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TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
I can't say for sure, as I can't get inside someone else's head, but I'm pretty sure that most people block me for one of these reasons:
My political conservatism, particularly my support of Donald Trump (though I can't say that I like everything about him, because I don't).
My tendency to be a bit longwinded at times. Oh well, sometimes I have a lot to say.
Perhaps because I'm a little too serious for some people's liking, though I try to lighten up every now and then.
I know for a fact that I've been blocked by at least two people, probably a lot more, because I said something nice about a former friend of mine. I wish that people would understand that that doesn't mean that I condone, or even excuse, everything that he has done. At first I was trying to patch things up between us, and then, I just wanted to let him know how much I had appreciated all his kindness to me in the past, though it had become clear that he had no desire to fix things. So I guess people felt that I had taken his side against them, which wasn't the case at all. I guess sometimes it's better to not say anything at all about certain things, because whatever I say will be taken the wrong way. :(
My political conservatism, particularly my support of Donald Trump (though I can't say that I like everything about him, because I don't).
My tendency to be a bit longwinded at times. Oh well, sometimes I have a lot to say.
Perhaps because I'm a little too serious for some people's liking, though I try to lighten up every now and then.
I know for a fact that I've been blocked by at least two people, probably a lot more, because I said something nice about a former friend of mine. I wish that people would understand that that doesn't mean that I condone, or even excuse, everything that he has done. At first I was trying to patch things up between us, and then, I just wanted to let him know how much I had appreciated all his kindness to me in the past, though it had become clear that he had no desire to fix things. So I guess people felt that I had taken his side against them, which wasn't the case at all. I guess sometimes it's better to not say anything at all about certain things, because whatever I say will be taken the wrong way. :(
Reject · 26-30, M
@TeresaRudolph71 Oftentimes when people are especially sensitive about something there's no right way to approach it. They call it walking on eggshells because it's impossible to not break them with your weight. In these cases it's not your fault. These people need to put their well being in something stronger than eggshells which are literally designed to be broken by newly hatched babies. I think if anyone is that fragile, it's not fair to blame people who have upset them. The sad part is that analogy seems extreme until you see the people who actually are as likely to break down as an eggshell, when any contribution to the subject that is against them, positive or negative, is a problem. I've always liked everything I've seen from you on here and your hearts never go unnoticed. ♥️ Sorry you broke their eggshells, but some of us can handle your input.
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
@Reject Awww, thank you so much for that. I think you're right, sometimes there is no right way to approach certain things, at least while people are too fragile to hear someone else's point of view.
And thank you for your kind words about what you've seen from me. <3 I'm glad that some people don't mind the way I express myself here. :)
And thank you for your kind words about what you've seen from me. <3 I'm glad that some people don't mind the way I express myself here. :)
RubySoo · 56-60, F
@TeresaRudolph71 thats how people see me too. But ys know....not approuchi g someone at all does them more damage than thrying anf getting it wrong. But then...that person decides not to try again....so...thetrs the problem.
Its ALWAYS me being oversensitive it seems. You know...i never was until half the people on this site decided to tell me i am.
Its ALWAYS me being oversensitive it seems. You know...i never was until half the people on this site decided to tell me i am.
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
@RubySoo Ah, I definitely understand how someone accusing you of being oversensitive can push your buttons. It can do that to me too, though in my case, it's certain people (in real life more than online) doing all they can to wind me up, and then yelling at me to calm down. In my experience, telling someone to calm down tends to have the opposite effect.
It might be helpful to remember that you weren't always that sensitive. I personally don't see you as oversensitive, just very kind, empathetic, and understanding. And those are good things that make you a beautiful person. <3
As for not approaching someone, I've approached this person several times, and the last time he made it clear that he would block me if I ever brought it up again. So I slowly backed away. He knows how I feel, and what I need from him, so the ball is in his court now. But yes, it's his problem that he doesn't want to try to make things right. 😔
It might be helpful to remember that you weren't always that sensitive. I personally don't see you as oversensitive, just very kind, empathetic, and understanding. And those are good things that make you a beautiful person. <3
As for not approaching someone, I've approached this person several times, and the last time he made it clear that he would block me if I ever brought it up again. So I slowly backed away. He knows how I feel, and what I need from him, so the ball is in his court now. But yes, it's his problem that he doesn't want to try to make things right. 😔
RubySoo · 56-60, F
@TeresaRudolph71 i understand.
Im a bit of a non person here now.
Im a bit of a non person here now.
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TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
KayraJordyn · F
TeresaRudolph71 · 51-55, F
@KayraJordyn Thank you! As are you! <3