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Hi!

So.. as I've searched around the threads and forums, I realized a billion of threads concerning questions. I realized I had lots of my own(that I hope havent been said already), that I would like to post here for some feedback. I love hearing from others and their mindset, so feel free to answer!

First question: Are you particularly a sensitive person? Or is it hard to show emotion based on a specific outcome?
 
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Emotions - usually keep them hidden - try to keep a rather stoic front.

I did cry when my son had a stroke from a medical procedure when he was younger.

The movie "Elephant Man" made me cry.

Some of the songs in the latter part of "Hamilton" made me cry - even though I tried to hold it back.

Sometimes we can't control the emotion that is invoked...
 
Hmmm admittedly i am sensitive but i don't show it, i'm not very expressive and am never really overly emotional.
I feel like saying i'm cold is a bit too extreme so maybe...reserved is a better way of putting it.
 
SubSoph said:
Hi!

So.. as I've searched around the threads and forums, I realized a billion of threads concerning questions. I realized I had lots of my own(that I hope havent been said already), that I would like to post here for some feedback. I love hearing from others and their mindset, so feel free to answer!

First question: Are you particularly a sensitive person? Or is it hard to show emotion based on a specific outcome?
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I'd say I can be sensitive to things I take serious like when it comes to autistic people (my brother is autistic) or disabled people and also my faith and being a Christian. I'm a strong person and don't let most things get to me though. I feel if it's not going to bother me in 5 years than why let it bother me for 5 seconds you know?
 
Hubby_Home_Alone said:
Emotions - usually keep them hidden - try to keep a rather stoic front.

I did cry when my son had a stroke from a medical procedure when he was younger.

The movie "Elephant Man" made me cry.

Some of the songs in the latter part of "Hamilton" made me cry - even though I tried to hold it back.

Sometimes we can't control the emotion that is invoked...
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I'm sorry about your son.

A question, though. Why do you feel the need to keep them hidden? Sure, to each their own, but..you feel em, everyone has em. Whats the harm? Sure, something could go wrong along the way, but besides that an open mind really helps! : )
 
Why.
I don't know - from a young age we are taught that boys don't cry.

Fear of rejection - if you don't let people know what you are thinking or feeling - you don't give them a chance to reject you.

Mr Spock became a hero of mine growing up - then his control over emotion became something to emulate.

Its the way I am - can't teach an old dog new tricks...
:oops:
 
SubSoph said:
Hi!

So.. as I've searched around the threads and forums, I realized a billion of threads concerning questions. I realized I had lots of my own(that I hope havent been said already), that I would like to post here for some feedback. I love hearing from others and their mindset, so feel free to answer!

First question: Are you particularly a sensitive person? Or is it hard to show emotion based on a specific outcome?
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I am a very emotional person, although I do not cry a lot. I tend to tear up faster when I feel intense happiness. Not so much when I feel sad.

I can always place myself in others and their emotions, whatever those may be. How I do it I don't know. I am a very open person myself and I am beyond the feeling of being embarrased, because there is no reason to feel like that.

I have accepted that my emotions can rise high in some cases especially when people are not being treated fair, or are falsely accused. Because I talk about my feelings quite easily, people always come to me to talk about theirs too.

But mostly I am the one who says the least. I sit, I sit and observe.

Peace!!
 
SubSoph said:
Hi!

So.. as I've searched around the threads and forums, I realized a billion of threads concerning questions. I realized I had lots of my own(that I hope havent been said already), that I would like to post here for some feedback. I love hearing from others and their mindset, so feel free to answer!

First question: Are you particularly a sensitive person? Or is it hard to show emotion based on a specific outcome?
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I'm probably too emotional and sensitive.

I feel everything and I feel it deeply (this also applied to other people's emotions and how empathetic I am). However, I've gotten really good at pushing it down and bottling it up so it doesn't bother anyone else. I really don't like to burden people with my problems. I've also noticed it's something that has grown since I've gotten older.
 
SubSoph said:
Hi!

So.. as I've searched around the threads and forums, I realized a billion of threads concerning questions. I realized I had lots of my own(that I hope havent been said already), that I would like to post here for some feedback. I love hearing from others and their mindset, so feel free to answer!

