You're not alone Josie. I get really excited about archetypal character function, story mind, grand argument stories and multi-act narratives ... and only get blank stares when I mention them.

It can be tough to find like-minded people to discuss certain topics (as you've mentioned). It doesn't mean you're an idiot or jerk, just that you enjoy something that your present company doesn't. It does mean you can tend to feel a little lonely.

I'm a member of several writing groups and online communities and don't even participate in any of them because I enjoy talking about things like I mentioned above and still only get blank stares (although one person did have enough knowledge to recognize I use Dramatica Theory in my writing). I can help them in their brain-storming and ideas, but get no return.

So long story short and free of archetypal characters, don't tell yourself you're an idiot or jerk because you understand some concepts that your company does not. If you can, find some like-minded people to talk with, that would be great; maybe an art guild or something in the area?