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Re: Why do you only want to be with people your own age?
Years later, I have come up with this response to cpklapper.
I find your comment to be incredibly stupid, Carl. Now I did not mention that at the time, I was fine socializing outside of my age range (+/- 10 years). What I find stupid, though is the overanalysis and the conviction that of which you possess. You're coming across as a psychologist who is seeking some deep seated answer. I'm being therapist pressured. I'm a rebel. Give me a break. The answer is that I was a shy guy who struggled with interacting with those my own age at the time.
What is perhaps funniest of all is that you at most commented on 20 entries of mine. 20 entries out of thousands. Yet you have all the answers.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 20, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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Everything has its time
Well photography classes are there in my list too and for a long time.
Strangely, I was going throught hte photography magazine this morning and wondering when i could get the chance to pursue it further. And now while reading your blog its the same feeling.
Yet, everything has its time. Hope to pursue it soon.
posted by
freeflyinbird
on October 13, 2009 at 11:57 PM
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Psychiatrists seem to have a lot of patience with their patients. But, not so much with their family members some time, and often not with themselves.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 13, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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Re: Why do you only want to be with people your own age?
I have my friends outside of my age range and do socialize with them.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 13, 2009 at 5:41 AM
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Why do you only want to be with people your own age?
Isn't this just a way of avoiding being with people at all? Are you feeling pressured by your therapist to meet people? Perhaps you are rebelling against his pressure without actually standing up for yourself. Maybe you should stand up for yourself and save the money you spend on sessions for going to a play, the ballet or even a live wrestling match. Then, at intermission, you can mingle with the part of the audience you would like to meet.
posted by
cpklapper
on October 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM
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FSI
You write a well written over 1400 word post, which is way too long for me to read. From what I have read, it seems to me you can't press on with whatever you want to do. Why not make a few friends of your own age.If your posted a profile of yourself it would make it easier to communicate with you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 12, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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If you really wanted to go to that club, you would have done. It does not help always doing things to please other people. If writing your novel or watching wrestling is more appealing than going to a club, where the other members are much older than you, then staying at home must be the most sensible option. As you say your doctor is used to people changing their minds. I hope you'll show us some of your photos one of these days. Thanks once again for sharing your thoughts with us. Keep smiling!
posted by
elinjo
on October 12, 2009 at 12:27 AM
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I think the important things is that you brought it to a resolution! For me there is growth in everything we do! sam
posted by
sam444
on October 11, 2009 at 3:40 PM
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It sounds like you have quite a problem meeting people in your own age group, but that regular meetings are not really your thing anyway. Is it possible to meet folk on a more casual basis - Starbucks or something? Only asking. I have no idea!
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on October 11, 2009 at 8:01 AM
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