First question: Are you particularly a sensitive person? Or is it hard to show emotion based on a specific outcome?
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I'm not overly sensitive. I've even been referred to as a 'brick wall' at times. I try to maintain a calm demeanor most of the time. However, it doesn't mean I won't show emotion.

There are certain things which pull at my strings. Kids being mistreated and any cruelty to animals gets me upset. I usually don't cry when reading or finding about these situations. On the other hand I get quite angry.

I do cry, just not very often. An intense sadness such as losing a close family member would (and has) brought me to tears.
 
UnsaintedCali said:
I'm probably too emotional and sensitive.

I feel everything and I feel it deeply (this also applied to other people's emotions and how empathetic I am). However, I've gotten really good at pushing it down and bottling it up so it doesn't bother anyone else. I really don't like to burden people with my problems. I've also noticed it's something that has grown since I've gotten older.
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I'm quite positive your problem(s) would never burden anyone. If they do, they arent really there for you when you need them. Find people who are..js:rolleyes:
 
SubSoph said:
First question: Are you particularly a sensitive person? Or is it hard to show emotion based on a specific outcome?
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Depends on my mental health but for the most part, no. However, I am unable to show emotion when I'm around people.
 
SubSoph said:
First question: Are you particularly a sensitive person? Or is it hard to show emotion based on a specific outcome?
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In my past, I was great at bottling my emotions up and staying silent around people or in situations where I should've said/done something.
Now, I guess the sponge has started to get to its maximum soaking capacity so to speak and I've started to voice my emotions. It feels great to do so cuz that way people get know how I feel and that, in some way, lets them know what I like or dislike and makes them behave properly around me.
I don't wanna be rude too so I make sure I put my point politely.
 
#2 Smoking, I have severe asthma so being around cigarette smoke is deadly for my lungs so if she smokes, I'm out.
 
SubSoph said:
#2- Whats something that ultimately drives you away from someone or makes you less interested in them in the long-run? A turn off, maybe?
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Lack of patience, understanding, and communication. Not just in communicating feelings, but literally communicating. For example, if I haven't heard from you in a day, I'm not going to feel important. So just saying "hey, busy today." goes a long way.

And on a more serious note... If she doesn't put the shopping cart in cart drop off it's an automatic no-go. ❤️
 
SubSoph said:
#2- Whats something that ultimately drives you away from someone or makes you less interested in them in the long-run? A turn off, maybe?
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Arrogance. The type that makes them think they are better than others. Whether superficial with looks, intelligence, or money

Also, the lack of humility and emotion irks me.
I dont think people have to be a fountain of emotions and spew out every thought.
But lack of communication and me tryin to guess what issues or feelings are...really does my head in
 
SubSoph said:
#2- Whats something that ultimately drives you away from someone or makes you less interested in them in the long-run? A turn off, maybe?
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Not exactly a dead stop turn off but when people are blatantly into me because of my height and not much else it feels somewhat hollow.
 
SubSoph said:
#2- Whats something that ultimately drives you away from someone or makes you less interested in them in the long-run? A turn off, maybe?
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An over inflated ego/cockiness. Confidence is fine, but a holier than thou attitude is a big turn off.
Someone only talking to me just to humor me, out of boredom or when no one "better" is around, thinking I'm too stupid/oblivious to pick up on it.
No sense of humor, no patience, lack of communication, zero emotions.
I'll stop there...
 
SubSoph said:
#2- Whats something that ultimately drives you away from someone or makes you less interested in them in the long-run? A turn off, maybe?
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First and foremost is if the person is a snob. I can't stand stuck up people whatsoever. Everyone puts their pants on the same way. Just because you may have power, money, or fame doesn't mean a damn. So without a doubt a person being a snob is an instant turn off to me.

Nearly along the same lines is arrogance. Don't be cocky and have the attitude you are better than everyone else. I'm fine with self-confidence (thinking you can do things and even thinking you can do things well), but arrogance is another story. We all can do things well and just because you might be better at it than most doesn't mean a damn.

One more which is an instant turn off is when a person is a gossiper or tries to create drama. Why people think creating problems and drama through spreading false words about others just irritates me to no end.

I could name a couple of others, but those are at the top of the list for me.
 
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