 2: yeah, apparently she let her girlfriend kick her in the ribs… at least she’s happy?
by Lexithetransfem December 29, 2024
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by The Mask behind the Mask September 27, 2025
Get the Verbal Masochism mug.**Work-masochism**, known in German as **“Arbeits-Masochismus,”** is a serious behavioral pattern in which an individual consistently exceeds healthy limits in workload, responsibilities, and performance pressure. It reflects a gradual blurring of personal boundaries, where the pursuit of productivity and dedication unintentionally shifts into a form of self-exhaustion.
The encouraging aspect is that this pattern is highly recognizable and, in most cases, reversible. Awareness is the first essential step. Setting clear boundaries, acknowledging the need for recovery periods, and valuing a balanced approach to work and rest are not signs of weakness, but expressions of professional insight and self-care.
Just as no technical system can run indefinitely at maximum capacity without maintenance, the same applies to human beings. By planning timely breaks and setting realistic expectations, energy is preserved and long-term performance remains sustainable. Striving for excellence is admirable, but preserving long-term well-being is equally vital. You should be the one determining how your efforts are distributed — not the work itself.
The encouraging aspect is that this pattern is highly recognizable and, in most cases, reversible. Awareness is the first essential step. Setting clear boundaries, acknowledging the need for recovery periods, and valuing a balanced approach to work and rest are not signs of weakness, but expressions of professional insight and self-care.
Just as no technical system can run indefinitely at maximum capacity without maintenance, the same applies to human beings. By planning timely breaks and setting realistic expectations, energy is preserved and long-term performance remains sustainable. Striving for excellence is admirable, but preserving long-term well-being is equally vital. You should be the one determining how your efforts are distributed — not the work itself.
by anonymous December 5, 2025
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