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Does anyone else ever feel like they are projecting? Sometimes I am not sure if that is what I am doing. I get very frustrated with some friends and feel like they are clinging on to me. Maybe they are, I don't know. I judge them really harshly in my mind for not wanting to go out with me and meet people to date; they want to stay home and man-hate. In my opinion, they call and text a lot.
Anyway, the point being, why does it bother me so much? In part, because I feel judged by them, and we can only take part in plans that suit them-if it's something I want to go and do or am interested in, they will refuse. There is a movie that I want to see, but because it's not the genre that they like, I'll be shot down. But when they want to do something, it's expected I'll comply.
I had to ask myself why I was so often triggered by their communications and contacts. Is it because I'm not happy with my own romantic life and so I am projecting my dissatisfaction onto them? Some of them frequently compain of getting old and then lump us in one category-that we are old. Does it bother me because I feel like I'm old or fear this?
Just something to think about. I've been reflecting lately as I go through therapy and try to figure own my own reactions to things, when it's about me, when I'm projecting, and when I'm not.
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In all it's splendid colour!!I'm up for a very short time I hope...It's too early for me but I always seem to have these early awake times where I'm not quite ready to get upAnother chore day for me as I didn't get done all I wanted to yestetdayI hope that your day is blessed...xo
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How do you feel after sharing your thoughts and feelings on dailystrength.org, and the reason I ask is that I find it beneficial to project transparency with realistic expectations for the desired outcome from the author.
Sharing on dailystrength.org is like a doorway to a better life and a refreshing outlook in life when one becomes open to comments and new suggestions. Even share and compare notes.
It seems to me, as I skimmed through your words, you may have outgrown your friends and or circle of ambiance. I know it can be hard to find like-minded peers and friends at one age, but it's good for you to know your own self-worth and the life long expectations that you want for yourself.
Shine on!