Today, I asked my friends what they thought was my biggest problem. All of them responded, "You're boring." I don't deny it, and I certainly did ask, but… Ouch. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my friend needed to talk out bad feelings. Then she urged me to open up as well. I hate doing it, but it only seemed fair, so I confessed my deep insecurities. Not only did she agree with everything, but she also helpfully added that I'm boring, have no life, and all my dreams are unattainable. FML
Today, I was told that I am an incredibly boring person and that it's no wonder I have no friends. I think they're right; last night I dreamt about a nail file. FML
Today, I asked my wife why she’s been in such a sour mood lately. She released a barrage of complaints, but the biggest one being that she’s bored. In fact, she described me and our kids as the most excruciatingly boring people she’s ever met, all because we’re introverts. FML
Today, I asked a good friend what she thought would make me more attractive to women. Her advice was, "Don't be yourself." FML
Today, I found out that my entire family thinks I have no friends, am expressionless (to quote, "a robot") and that my monotonous voice hints at the suppressed depression hidden deep inside me. According to them, I need psychic evaluation. It all came out during a family reunion. FML
Today, I realized that I'm at the age that whenever I mention a friend of the opposite gender, my family's first response is asking whether that friend is single. I've already accepted no one will want a pathetic freak like me, so their poking around what few friends I have makes it awkward. FML
Today, after finding out that I would never be able to move my dominant arm again, I decided to talk to my best friend about it because it was getting to me. She responded with, "It really bugs me that you made this conversation all about you." FML
Today, I gave my best speech at a work function, only to have the entire team ask, “What was the point of that?” Now, I’m questioning all my life choices. FML
Today, since I've been told (and am well aware) that I'm too nice, I've been trying to become more assertive. The only trouble is that I find it to be almost impossible, especially because my friends are always asking what my problem is when I stand up for myself. Isn't this what you wanted? FML
Today, at my therapy appointment, I was spilling my guts to my therapist. When I'd finished, to get rid of the awkward silence, I asked, "I'm not crazy, right?" His response was, "That's bit of a loaded question." FML
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bigredmonkeybutt 30
Don’t ask a question if you’re not prepared for the answer.
Chazzster 32
OP, I am an engineer by profession and a professional "nerd". There are a lot worse things than being "boring" - like being a felon or a thrill seeker or having a tendency towards addiction, or being abusive. OP - People like talking about themselves and generally not so much listening about other's interests unless it's a shared interest. Learn to ask reasonable questions of others about things that interest them such as their hobbies or interests or job. You will notice some topics get the person interested - Just ask a few more questions and let them talk . Become a good listener and people will like being with you... No one ever likes a braggart or someone who goes on about something that's not interesting to them. Once you know what the other person is interested in then talk about that as well as throwing in a bit about yourself and your own interests. But don't go overboard about things where there is no shared interest. Remember conversation is a two way street, listen at least as much as you talk.
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bigredmonkeybutt 30
Don’t ask a question if you’re not prepared for the answer.
Chazzster 32
OP, I am an engineer by profession and a professional "nerd". There are a lot worse things than being "boring" - like being a felon or a thrill seeker or having a tendency towards addiction, or being abusive. OP - People like talking about themselves and generally not so much listening about other's interests unless it's a shared interest. Learn to ask reasonable questions of others about things that interest them such as their hobbies or interests or job. You will notice some topics get the person interested - Just ask a few more questions and let them talk . Become a good listener and people will like being with you... No one ever likes a braggart or someone who goes on about something that's not interesting to them. Once you know what the other person is interested in then talk about that as well as throwing in a bit about yourself and your own interests. But don't go overboard about things where there is no shared interest. Remember conversation is a two way street, listen at least as much as you talk.