Socializing.

Social Situations and acquaintances. My take on life.

There are certain people that inevitably (by choice or by destiny) are part of your life. I am going to go into the people that are part of my life and who I get to see all the time. Meanwhile, remember that sometimes you can't help who you see all the time - maybe you work with them, or they're part of the same social network or gym as you.

1) "The annoying one" Ever have that one person that you're forced to be around, that the minute they open their mouth, you need to leave the room to keep yourself from going mad? I mean, that person that you work with or have to deal with on a regular basis that you'd literally expend effort to avoid rather than have to talk to them? I think everyone has a person (or two) like that in their lives. With that in mind, ever thought about if YOU are that person? no one ever knows they're that person, so how are you to know? This question applies not just to socializing, but to driving with, or dancing with, or eating with...you know what I mean.

2) "The intimidating one" - I am convinced that every person knows a person that intimidates them. Meanwhile, the intimidator may not know it. Again, this could be someone who intimidates you based on their wisdom, social network, popularity, skill, or something else. My biggest issue is when I am intimidated by someone, and years after knowing them and socializing with them, I am still intimidated! crazy. On the flip side, sometimes you hear the same thing about yourself, and have no idea how to change that....I mean, I don't think I'm intimidating! =)

3) "The Needy one" - Everyone has a needy friend. they may actually be needy, or they may just want to spend more time with you than you want to spend with them (this is in any range...once a year may be too much for you). Either way, this is a touchy balance. Another form of neediness is the amount they want to talk on the phone with you or get your opinion on things that you honestly don't care about ;-)

Anyway, that is my start on breaking down people. Some people are more than one of these, and most people are none of these, but either way, I love my friends, and you probably know already if you're #1 or #3.