LOL kool, its funny because I remember when I was in jr. high school, we were taught to ALWAYS use "I" instead of "you" when talking, because it was less confrontational.

For example, "I feel like some of the things you say are hurtful" as opposed to "You're an asshole" (neither is true, btw lol)

I think (there I go again!) that in the context you're talking about, it has a lot to do with the fact that the boomer generation generally raised their kids to be pretty self-centered (myself included), and many young and even middle-aged people today really do feel that the world centers on them and their needs. And this goes for guys just as much as girls!

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed how much "I" has been used in the responses to this post. Maybe this is not the place to ask that question. Maybe this is the place to use "I" as we all have problems that we need to ask help for. Of course this is also a place to get things off of our chests.

Notice that the word "I" was only used to note the "I".

Very proud of myself fot that...LOL

There's a song about this isn't there..."Let's Talk about Me" lol
actually, then I word can be way overused. Alone made a good point, but "I" find more men pleased by my intelligence then turned off by it. BUT ya gotta watch that you're nt a threat. I talk sports - only sports and use humor when I have no idea what he's talking about :)

Yes, there are a lot of uses of the "I" word in all the boards in this site. Whatever happened to "we" or "us"?

I though DS was a place that was safe to use I all you want. Is this not a place to be safe and able to talk about yourself and have friends respond positively so that you feel like your not alone? If I am wrong maybe "I" am in the wrong place.

brent: You have to use the "I" word to express yourself and that's fine. My point is that the use of the "I" word in every sentence reveals a completely self-absorbed attitude, which sucks, but "I" guess is a survival instinct, so don't let "me" censor ya.

"I" know exactly what you are saying because "I" get so sick and tired of hearing "I" "I" "I" in a sentence. "I" hear it used so much that "I" get annoyed and since "I" am work now "I" better get my ass busy or "I" will get in trouble and "I" will not hear the end of it at home. Damn, forgive me if "I" seem like "I" have been rambling a lot. "I" got to go.

Well I don't use "we" on here b/c I cannot speak for the group... just sayin'

I think...lol...that the word I used in a relationship can be pretty selfish.......unlike u koolman it has been my misfortune to always get wi men who use it a lot....when in a relationship its nice if "" we "" comes more into play.

What is that Toby Keith song?" I just wanna talk about me."

adding to what cin said (she took the words right out of my mouth) i wana talk about me, you wana talk about you, you, you, you, but everyonce in a while i wanna talk about me he,he,he me, he,he what i think, what i want what i wanna do. anyways i think it goes something like that i tried (LOL). ok lets talk about YOU. what's your favorite move, what's your favorite color, what do you like to do for fun, what do you like and dislike about yourself, why do you call yourself koolman is it because you smoke kool cigeretts, what are you doing this weekend????????????? well that should be enough for now and i do expect to hear all the answers. so don't copout one your reply because i'm trying to have a you convo here (lol and smileing). i do know what your talking about though, men can be just as bad you know, my hubby is pretty stuck on himself always looking at himself in the mirror my daughter even says she gona get sick , no he's not too,too bad(ya gotta luv him). he just works realy hard on his body (body builder) so i think we all have some selfishness etc.... take care and good luck 500SL.

koolman...if "we" were with more "us"'s "we" would use them more......but instead it's about what "I" alone have to do for my kids........

'I' want to say 'I' am certainly enjoying catching up on all of this hehehe - love all the chit back and forth back and forth just sorry 'I' have no timely remarks. 'I' 'I' ya!

I have to say I usually hear that alot more from men than women. Mishka.