Posted by happyflower on May 26, 2005, at 16:04:24
In reply to Re: criticalness= emotional abuse? :( » happyflower, posted by Jazzed on May 26, 2005, at 8:56:32
Yeah, I think you are right, when I feel unsure of myself especially around new people I tend to put my foot in my mouth. I try to seem wity but I usually I come across as critical or sarcastic. My husband says that I say what others are thinking and are not bold enough to say. I guess just smiling would be better than saying anything, let them say something first. That would give me time to think of something more appropriate to say. I hate social situations, I feel so uneasy and not good enough.
My T says almost everyone feels this way at first. He said the key is to do it over and over again, and it becomes easier. I really like what you said, it is nice to feel that I am not alone.
As far as kind driving you bananas, I homeschool my kids, so they are always at home, unless they are with friends. But some days all you can do is let them run crazy and as long as the don't hurt each other, let them go at it. lol
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