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| their's a time to be positive, and a time to just listen |
  
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| annoy me a little |
  
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| annoy me a lot! |
  
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#1
Aug 31, 2015, 02:45 PM
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you know.. people who have something positive to say all the dam time.
even if what you're going through is the worst thing on earth certainly annoy me- i think sometimes it's important just to listemn |
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Aug 31, 2015, 02:58 PM
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Oh....yeah......I do get annoyed sometimes......I call them "the Happy People"....and I ain't one........
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Aug 31, 2015, 03:02 PM
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I get annoyed too. How great their life is compared to how crappy mine can be sometimes. Every now and then you just need an ear.
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Aug 31, 2015, 03:07 PM
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i agree... its important to listen... not too many that do it... :/
i think optimism is sometimes ruined by people simplifying things into a few words.... dont get me wrong, what they say may actually be an answer... but i dont think there are these ~~**magical words**~~ that will reach everyone and change their lives. in one fell swoop.. not everyone has the right mentality at that moment to take in their message... usually these problems take time to resolve themselves because of unresolved emotions... but my opinion is, i dont mind them too much nowadays... i take what i can from what they say, say i either understand or dont, and move on.... ive had too many moments where on some random occasion, what they say eventually makes sense, so i now try not to let my emotions get in the way of learning something new about myself... as much as i may hate it... |
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Aug 31, 2015, 08:35 PM
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I just try to translate for them in my head.
"Things will get better." Translation: "I hope things will get better for you." "Aw it's not so bad." Translation: "I wish I could make you feel better." It helps. |
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Aug 31, 2015, 11:36 PM
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I see optimistic as seeing "the other side of things"
Like....you were late for work. Optomistic person: maybe you were supposed to be in a car accident and you being late to work prevented it! Everything happens for a reason... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using Tapatalk |
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Aug 31, 2015, 11:38 PM
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reflecting a favorable view of events and conditions and the expectation of a positive outcome; demonstrating optimism :
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#8
Aug 31, 2015, 11:50 PM
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oops... I clicked the first one instead of the second. A positive attitude is important, but there are times when we just need to listen.
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Sep 01, 2015, 12:03 AM
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Positive/optimistic people can't also be good listeners? I love positive people. They don't annoy me at all.
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Sep 01, 2015, 03:08 AM
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No they don't annoy me per se, but sometimes I'm just not in the right frame of mind to be listening to them and then whatever they say rubs me the wrong way.
Case in point, my bf is an optimist (unless he's severely depressed.) Anyway, yesterday I was texting him about some work related concerns I have, and OUT CAME THE OPTIMISM! Bad timing, Because I was already teary (and he obviously didn't know that from the other side of the screen) I just decided to ignore his message and get on with it. I actually realized that I had texted the wrong person at that time, because I knew how he'd respond. Mostly I like the fact that he's optimistic, it balances out my tendency to lean toward negativity.... But happy unicorns poop glitter rainbows type of people? That's a bit much, I would be super annoyed if I was surrounded by those.
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Sep 01, 2015, 03:17 AM
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I think they mean that sometimes they want someone to listen and be present with them without offering solutions or pointing out the bright side. I love positive people too and I am one. But I have to watch that I don't force that optimism on someone who needs a compassionate ear and companionable silence rather than a solution, which they may not be ready for at that point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Sep 01, 2015, 05:51 AM
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pretty good way of doing it. still.. only goes so far |
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Sep 01, 2015, 07:37 AM
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I am really encouraged by this poll. I enjoy our lil forum and community.
Thanks for this! moogs
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Sep 01, 2015, 09:07 AM
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Sep 01, 2015, 10:32 AM
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My mother told me the other day that I'd be off medication within 3 years if things went well. I was speechless and angry.
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