Top | Newest First | Oldest First
faithfulhusband 路 C
my dad sometimes does that and i go on auto-pilot response
"yeah"
"mhm"
"yeah"
"yeah"
"i see"
"right"
"ok"
"oh"
"yeah"
"mhm"
"bye"
"yeah"
"mhm"
"yeah"
"yeah"
"i see"
"right"
"ok"
"oh"
"yeah"
"mhm"
"bye"
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@faithfulhusband Aww haha
Bri89 路 31-35, M
They might be lonely and they don't have anyone to talk to about things. I tend to keep things to myself so I don't go on and on. If I do that I start to ramble incoherently anyway so no one understands what I say.
But at some point, if it gets too much just ask to take a bit of a break and come back later. Sometimes people just need to vent.
But at some point, if it gets too much just ask to take a bit of a break and come back later. Sometimes people just need to vent.
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@Bri89 Truee...
I don't mind being a sounding board for anyone. That being said, I work with a guy that will not shut up. Most of what he says is nonsense. I think he just keeps talking to avoid silence. I know I have no social skills, but even I know when to walk away because a conversation is over.
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@SooperSarah Aww haha
eyeno 路 M
SSSSSSSHHH!!!
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@eyeno 馃槣
Depends if you like them or not. If it's upsetting, my guess is you don't particularly like the person.
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@Nadie I mean the subject matter. Like, if they're bringing up a thing that is related to a traumatic event (that they know about)
@JupiterDreams someone disregarding your feelings is blatant disrespect.
HannahSky 路 F
I think I'd just say to talk about _____ with someone else.
View 1 more replies 禄
HannahSky 路 F
@JupiterDreams they need more help than you can give.. sounds like the topic is off limits for you.
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@HannahSky I want to help people. But I've been overwhelmed lately and feel burnt out... I have my own problems and it's hard when someone else is using me like their personal therapist 馃槬 Then I feel like I have someone else's problems packed in with mine, then I worry for them... And it's just a cycle that I struggle to work through.
My own therapist has told me I need to distance myself from them but it's hard because I'm stuck between being "selfish" and being compassionate
My own therapist has told me I need to distance myself from them but it's hard because I'm stuck between being "selfish" and being compassionate
HannahSky 路 F
@JupiterDreams the truth though is you're not helping them, through no fault of your own, they need more and you need to look out for yourself and what you're going through.
Spoiledbrat 路 F
Some people talk impulsively so they may not have meant harm.
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@Spoiledbrat Trueee
JoyfulSilence 路 46-50, M
Can you block them?
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@JoyfulSilence noo this is irl
JoyfulSilence 路 46-50, M
@JupiterDreams Look at the imaginary watch on your wrist and say, "Would you look at the time! I gotta go!" Then walk briskly in the opposite direction.
And make sure they notice you are not wearing a wristwatch. 馃榿
And make sure they notice you are not wearing a wristwatch. 馃榿
Allelse 路 36-40, M
Get em to see a therapist.
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@Allelse I've tried
Allelse 路 36-40, M
@JupiterDreams Oh, then run!!!!
Some folks are just that way
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@questionWeaver Trueee 馃槬
Yeah I'm annoying:(
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@canusernamebemyusername Aww noooo
Tell them about Tennessee
SW-User
Leave
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@SW-User Not easy 馃槵
This message was deleted by its author.
JupiterDreams 路 31-35
@MarmeeMarch Lol oh my gosh