This realization has not been without a catalyst. The catalyst was overcoming some pride in my life, and truly humbling myself to a state of self-actualization. I would say the predominant topic this covers is politics, and I’ve been, as you all know, pretty opinionated on this subject. This, coupled with some other topics is what I’m now trying to undo in my relationships. Unfortunately, I was so focused on one or two topics in the last five years, I stunted my growth in other areas and subject matters.
But all of this is augmented by the fact that I tend my hand to anger and contention. It’s a family trait, but accelerated by my illness. Basically, once people start throwing out what I perceive as personal attacks, I lose my cookies in a matter of speaking. This unfortunately has wrecked my relationship with my siblings, and while it’s not the sole contributor to my lessened relationship, it’s something that I’ll have to amend in the future.
I don’t really want to hear about the politics of other people. I have my own and I have my reasons for them. Nothing you say to me will make me change my mind so there’s no point in it, you’re just going to waste your time and mine. I have found that it is like this for most people. Unless you’re at a function or rally for your candidate, probably best to keep quiet.
I block anyone sharing politics on my FB timeline. Don’t want or need that garbage.
One of the stages in life. The next one is when you realize that no one cares about your kid or wants to hear about them. That’s why it’s YOUR kid and not theirs.
I’m not emwhere you guys are but outside of my delusional ranting I’m starting to think the same thing … ■■■■■■ up thing is most of the time I don’t even know what I’m talking about
Ive kinda known for most my life that no one really cares what you have to say. They care about what they have to say. Im like that myself lol. Ive learned to listen better though over the years.
