tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648449303376576981.post783711290303647608..comments2023-10-25T01:41:43.754-07:00Comments on Sidetracked Charley: Confession TimeJBinford-Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648449303376576981.post-77300666324303371002014-10-27T13:36:03.783-07:002014-10-27T13:36:03.783-07:00I do believe 'like attracts like' of the g...I do believe 'like attracts like' of the good kind in the end. I am the same as both of you but it took me into my late 40s before I saw the picture. I like my space, I like my own company, and have very few friends, my choice. Live alone and can not bear the thought of anyone living with me, except my cat of course. I am happy and content and staying that way.<br />Hugs.Shaynacwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725923296007124724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648449303376576981.post-259365801554806002014-10-27T07:12:44.662-07:002014-10-27T07:12:44.662-07:00Trained as a quilt carrier for my family I fell in...Trained as a quilt carrier for my family I fell into that role with friends. And when I started saying no or "not my fault" I did like you lose some "friends" along the way. Which of course I would feel guilty about. I think I like being alone because I do not have to worry about what story someone is going to get me to buy into and bow to their version and apologize for not seeing it in the first place.<br /><br />And yes, like you, Sir Mick, I never had those issues in the work place. It just seems to be in marriages and long term friendships. I have been on boards and president of organizations and not had those issues either. But as a landlord and neighbor and friend I can get so played. <br /><br />I think I will just turn up the music and not answer the phone. Nice to have someone who understands here.JBinford-Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7648449303376576981.post-39747991474860585432014-10-27T06:49:02.886-07:002014-10-27T06:49:02.886-07:00What an interesting read Lady J....everything is a...What an interesting read Lady J....everything is a compromise as I'm sure you know, but you appear to 'have some cards up your sleeve' which I wish you well playing. I found your comments on guilt interesting. I too have had therapy about the guilt feelings I carried for decades and I am pleased to say I found very beneficial. I did lose some 'friends' along the way but this happens when you lose the willingness to carry guilt any longer....Interestingly, my guilt issues related to personal relationships and never in the work place.I look forward to reading how things develop for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884490891296806478noreply@blogger.com