I'm actually pretty friendly in public, for the most part. I like to smile at friendly-looking people, handsome guys, and sometimes people that look like they need someone to smile at them. The response is usually quite positive. It's true that some people don't look/smile back, but I understand. I also seem to talk to people in public more often than others do. I get similar responses to what I just mentioned.

I tend to lean towards the exuberant end of my bipolar illness, plus my personality is more "up" and "glass half full" than many. Sometimes if I'm some level of manic, it can yield negative reactions. That par for the illness. Other times, I can seem like a "lady in a red dress". Because of that, I sometimes have what I call my "Star of the Show Syndrome". I have a few guys at places that I get hugs and kisses from. They know I'm married, and it's just that. No more. I just like it! My husband knows I'm like this. He just rolls his eyes.