I pair up well with chatter-boxes. They do all the talking, and I do the nodding and smiling. Then they can leave feeling happy about their ‘conversation’ with me.
Unfortunately, most people don’t talk that much. I always feel like I make people feel awkward because I’m so quiet. I stand there, and they stand there. When they finally ask a question, I give them a mumbled, one-word answer because I can’t think of anything else to say. Then we go back to standing there till the other person looses patience with me and leaves.
I must admit, I prefer people leaving me and my train of thought alone, and saying ten words a day is fine with me. I’m just frustrated that when the need for conversation arises, my mind freezes up then proceeds to work like it’s swimming through tar.
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Anita is going to relax...
I still talk very little, but only about certain topics, like problem sovling. I have no problems talking about friends or myself, or my family, but when there’s an issue, or when something has gone wrong because of me, I don’t even try to make anyone feel better. I would love to bring myself to speak as much as I can when I fuck things up. That’s like one of the most important parts/things to do.
ladybug88 is happy
I can talk alot with my friends. But i usually find it difficult to talk around people i don’t know very well. Even if i do come up with something to say, the words just won’t come out of my mouth.
maxika destressing by doing nothing
i speak too less, even when i feel like saying something, i usually end up shut. i don’t know how to get over it. i have so much to say and express but i quite don’t do that. that makes me angry on myself.
Anita is going to relax...
I don’t speak my mind enough, and it hurts my relationships with other people. It’s probably what ruins it the most, and I’m talking about any relationship from family, to friends, to dating. Just in general. In a way I guess you could say it stresses people out. Just think of hanging out with a person that you can’t even have a complete conversation with. Someone who is all kinds of fun being around, and shows parts that are funny, smart and kind, but can never have a real conversation with you. That would be me. So, my goal here is to be able to have a long drawn out and fun conversation with another person, but I want to always be able to do this. And, I want them to enjoy the conversation, too. I want them to walk away as pleased as myself.
purplesue is confused and happy and hopeful
i need to talk way more, just bottle everything up
i went for a drink with a mate and shes dead chatty and alwasy has loads of things to say, so casue shes talking i never really notice how much im not talking but then she asked how i was getting on and well i never really answered, i just dont really like getting into detail bout things cause dont know just suppose i feel a bit arkward cause anytime i do oopen up i always feel that whoever it is im talking to is judging me and i get quite embrassed that certain things bother me casue i feel that somethings shouldnt get to me the way they do. And for whatever reason i just cant seem to get over that hurdle.
Once in a while I can open up enough to talk with someone new if they are alone, or if my friends are around. But I usually freeze up for some reason I hate it. And I’m useless at parties I wish I could socialize and have more fun but it’s tough.
but today was at the supermarket and the checkout woman was asking how my new year’s was and well i managed to answer with more than one word and also asked how hers was too.
and i don’t feel i talk enough to my colleagues.since its xmas i def find it easier to talk to people as we are a lot more relaxed.talking to my colleages is going to be a priority for this list….might even set it as a challenge
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