Mar 10, 2008

How good of friends can you be

if you think your friend is a dumbass? Or rather, if your friend thinks you're the dumbass. I can't imagine how it would even fly if it went both ways. I'm guessing that the majority of these thoughts are mere reactions, lighting up your personal disposition in such a way that you can't help but naturally, strongly think, "You are stupid." Unconsciously even. Maybe you place your hand on their head and laugh off what they say, making light of the situation. Or, at other times, you think (either to yourself or out loud), "Look, I don't have it in me to enjoy who you are right now. Behave yourself so I don't get pissed off. Later, I'll be able to tolerate you."
'Cause I don't think it's limited to the youngest children that they especially hate never being taken seriously. And now I'm going to lay awake thinking about whether I do that or not.
Lay awake comfortably and if you fall asleep, dream deeply.

When Harry Met Sally is one of the best movies ever. Nora Ephron, look her up.

4 comments:

  1. OgukuoMarch 10, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    Its def. not just a youngest child thing, trust me. I don't think the family realizes how old and mature the oldest is really, so it takes a while for them to be taken seriously. Once a precidence has been set, I think its easier to recognize it in younger siblings. But, thats coming from a partially overlooked oldest child :)

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  2. MelaMarch 10, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    I've never really thought about being or not being taken seriously. I guess I just am, thus don't have to worry about it. Or am I?

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  3. Paul KMarch 11, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    I live my life assuming people don't actually like me. Not the same as you, granted, but I think I can relate to the sense that people aren't treating you a certain way. Except mine is just social paranoia and sillyness.
    I hope you feel like I take you seriously. I like joking around with you, but I take your opinions and so forth to heart.

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  4. MelaMarch 12, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    people seemed to be taking you seriously yesterday when you were grumpy. ;) (Just kidding, do take me seriously.)

    Hey, thanks for the dip.

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