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Old Jun 29, 2016, 10:54 AM
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This is a really astute observation. I agree that your problem likely has to do with not listening to other people, not allowing a back and forth dialog, and insisting that your flawed thinking is "right" all the time. People who constantly need to be right, and refuse to listen to others' arguments or opinions, are incredibly frustrating and annoying to be around.

You also have pre-determined ideas about women. You think all women are the same and want the same things. Women seem to be inanimate, interchangeable objects to you. You refuse to listen when we tell you "no, women are not like that; I am not like that." You still cling to your distorted beliefs. When you do this in real life, it offends people and turns them off. You don't listen and you don't learn and you don't recognize people's individuality. Any woman considering dating you would want to be understood, heard, and appreciated as a unique individual. You are incapable of giving that to her until you let go of your misguided beliefs about "women are always X."
I actually listen VERY closely to women, and that is why I believe what I believe. I do not hear women saying "nope I don't like clever, funny, charismatic guys I prefer a guy who is shy and quiet".

Also, I don't argue and rarely even express my opinions in real life. I am a shy, timid pushover. My brother, on the other hand, is very opinionated and often disrespects other people's views, hobbies and interests. Just the other day during that social gathering he was ripping on people for partaking in a certain event, which several of the girls there had actually done. Yet again, most girls, including the ones there, seem to find him much more appealing.

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Old Jun 29, 2016, 10:59 AM
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So you aren't quick witted, as you say. it's funny you say that you're slow thinking yet the fact that you spit out what comes to mind doesn't seem slow to me, it seems more that you just say what's on your mind in the spur of the moment and that's not slow thinking that's impulse control. So learn to tame your impulse control. People are going to be more open to someone that takes their time in answering or replying rather than someone that just impulsively feels the need to blurt things out at times.
Nope, not my issue at all, you misinterpreted that. I tend to keep my mouth shut in social situations. But when I decide to go ahead and just say something, I end up saying stupid things because I am a slow thinker.
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 12:36 PM
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Nope, not my issue at all, you misinterpreted that. I tend to keep my mouth shut in social situations. But when I decide to go ahead and just say something, I end up saying stupid things because I am a slow thinker.


Quick question:

If you're taking the time to think before responding, how is it you still end up saying something stupid?


I'm not being facetious, I honestly don't understand.


One would think blurting something out without thinking leads to saying stupid things, not giving the words some thought beforehand...


Unless you mean you feel you seem stupid because you take long to respond, that I do understand.
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 03:02 PM
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Quick question:

If you're taking the time to think before responding, how is it you still end up saying something stupid?


I'm not being facetious, I honestly don't understand.


One would think blurting something out without thinking leads to saying stupid things, not giving the words some thought beforehand...


Unless you mean you feel you seem stupid because you take long to respond, that I do understand.
Well, you usually can't take time to think before responding in social situations. For example if somebody makes a joke or asks you a question you are expected to respond right away, not stand there and think for a minute. I usually stay quiet because I can't think of anything to say on the spot, but when I do say something it often ends up being not well thought out, because, again, I am a slow thinker. I don't know if it is mainly an issue if slow processing speed or social anxiety or what, but it seems to be the main thing preventing me from connecting with girls.
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 03:36 PM
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If you do take time to respond on here then why do you misinterpret and misunderstand what people say plus you appear to not even listen what others say? I am confused. If you do take time on here then why constant misunderstandings or lack of give and take communication on here? Are you saying you understand people in real life but not on here? If you truly are lacking comprehension then why dont you see a doctor and get proper diagnosis?

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Old Jun 29, 2016, 03:41 PM
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Hi.

Here's something to read, if you like...I think it applies. I don't think you are introverted. I think there are other things going on that you might be confusing with introversion.

Will the Real Introverts Please Stand Up? - Scientific American Blog Network
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 05:02 PM
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I actually listen VERY closely to women, and that is why I believe what I believe. I do not hear women saying "nope I don't like clever, funny, charismatic guys I prefer a guy who is shy and quiet".

Also, I don't argue and rarely even express my opinions in real life. I am a shy, timid pushover. My brother, on the other hand, is very opinionated and often disrespects other people's views, hobbies and interests. Just the other day during that social gathering he was ripping on people for partaking in a certain event, which several of the girls there had actually done. Yet again, most girls, including the ones there, seem to find him much more appealing.
You DID NOT listen to or understand my post. You assume all women are THE SAME and I am telling you, as a woman, that we are not the same. Several women have in fact said they prefer partners who are less outgoing, or are somewhere in the middle, but you ignored them. You ignore the fact that I am a woman who breaks every single stereotype you try to push on women. If you really think you are understanding us on this forum, you need to see a doctor who can accurately diagnose your learning disorder. Like I've said before, I am diagnosed with a slow processing speed but it does not affect comprehension. Only the speed at which I can read/process information. You seem to have an additional issue going on.
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 05:48 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 06:07 PM
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Hi there. The person who said that to you was a bit out of line, I think. Why on earth would someone want to make another person uncomfortable by pointing that out?
Are you happy the way you are? That's what matters. I'm an introvert who can fake it pretty well, and I am drawn to introverts. I like the fact they have an inner life that they don't need to broadcast.
Would you be comfortable telling us what your introversion means to you? For example, do you go out? Are you uncomfortable in one on one conversations?
I wonder if you were content before, and this thoughtless comment has made you question yourself.
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 06:17 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2016, 07:27 PM
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Hi.

Here's something to read, if you like...I think it applies. I don't think you are introverted. I think there are other things going on that you might be confusing with introversion.

Will the Real Introverts Please Stand Up? - Scientific American Blog Network
I will probably take those tests later when I have more time, but yes I do suspect I am not actually introverted. Being shy and socially anxious does not mean introverted. Like I said before, I suspect I might actually be extroverted but adopt introversion as a defense against the social rejection I have been subjected to all my life. This would probably explain why I am so miserable: extroverts get their energy from social interaction but as a shy withdrawn person I am impaired in my ability to get that interaction. Basically I am thinking that bullying and social rejection during my school years has permanently screwed me up. But now the world is going to have to contend with me, unless I decide to kill myself.

Btw, pretty much all those traits listed at the beginning describe me except I don't always prefer solitude over social interaction.

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