Posted by JenStar on January 5, 2006, at 20:09:04
In reply to Re: I read it differently » JenStar, posted by alexandra_k on January 5, 2006, at 19:58:18
Well, it's an interesting question!
But I believe there's a difference between a descriptor like "manipulative" and one like "sack of ****." It's a slippery slope issue to assume that ALL self-descriptions are incorrect if they are not positive ones.
"Manipulative" is a word that can be used clinically to describe certain behaviors, while "sack of ****" is a phrase that would mostly be used to denigrade or demean, without giving a clear idea of any behaviors.
From the way Deneb describes her behavior to us, I have to agree that she is correct in the way she labels some of her behaviors, assuming that she is being truthful.
I think Larry was only using her own examples to help point out a cycle of behavior that he saw.
That's my opinion!
thanks,
JenStar
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