Frustration

You know what is frustrating?
WELL BRACE YOURSELF 'CUZ I'M ABOUT TO TELL YOU.

People who fail to ask you how you're doing.

This has been such a common occurrence with me lately. When I talk to someone, I naturally ask them how they're doing, or what they're up to, etc. And they proceed to tell me every detail about their current state of mind. And then, without stopping for a breath, they change the subject to something else also having to do with them. And they continue talking. And talking. Some people are very one-sided without even realizing it. It's so interesting to me to think about how people's minds work. Some, like in this case, are not necessarily seeking to care about others. They just want to be cared about. They simply need an ear to listen. I love being that ear, don't get me wrong. But I also think there is very little point in one-sided relationships. I feel like I have this vat full of attention juice... and you know what? After pouring so much into a person, it just runs out after a while. And if they don't refill my attention vat, I'm just left empty. DANG.

But stupid metaphors aside, I didn't really realize how common of an occurrence this was until I was talking with an acquaintance earlier today, and they asked me the simple question, "How are you doing?" It meant so much to me to be asked this... to be genuinely inquired about. Yeah, make fun of me all you want. I swear I am not as pathetic as I sound right now.... But it was so nice to be cared about. Even if it WAS just out of politeness.

So. Moral of the story... Next time you talk to me... ask me how I am! You will definitely gain friendship points. But seriously. Real moral: Take the time to genuinely care about someone, and they will most likely care about you in return. And if they don't... sure, keep caring, but don't waste your time spilling your attention juice all over them. Unnecessary.