Posted by Racer on April 18, 2006, at 18:57:27
In reply to Re: Or maybe... » Racer, posted by jammerlich on April 18, 2006, at 13:00:47
> But I don't WANT to be reasonable!!! I want to cry and have a tantrum and act like a spoiled child!!!
Yeah, well, that can be good for you, too. And I am serious -- see, one problem I have is that I don't often acknowledge my own reactions to things. So, for instance, when I think about my mother's behavior when I was sick as a child, I "explain" it -- and then go on to this "so I shouldn't be upset..." thing that doesn't allow my own feelings. (Man, ran out of breath on that one...) So, I'd like to extend what I'm trying to learn to you: even if you understand and empathize with your friend's situation, it's still OK for you to be upset. Let yourself be upset about it, and then you'll feel better about the whole thing sooner.
But don't hurt yourself if you lie on the floor kicking and screaming. If you get a sore throat from it, though, hot cocoa helps. :-) 'Specially if you have those little marshmallows...
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> But I still want to thump you for challenging me. Not one of those really awful man-thumps that can bruise, though. Just one of the girly ones that hardly seem worth the effort.Thump taken... :-0
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