03/01/15
I am deep in thought about human nature tonight.
I finally have something very good and very positive going on in my life right now that is bringing me a lot of happiness.
I have attempted to talk about it to a close family member and a few friends through Facebook. On all three occasions, the person has barely expressed that they are happy for me, and give me a one or two word response, and move on to talking about themselves and what's going on in their life.
This strikes me as odd. I thought the people in question would be interested in knowing more about the situation and how things came about, and would express a general interest in what's going on in my life. However, it just didn't happen. I no sooner had my say, then they turned the conversation back around to what is going on with them, and expected me to listen intently, offer advice, and/or be otherwise enthused for what they are experiencing.
Sometimes I just don't understand people. It's okay if I'm here for everyone, care about what is going on with them, but I dare not expect the same in return from them. The friends in question are not close friends, so maybe I'm expecting too much in thinking they would be interested when I have something positive occur in my life for a change.
I'm always the go-to person and the person that offers support and advice. It would just be nice to have the same interest shown to me in return sometimes.
I'm not letting this bring me down, I'm just puzzled is all.
Just had to vent about this.