There's a woman that I have only recently met and just cannot abide. My reasons for this dislike are many, small and petty. Yet they are there.
I'm finding myself spending a lot of time thinking about this person and how much I dislike her. I see her in a social context and it is very much spoiling what is otherwise a lovely few hours every week.
I'm finding that it is increasingly impinging on the rest of my week and I find myself quite often thinking about her, the reasons I dislike her and how much I do not wish to interact with her any more.
It is silly that I should spend so much mental energy on someone I do not care for. I've given myself a stern talking to, but other than that I'm just not sure what to do about it.
I'm finding myself spending a lot of time thinking about this person and how much I dislike her. I see her in a social context and it is very much spoiling what is otherwise a lovely few hours every week.
I'm finding that it is increasingly impinging on the rest of my week and I find myself quite often thinking about her, the reasons I dislike her and how much I do not wish to interact with her any more.
It is silly that I should spend so much mental energy on someone I do not care for. I've given myself a stern talking to, but other than that I'm just not sure what to do about it.
* The button picture bears no relevance. They arrived in the post during the week. I like them very much.
13 comments:
I know people like that, it's very hard to ignore them, what with their being so bloody irritating and all.
Such a conundrum!
'What doesn't kill us makes us stronger' - is that in any way helpful? It's all I've got.
What DMM said.
People like this get under your skin, and you can't forget them, because, there they are, tomorrow, just waiting for you again.
UGH!
I've been dealing with a similar situation lately. It's been driving me nuts too. I question why I keep spending time on it, what benefit do I get from thinking about it, stewing on it.
It's helped me a lot to read that someone else goes through the same kind of thing.
I love the green buttons. I hope they help you over whatever grief this woman is causing you. I have a feeling they might.
Always trust your gut. I have often chided myself for being judgemental only to find later that I was right to be cautious. We're not put on this Earth to like every one, nor to be liked by every one. Such is life...
Oh I hate it when people get under my skin like that. I end up having 'conversations' with myself about all the things I'd say to them if I could. Unfortunately it just gets me more worked up about them instead of forgetting about them, which is the best option!
Hope you work it out soon :)
Phew! This makes me glad that we've never met. I know that you're not talking about me!!!
Incidentally, you posted a while ago about buying one of those knitting needle kits where you screw on the needles... you know what I mean. Are you still happy with them? I've been wrestling with temptation and I was wondering if you think they're worth the investment.
Um, I hope that its not a lady you recently bumped into at a craft market with a small sullen boy!
Situations like this are always so tricky. If only it was as simple as treating the person with a good dose of ignore. I can only suggest that you turn to retail therapy. More vintage buttons? Another bracelet?
I have one like this. I see her twice daily at the school gate. My daughter idolises hers. CK has christened her Moriarty. This reflects well as I get to be Sherlock Holmes. (I always knew I was clever ;-)
I dislike those people too! I hate when they annoy you that much, that they continue to annoy you even when you're not seeing them! I hope you find a way that she doesn't impact on your social life... or that she just goes away and annoys someone else :)
Venting is good, and you should always trust your judgement. If you can't avoid interacting with her then get the gripes out of your system.
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