I think I may be going about this whole thing wrong but lately, I’ve been so put off by people. Over the last few days, it seems that everyone I meet is out to impress me. They talk about the square footage of their house, how much their new car cost, what type of granite they are putting in their kitchen, how much money their spouse makes, etc, etc, etc. I have to tell you, nothing turns me off faster than someone trying to impress.<\/p>\n
Ok, I get it. You are fabulously rich and have a ginormous car and\/or kitchen. But what on earth gave you the impression that I would want to know this all within the first 15 minutes of meeting me? Did you think I would like you for your things? For whatever reason, the people I’ve bumped into the last few days have gone on and on and on about their stuff and how much it cost without so much as pausing for breath. I doubt they even remember my name during the diatribe.<\/p>\n
Now, please understand, I’m not complaining about mommy bragging. I totally understand waxing poetic about your kids and how cute\/smart\/sweet they are. This is every parent’s (and grandparent’s) god-given right. As a mom, I will ohhh and ahh for the required 20 minutes with the best of them before launching into my own song and dance regarding my kids. Totally acceptable.<\/p>\n
But the stuff? It is a major turn off. It seems these people have confused the verb befriend with impress. If you want to befriend me, listen. Ask. Console. Comisserate. If you want to befriend me, do not launch into a rambling laundry list of all the expensive things you own or how large your house is. I beg of you, please do not begin gripping and complaining about your mother-in-law or siblings. It may sound shocking but I do not jump at the chance to be BFF’s with someone who only sees the glass half full. And, “hi, I’m _____ let me tell you about everything I suffer through” is not exactly the best ice breaker.<\/p>\n
Ok, rant over. But the next stranger who decides to complain that their 3500 sq ft house is too small, I’m going to drop the pleasant act, turn heel and walk away. Befriend people! Not impress!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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