Posted by Gracie2 on October 17, 2002, at 20:54:40
In reply to What Am I Doing Wrong? - I Turn People Off, posted by WorryGirl on October 16, 2002, at 14:17:21
I doubt if I can say anything about the bulimia that you don't already know. This is a serious health concern and should be considered apart from your desire to have more friends. However, you could make friends at OA meetings.Since you say you're an intense person, prehaps you're coming on too strong. When someone makes a casual comment and you stare at them and say, "Well, what do you mean by that?" it can put the other person on the defensive. Although people like to talk about themselves, most people don't like it when you become too personal too soon, whether asking them questions or talking about yourself. Myself, I dislike people who enjoy arguing, who will disagree with just about anything you have to say for the sake of argument.
I also dislike it when a person complains constantly, when they never have a decent thing to say about anyone.Since you say you would be happy if you just had more social interaction, that doesn't sound like something that requires medication. The bulimia needs treatment, though.
-Gracie
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