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Is there a difference between a masochist and a sadist? Or perhaps masochism and sadism?
Dec 15, 2009 9:32 AM
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masochist likes to be hurt
sadist people like to hurt someone else.
December 15, 2009
A 'sadist' is a person who gets pleasure from hurting others and from being cruel to them.
On the contrary, a 'masochist' is a person who gets pleasure from being hurt.
It can also be used informally when talking about a person who enjoys being in unpleasant situations.
December 15, 2009
a "masochist" is pleasured of receiving punishment, abused by others and even enjoy pain, while a 'sadist' is pleasured in giving or inflicting pain on others (that usually experiencing sexual excitement).
I'm not sure though to those who are playing 'jack ass' if can be considered "masochist"
:)
December 15, 2009
yes.
masochist someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
sadist someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain on others
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December 15, 2009
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