Fri 21 Oct 2005
I’ve noticed that I’ve been hardheaded lately. My instinctive response to things is generally a flat “no.” I feel bad about this, but I’m not sure if I should feel bad. I used to have difficulty refusing things that I didn’t feel like doing or eating or watching or participating in, and now I say no without really a second consideration. My low tolerance and refusal to compromise or be more open-minded may be scar tissue. Perhaps I should just be quiet from now on. Not really say yes, but not say no, either.
say what you feel and don’t hold back, it’s emotional aloe vera.
I’m sure you’re doing fine. Sometimes you have to be tough with people or else they’ll bowl you over with what they want. I think it’s just a sign that you’re becoming stronger as a person that you don’t think twice about saying no to people.
Or maybe I’m growing uncooperative and selfish in my jadedness.