Pity

 I often hesitate to transcribe thoughts from my brain because I fear doing so will elicit feelings of pity in others. I do not want your pity. I would rather have ignorance than pity. Pity is a mask those who do not wish to engage in productive, honest conversation use to exhibit the illusion of authentic care. In my book, pity is a despicable ruse. I seek meaningful relationships with other human beings, valid reasons to enjoy life.

Pity falls terribly short of that standard.