I have never really been an introvert. Actually, the fact of the matter is that I am outspoken, like to go yap yap and yap, and don't realise when to shut up.
I have not learnt the art of "Shutting up".
Fiance and my parents have been trying forever. Dadi keeps on saying that, I need to learn to JUST SHUT UP.
But amongst all the traits that I have, I also have the trait of not listening to people around me.
There is something known as constructive criticism that people normally take in their stride. But, I am me and I can never really take constructive critique without feeling a hit to my own ego. It can't get worse than this, can it?
I have a new friend. And the way he put it for me, absolutely on my face, for some very weird reason, it hit me really hard.
I really thought high about myself, and wow, was I wrong, or was I wrong.. so here is a low down on my self, that I never knew that I would be making:
1. I am an attention seeker: I always knew that I wanted to be special to someone. And, even though I am, I the attention it seems is not enough. I am always seeking for more (especially, since Fiance doesn't have the time and that spoils the fun.)
2. I am possessive: And by possessive I mean, I am possessive about my relationships. All of them.
3. Everything is NOT about me: If someone laughs and I am around, then they are laughing at me. If someone is whispering and I am around, then it is about me. And worse of all, if someone is upset at any goddamn thing in the world then the reason is me.
4. People have other things apart from me: People have other friends. They have families and above all they have their own lives and they are not answerable to me.
5. I really need to think and speak: The world doesn't come to an end, if I don't express an opinion or if I can do away with not talking at all. The whole saying "Ek chup sau sukh" ought to be reiterated and embedded in me. I really should shut up.
6. Everyone has their own story and their own ups and downs, I have my own and I should not fuck up other people's lives because I "perceive" something out of their behaviour. Even after being with a person for so many years and talking to him/her for hours, one can't really tell about what one is thinking and what is going through one's head. Imagine, and on basis of absolute random conversations in bad moods.
7. I Judge: I was proud of the fact that I was never the judgmental type, till this absolute stranger at a party last week said, that "You are very judgmental"; and I was thrown off. Of course, it was a come and a go comment, that I brushed off. Yesterday, it came back.
8. I was proud of the fact that I always "maintained" a relationship, without realizing that, a relationship, any for that matter requires space and freedom to breathe. I am so scared of losing a friend (even a foe) that I choke. Always looking for a reassurance.
9. Insecurity: Of self and about the others. Mostly, straddling others with mine.
10. I am no mother teresa: And I really should accept that. I can't keep making sure that others are happy, and that I made "Difference" in their lives. No one has given me that right. I shouldn't expect that too.
11. Control thy fire: I can be really nasty with the way I say certain things. It can be my dislike or my unhappiness, but the way I say is super nasty.
12. The child needs to grow up. I owe up to my mistakes. But, I need to really stop giving explanations about my mistakes. To err definitely is human, but really, I can't always err and then cite the fact that I am human. I need to be more responsible about my actions.
13. Living in expectations: And then suffering the heart break, and then reacting in the MOST inappropriate manner possible. Life is too short to expect from ANYONE. I should accept that, and move on.
14. Clingy: I can't be clingy. Period. It sucks.
15. I am always angry at the world. Because rest of the world is better off than my own little world. Reality check. Grass is fucking not always greener on the other side. Life sucks. That is the way it is. Period.
I do want make a difference by being a part of people's lives. But now that I have been told bluntly, I agree, I just have to be there, not cling, not push. I have to open my mind and make sure that, I am able to pick up the thread of the story my friendships, without the maintenance bit.
I have been told not to change.
I am just wondering which part do the people refer to, considering most of the others find my overtly, sweet, cute and helpful nature a little too fake in this big bad world.
This baby needs to stop constantly hoping to be babied.. Time to grow up.
8. I was proud of the fact that I always "maintained" a relationship, without realizing that, a relationship, any for that matter requires space and freedom to breathe. I am so scared of losing a friend (even a foe) that I choke. Always looking for a reassurance.
9. Insecurity: Of self and about the others. Mostly, straddling others with mine.
10. I am no mother teresa: And I really should accept that. I can't keep making sure that others are happy, and that I made "Difference" in their lives. No one has given me that right. I shouldn't expect that too.
11. Control thy fire: I can be really nasty with the way I say certain things. It can be my dislike or my unhappiness, but the way I say is super nasty.
12. The child needs to grow up. I owe up to my mistakes. But, I need to really stop giving explanations about my mistakes. To err definitely is human, but really, I can't always err and then cite the fact that I am human. I need to be more responsible about my actions.
13. Living in expectations: And then suffering the heart break, and then reacting in the MOST inappropriate manner possible. Life is too short to expect from ANYONE. I should accept that, and move on.
14. Clingy: I can't be clingy. Period. It sucks.
15. I am always angry at the world. Because rest of the world is better off than my own little world. Reality check. Grass is fucking not always greener on the other side. Life sucks. That is the way it is. Period.
I do want make a difference by being a part of people's lives. But now that I have been told bluntly, I agree, I just have to be there, not cling, not push. I have to open my mind and make sure that, I am able to pick up the thread of the story my friendships, without the maintenance bit.
I have been told not to change.
I am just wondering which part do the people refer to, considering most of the others find my overtly, sweet, cute and helpful nature a little too fake in this big bad world.
This baby needs to stop constantly hoping to be babied.. Time to grow up.
6 comments:
Sakshi,
I would say that you are very courageous to speak about your own weaknesses in such details. That shows your honesty and I am sure that you will overcome all of these without any difficulty. Two simple things to keep in mind are that:
One should not feel that he or she is GM of universe.
Do what own conscience permits without worrying if others will be happy or not.
Apart from that giving space is very important in any relationship.
Take care
I think you're being a little hard on yourself here. And I'm sure that the people around you understand that you're a tad clingy because you love them so much. Half the battle is knowing what your faults are, and by laying them out on this page, you've been very brave.
I think everyone in this world are guilty of all the traits you described here. Some realise it and some don't. Some learn to be themselves while the other hypocrites judge away (doing the same thing themselves).
Lets face it, everyone wants attention! The person who goes up to someone saying "You want attention" himself wants attention from you and for you to say "You know me better than myself!"
Sakshi, the title was tempting to read :) it din actually show a darker side though! live your life frnd, immediate family would understand, friends would support and ppl who raise an eyebrow - u really dnt hav to consider them, do you?
I can relate to so many of these point except that I am not out spoken. I am under spoken! :P
Also, you are being harsh on yourself.We ought to keep a check on our selves, but not everything can be measured. You are good as you are and people like you the way you are! :)
@All
Thanks :)
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