The fish story was not about questioning whether you're seeing the true reality, it's not a Matrix kind of question. It's about seeing for the first time what is so familiar to you that it becomes invisible. Another quote, from George Orwell, is: "To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle."
In passing I note in your answers that when you're appreciative, you say "sorry" and that you think being a "nice guy" is not a reason to be dumped. Let's just table that for now. I don't mean to argue about it and at this point I think it's best that you take some time to finish DR, then go on to No More Mr. Nice Guy and see your new therapist. These are all tools that will help you see better what is water. My IC especially has turned around a lot of things I thought I knew about my M and myself.
PS: Rzrback just reflected on his past life as a nice guy and what that brought him. It could be good food for thought.
Last edited by Mozza; 02/07/1508:03 PM. Reason: Rzrback addition
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"You can't start a fire sitting around, crying over a broken heart" - Bruce Springsteen.