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Kjb2992
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20 Jun 2013, 12:37 am

I have noticed that I'm what you would call a "sensitive" or "nice guy", and my mom says I practically "came that way". As a kid I would turn on the waterworks at the drop of a hat, in fact, some bad real life drama, sad movies and romance still get me. When something bad happens, I feel as bad as the person who is suffering is. It's frustrating to see someone in distress and try to bottle up your own feelings. I don't like getting angry very often, but when it happens, I explode. Often feeling great guilt afterwards for those around me, leading to a feeling of depression, confusion and hopelessness. When I think of the woman of my dreams, I don't think of her as just an object or anything, but someone I can relate to, bond with, cooperate and coexist with. We are two halves of one whole that join. The more love and passion the better, cuddling on the couch, holding each other close, dating, you name it. Sharing each moment together and cherishing them. I see myself being a bit more on the submissive side of the relationship, though I will stand up for close ones, though in the most peaceful way possible.

I have come to appreciate some things like hiking, fishing and cars, but I also like cooking, tidying and taking care of the people and things around me passionately and in a dedicated manner.

What about you? And what do you think of these personality traits of mine?



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20 Jun 2013, 2:47 am

Kjb2992 wrote:
As a kid I would turn on the waterworks at the drop of a hat, in fact, some bad real life drama, sad movies and romance still get me. When something bad happens, I feel as bad as the person who is suffering is. It's frustrating to see someone in distress and try to bottle up your own feelings. I don't like getting angry very often, but when it happens, I explode. Often feeling great guilt afterwards for those around me, leading to a feeling of depression, confusion and hopelessness. .


Relate to all this - as a kid I was in tears for a whole day after watching 'Lassie Come Home' - and I didn't even like dogs! :lol: This is one of the confusing areas for me, of being an aspie - I can feel an overwhelming sympathy for someone yet have the tread of a concrete elephant. It is horrible when it happens, overwhelming.


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