Such a good quote

Thank you for your comment. Believe it or not, I make this comment not just for the one I'm replying to, but also myself and everyone who happens to see it. After all, this is a public board. What you told me is exactly how I see it too. And as to why it's for myself too, it's because I need to constantly remind myself of my past, my convictions, and apply them to my actions. I already understand everything that's positive about life for me, but I'm still fighting myself. I am a slave to my anger, to say the least. One's greatest enemy is themself.

Something similar is "fake it 'till you make it", and although that one doesn't really try to understand the positives, it gets one to take the first step and next steps without thinking about it. Maybe afterwards, they have a better idea.

Edit: PS you're a wonderful person

If you cant be blunt, direct, and honest with your friends are you even really friends. Never mind the fact that these sayings are just cultural and not literal.

You like being blunt, direct and honest with your friends, without fear of offending them, because you like to deliver the direct message without space for misunderstanding?

Yeah, they don't like that here... You've to sugar coat everything.

Ah so they definitely wont be putting those in phones.

Instead of attempting to cloak what you want to say into something soft, say it already with no sugar coating. Quit considering the weaklings' oversensitivity to language (but, if someone has to tell you this, it is because you're probably one of them too).

Sorry, I'm Canadian.

I understand the sentiment behind this, but as someone who is often in the place of the listener (I work in a store and some regular customers like talking non-stop and ranting about their lives), I think I actually prefer to hear "sorry for ranting" than "thank you for listening". Of course "thank you for listening" is nice and appreciative, but something about that phrasing makes me feel the person has taken for granted that they can come and tell me their problems any time they want. On the other hand, "sorry for ranting" shows that the person is aware that what they are doing can be annoying and exhausting to listen to. Maybe this post refers to close relationships, but I just wanted to add my two cents.

In the end, I think it's all about balance. Don't feel and act sorry for yourself or for taking up space in the world and needing someone to listen, but don't go to the other extreme and become that person who just assumes everyone is available for you anytime you want to vent, and all you have to do is just say "thank you for listening" afterwards.

(Sorry about the grammar, English isn't my first language)

Man, everyone in this thread is so pessimistic. This is helpful especially in a professional context as well as personal. I say sorry a lot, so much so that the people in my life tell me to stop. For people like me, it’s easier to sprinkle these in than just bombard people with my self doubt

And where you start determines where you can go!

Thanks for the reminder.

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When did you get your degree? Lithium batteries have been the most common type in phones for over a decade

What if you’re already on the second battery and it’s at a red stage?

It needs to be genuine. You can do it in ways that doesn't make you sound like a snobby ****.

The central issue is acknowledging other people or how they helped rather than making everything about yourself. People that do annoying shit are twice as annoying when they won't stfu about how sorry they are about being annoying.

If someone let you vent, you can just say "thanks" or "I can get through my day now without stabbing a ****". Do you really like it when you give someone your time because you care about them and then they apologize for giving you a chance to be a good friend?

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No. Follow the advice.

If your behavior is challenging for other people, stop the behavior. If you want to acknowledge their kindness and patiejce, do so, but don't make it about you. Making it about you (thanks for being kind TO ME, thank you for your patience WITH ME, etc) is insulting. Just acknowledge the traits you appreciate, like it is who they are all the time.

Your word choice has me thinking you are referencing some mild ASD or severe ADHD. I'll let you know, little is more annoying than someone that is constantly apologizing for who they are and what they do. But don't take my word for it, ASK the people you care about. And when they do tell you it is one of the most annoying things ever, don't apologize, thank them for the honesty and move on. Don't turn it into a conversation.

See what happens.

If only I could afford to.

they kinda do. unless you are aware that they do, then you can help alleviate the momentum of the past.

Spot on! I came across this start up promoting wellness and overcoming life's challenges...

www.homeofthewarrior.com

Plot twist the guy on the right murdered 37 children and crippled 5

This is totally random but I really needed to hear this. I don’t know why but I have two totally different perspectives on my life right now, and one’s completely negative and one’s completely positive, and it’s hard to tell which one’s true but it is all about perspective. And I keep trying to figure out which one to show to people whenever they ask me how I am, and it just depends on how I’m feeling that day. But I think I just need to focus on making the positive perspective a reality for myself, and then it won’t feel like I’m lying when I tell them positive things. Because really what good comes from telling them my life is screwed up. Anyway, even though you weren’t talking to me at all I appreciate it!

“Never apologize. It’s a sign of weakness.”

Lol let me tell my children that. The push from 5pm to bedtime is harrrrrd sometimes.