secret response :-)
Kris, I'm not even supposed to be here anymore...but your post hit sooooo close to home that I could not resist replying. Please don't tell my hubby I am posting...he wants me off this forum for good. Says it's not helping me anymore, but making me worse because I worry so much about what other people think of me.
I really "try" to use Ann's mantra "What other people think of me is none of my business", but it's hard to do.
I only read your post, none of the responses, so forgive me if I repeat anything. But we cannot live a happy, healthy life if we are trying to please anyone besides ourselves. Inevitably, we will tick someone off for one thing or another.
As an Aries, I tend to alienate people faster than most....sorta like Rosie O'Donnell, another Aries. No tact whatsoever! We say it the way we feel it, truthfully, but not everyone likes the truth. Most people would prefer you lie to make them feel better.
The people that "really" care about you, will not hold anything you do or say against you. The other's will. It sorta tells you who really cares and who doesn't. My mom sent me an email today that applies....
This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror where one could read it everyday. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
> 1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
> 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
> 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
> 4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
> 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
> 6. You mean the world to someone.
> 7. You are special and unique.
> 8 Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
> 9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
> 10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
> 11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
> And always remember....when life hands you Lemons, ask for tequila and salt, and call me over!
Love, Barb