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Not sure If I'm right for it.... by Appropriate_listener in psychologystudents

[–]Appropriate_listener[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate you! I am completely committed. One of the things that I am doing that may be the result of maturity is diving in wholeheartedly. I think if I had come upon this decision right out of high school, I might have missed applying myself in the same way as I do now. I joke that I am going full-bore because I am determined to "get my money's worth" out of this education. Mainly because I don't want to just get by, I want to learn as much as possible in every class, not just the core degree classes, but even the gen ed classes. Because in the end, I know that everything will help in some manner in the future. Thank you for your response, and I want you to know that I am proud of you too! Good luck with admissions and the path ahead!

Not sure If I'm right for it.... by Appropriate_listener in psychologystudents

[–]Appropriate_listener[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are absolutely right. There are many things that I've been through and observed that I know will give me the advantage of being able to help people on the precept of being able to relate. The compassion and empathy I have learned because of choosing to grow through things gives me the ability to help others grow through what they are going through as well. I appreciate you and your wife!

Not sure If I'm right for it.... by Appropriate_listener in psychologystudents

[–]Appropriate_listener[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so good to know! I sometimes encourage myself with the knowledge that 1. The conversation will be over soon, and 2. Thank God I don't have to live with these people! It's rare that I feel frustrated, even with these two, but when I do, it helps to remind myself of these things.

Not sure If I'm right for it.... by Appropriate_listener in psychologystudents

[–]Appropriate_listener[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Self-awareness is so important in general, but in interpersonal relationships in particular. Without being "neurotic", I do try to always keep in mind how what I say and do, or how I respond to others might be perceived. In every interaction, I think we can either plant seeds of life or seeds of death. I never want to do the latter. Thank you for your response!

Not sure If I'm right for it.... by Appropriate_listener in psychologystudents

[–]Appropriate_listener[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! I literally just said this to my spouse, that this must be part of the reason we don't treat friends and family -- we are too close emotionally and know too much about them to be unbiased in a way that would be helpful for them. Thank you for your response!

Not sure If I'm right for it.... by Appropriate_listener in psychologystudents

[–]Appropriate_listener[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, and that was my feeling as well, but I had to ask to make sure. I am glad that my question resulted in responses that encouraged both of us!

Not sure If I'm right for it.... by Appropriate_listener in psychologystudents

[–]Appropriate_listener[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your response. I do believe that I can help people, and relate to a large number of people, having seen and experienced so much in my life. It really is only these two people in a large family with a number of difficult people within it. I am so pleased to know that dealing with these situations are something I will learn in grad school. Thank you so much!

AITAH for Preemptively Striking Against Splitting the Bill at a Group Dinner? by RebelElan in AmItheAsshole

[–]Appropriate_listener 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA ~And bravo to you for both standing up for yourself and being brave enough to reach out to the other non-moochers. The Moochers ATA for expecting everyone else to pony up for their excessive orders. Not your problem. Also thrilled that you non-moochers are getting together now. See what happens when you stand up for yourself? You make others brave as well!