I think I'm a failure...

TA3021
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:12:37 +0000

What problems come up when you’re trying to hold a conversation



I’m not sure what to say to others. I could only nod stupidly for so long. I’m always told I don’t say enough about myself. I think if I did, they’ll regret it because I have a boring life. If your topic is very interesting and I have knowledge on it, you’re in trouble because I’ll ramble about it long after you’re sick of it and not even realize it until you snap at me or whine. If I don’t get the message the first time, you’ll pretty much be the go-to person whenever I want to talk about it.

I also have this creepy problem where I repeat what the person says sometimes. It’s almost like a reflex. I don’t even realize I do it until someone mentions it.

It’s not that I take everything literally, but I don’t know how to react other than thinking it is literal. I also take things more literally than the average person.

I can’t make a conversation flow. It’s hard to explain. I distract it by sounding so pedantic.

I’ve realized that I can appear selfish. I always forget to say, “Thank you” and it’s almost like I use people like objects. As in they open the door for me and I just walk through; then I kick myself in the face for not saying anything.