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Try talking to someone without “oh yeah, when something similar happened to me…” or “that reminds me of [me story]” Or “I totally understand because I…” - It’s hard, but worth trying
Feb 6, 2024
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I have a bad habit of redirecting the conversation to myself. And I notice when I’m about to do it and stop but sometimes i just talk away. I suppose it’s fine when it adds to the previous topic point but I just hate doing it so often I really am a talker but I need to be more of a listener. This experience is yours and I need to listen and not barge in with my own.
Sep 14, 2024
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It bums me out whenever someone's trying to say something but cuts themselves off or says "nevermind" because they assume that they're wasting time. Think it through, or let it come back to you. 3 years ago, I started saying, "Talk through the thought" with my friend, and I think it's made me more patient, and I've ended up hearing/saying some cool shit (or at least some funny shit) that I would've probably missed out on otherwise.
Feb 23, 2024
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when you’re out of something genuine to say and find yourself in an awkward silence, try to accept that. You don’t have to talk all the time to have a good time. Take your time, gather your thoughts, listen to your body for a sec. Are you hungry? Maybe change the location and eat something together? have to pee? a good moment to take your time and come up with something.
You can also let the other person come up with something that’s perfectly okay :)
Try not to worry and try to enjoy your time 🫶
May 21, 2025
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Lurking + Learning. Noticed I am posting every day. Not sure we all have enough cool recs to be posting constantly without trying too hard. Don’t want to turn this place into another “look at me!” platform. Here’s to the value of quiet lurking & learning
Feb 8, 2024
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So far no spam, no brands talking to Elmo, no fights in the comments. Pls keep it simple 🙏
Feb 6, 2024
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“Oh man that’s hilarious - I gotta post that.” “What a novel concept! I gotta post that. “That sunset is amazing - I gotta post that.” … save some of the awesome in your life for just you and your memories.
Feb 25, 2024