People aren’t actually bothered by you not wearing a mask. If it was such a
big deal, they would just stay away from you. They are bothered that you’re disobedient. They are bothered that your strength shines a light on their weakness.
Until a few years ago, I’d have really liked me. I was fun, up, bright and witty.
But having gone through a few years of hard knocks, I’ve become much more withdrawn, angry and moody. Not sure I’d like myself much anymore, sadly. Whatever it is that caused you to feel the way you do now, I hope that heals, you find peace and those sunny, brighter days that had you smiling and witty are yours once again. Sorry for your dark years! The real you is still in there, just overcome with the weight of sadness right now. There is always light, always hope. It’s just very hard to see sometimes. Thank you very much for your kindness.
I hope you’re seeing the light and the hope. x I hear ya my kids have kind of ruined me It’s not easy — TBH – not sure. I love and like me, but so many do not. Some even asked me to be someone else. I may not want to find out why! Please never listen to anyone else try and tell you to be someone else. Those ain’t your people then. We all have our strong points and weak ones. The people who appreciate the whole package will alert, gravitate and stick by you.
I see your point but what about constructive criticism? I’ve had friends tell me “you’re better than that stop” and it’s checked my ego in the past. I appreciate them for calling me out and shaming me at times. Constructive and useful is one thing, being a hurtful prick is another. Some people are quick to put their two cents in just for the sake of talking, not to really help or influence in a positive way. Ok I see your point, I agree with some people that want to give their 2 cents even when not asked. At that point it is just best to acknowledge them with your eyes and smile.
I can relate so much. I am good to everyone. I am kind. Not boring at least but
I am not liked. I was not favored by my parents. My husband said it to my face that I am very dislikable. I was never popular anywhere. There’s nothing wrong with how I look or smell. I am ok though.
Maybe, but I don’t know that either would give me a chance. If we started talking sports, though, it would be over. We would be sports bar buddies for life. I would really appreciate his thorough knowledge and analysis!
I’d like some things about me, maybe most things. There would be some things, several things, that I wouldn’t like. Maybe those are the things that I should work on as I try to make myself a better me. ~ John A
Yes, everyone has always told me that I’m easygoing. I really do like everybody until they give me a really good reason not to, i.e. MAGAts.
Easygoing=lazy, doesn’t work, lives off taxpayers. Yup. I can see why you don’t like patriotic hard working MAGA family members. You and yourself will be besties for sure. I’d say he’s a bit odd but intriguing, nice eye’s and has that Persian blue eyed dark mysterious look about him. I’d say he’s a nice guy, dry wit and a realist non conforming moderate guy.. not on the fence and causes no offense, traditional libertarian.
We had lots of common thoughts. He’s now like a family member.
Absolutely my children do and so does everybody because I’m not a dude that starts crap with everybody!!! Not to mention I look at everybody’s opinion and they have their own opinion about everything and I do not judge people for that. I’m confused…if I weren’t me then I wouldn’t be an asshole so yes I would like me! Is that what you meant?
Hell yes, I’m an intelligent, hard working conservative with excellent moral values…. The question is If I were me and yes I am me and I met you could
you hear that falling tree in the forest?
If I weren’t me I’d likely be like most people I deal with who don’t appreciate my hard work, take advantage of my kindness & get annoyed by my belief that giving 100% is the right thing to do instead of taking it as a personal threat.
I am surrounded by assholes. I don’t think so, I have a resistance to people who remind me of myself, I only see reflections of my worst flaws. I would die to meet someone exactly like me.
But I probably never will, but that’s what makes me unique right?Depends.
Are we in competition for some limited something or someone?
Interesting. I know how I perceive myself now at this age but I can’t remember exactly who I was 10 yrs ago. I also judge my negs far harsher than most would and other less harshly. I’m too judgy to myself, more forgiving of others and intimidating to most men. I would love me (not in a romantic sense obviously).
I wish there were millions of me. Seriously…
I don’t mean this in an arrogant way either. Just that I generally find it hard to find people who both enjoy doing the same things as me and have similar views to mine.
Yes! I wish I had a friend like me. I am one of those folks if I only had 2 bucks
& someone needed a buck, I would give it to them. Hubby said one day he will find something to plug the hole in my heart
mom said I have been this way since I learned to walk & talk
Depends, I am told that if you see me walking by I don’t have a look on my face that says, “chat me up”. But imma clown
LolYes I love the person I have become although I can say I am imperfect in many ways. Aren’t we all tho? Life requires change and continuously working on improving some things.
Who am I if I’m not me when I meet me? Have I lived as them their entire life? If I was living as someone else, was someone else living as me?
As a reserved introvert, we’d have to get to know each other telepathically.
I think of myself as a warm, receptive and friendly person, but I rarely ever extend myself first. I think I’d make a good impression ( courteous but neutral) because I’m very aware that it’s a very small town and people gossip . Although I have nothing to hide, the wrong word or move marks a person . So, yes I would “like” me because I was nondescript.Me and me would sit there awkwardly silent, but we’d like each other’s energy. I usually am befriended by outgoing people because I’m too shy to strike up a conversation with a stranger. So, we would like each other but probably not become friends.
I’d like me, but I’d assume the other me wouldn’t like me because that’s what I do. Yes, because I would 100% agree with my opinions. I’m quite sure I’d think I was a bit bonkers. But as Alice in Wonderland said, “All the best people are.” I’d like my toxic masculinity, my ability to speak my mind, my wit & sense of humor, my talent for cooking and my shameless flirting prowess.
That’s a paradoxical question. Because you have to not be yourself at the very moment to figure out if different YOU would like how you currently are. But I guess what you mean is if one was not within their own body but still had the same mind would they like the status quo. This sounds exactly like me trying
to watch something science fiction. I have to make sense of everything.
What about Bob Dylan’s song? Bob Dylan – Positively 4th Street
If just for one minute I could be in your shoes and you could be in mine – You’d know what a drag it is to know ya!I recall a late wife told me that she loved me but didn’t like me. Still trying to work that one out.
Hell yeah I understand from my other self that I’m absolutely amazing, spectacular and awesome. I agree with myself. Sadly, the answer is probably no. I generally don’t like to be around me, I have no idea why other people would want to be around me.
I’ll answer no because I don’t think I could meet myself no matter who I am. I’m also not good at hypotheticals… I couldn’t stand myself. It’s why I think my wife is so great and why I love her more than myself. No. I’m too quiet, make awkward comments, and have a tendency to put my foot squarely in my mouth. You might, but I’m generally antisocial enough that you would probably dismiss me as a misanthrope before you had a sufficient basis to form a complete and accurate opinion.
And as much as it pains me to admit it, I’m kinda OK with that.
Yes, because I would still be exactly what I have come to be; a caring husband-father and grandfather, that understands that there comes a time when the only thing needed is someone willing to get down and dirty and be the quintessential a-hole in the situation.
Absolutely, it’s all about loving yourself, sure who else would have me!!!
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