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RosieG

Can a strength ever be a weakness and vice-versa? How?

Posted - March 14, 2017
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  • 3375
    Not so much a "weakness", but a "strength" can be a liability.  

    I tend to be brutally honest and speak my mind.  I never think it is OK to mow people over with it, but if I am challenged first, I will say my piece.  

    There was a time I didn't dare speak up, so I guess I am making up for it now.
      March 14, 2017 1:31 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    I haven't noticed "brutal" yet in any of your replies to my questions PeaPod. To me brutal connotes being rude and hurtful. But I don't monitor every answer you give on Answermug. Though I seriously doubt you could be brutal. I always say what I think and try to be polite when I do. I'm not always polite. I always try to be. I guess that counts for something. Thank you for your reply m'dear! :)
      March 15, 2017 6:24 AM MDT
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  • 3375
    I was thinking in lines of my own real life.  I have had to make tough decisions and I do it without sugar coating it.  I care very much about the feelings of others, but sometimes giving someone some honesty can end things, especially if they are not able to take responsibility for their own actions.

    I appreciate the kind words Rosie.  I do think about what I am writing out here as well.  Happy Wednesday!
      March 15, 2017 9:33 AM MDT
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  • 1138
    I consider one of my strengths kindness and honesty, yet it has backfired a lot. I don't want to ever think of it as a weakness, but I think ignorant people in the world do.  Most people don't seem to care for 'kind' anymore, it is who is badass? Who is greedy/aggressive? I've given so much of my time and mind to people for them to go OVER boundary lines MANY times. Friends, family and bosses- I have felt used almost, and it seems they could care less my feelings.. why would they? They assume I'll ALWAYS be nice and kind, even when they push limits a lot on me. Well kindness is wonderful, until people use you and then you realize you almost have to be brazen sometimes to people (which is very hard for me ) :/
      March 14, 2017 1:57 PM MDT
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  • 113301
    Interesting that you would use the word "kind". I rarely see it used by anyone but me, It is probably my favorite word. So many good things flow from kindness. For example kind people don't lie or cheat or steal or betray or hurt others. You can depend on them. I think the purpose of life is to be KIND, USEFUL,HELPFUL to one another. I have said that for years on Answerbag when it existed and on Answermug as well. Why? Because that's what I believe wholeheartedly. If we can be all those things to one another we have lived successful lives and fulfilled our purpose. Sounds sappy I guess but so what? Thank you for your thoughtful reply Baybreeze and Happy Wednesday! :)
      March 15, 2017 6:27 AM MDT
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  • 3375
    I think you and I are cut from the same cloth Baybreeze.  
      March 15, 2017 9:34 AM MDT
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