Posted by 64Bowtie on January 19, 2004, at 9:58:16
In reply to Re: But now... » Karen_kay, posted by DaisyM on January 18, 2004, at 21:14:37
Thanks so much for broaching the
phrase, "magical thinking"."Magical Thinking" is not refered to
often enough. My Dad is in his 80's
and still sabotages himself by first
having "magical thinking" and then
talking about the details as if they
are the gospel truth. People then
start to scatter.I've approached him gently over the last
few years to think about his audience
before he talks. Most old people try to
reminisce and relive their peculiar past
and fail with friendships because of it.
When you add "magical thinking", no one
stays long enough to ever be a friend.Sadly, my siblings and I saw this growing
up as sort of normal behavior. My older
Brother is "killing" himself with this
bad idea. Nothing I say or do helps.
poster:64Bowtie
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