What are you pretending not to know?
Posted by Sariea on Oct 26, 2008 · Member since Feb 2007 · 845 posts
i saw the question posted on another forum i lurk around, thought it might be interesting to post here. not necessarily to get answers (though it'd be interesting to hear) but kinda just to make yah think....
as for me, on a daily basis i pretend not to know customers are outright lying when they call in to verizon wireless customer service and act like they don't know where download charges on their bill came from
I'm in the environmental field. I went to Humboldt State University and my friends were headed into your line of work (you identify stuff?), but I can't tell a fern from a pine tree so I wisely chose a different path.
I pretend not to know that I really miss NY.
Also, along with KMK, I pretend not to notice when the teens at my job use fowl language, meh who isn't a teen at one point.
I pretend not to know that some people have the ability to hurt me after all these years.
i pretend not to know that even after 6+ months, i still want to go to my old job and slash my old manager's tires... or call her a few choice words and see the pain on her face (i know its horrible, but she purposefully made me miserable for years)
i pretend not to know that i'm still fat even though i've mostly stopped bingeing
...and i pretend not to know that my boyfriend is getting less attracted to me..
You are beautiful, please don't say such things about yourself! It sounds like you're recovering from an ed...me too. I think the most important thing is to be kind to yourself now. here's a hug :flower:
Have you seen the movie, 'Strangers on a train'? :)
If you haven't seen that movie, then what I just said makes no sense :)
i have, indeed, seen that movie ;)
You are beautiful, please don't say such things about yourself! It sounds like you're recovering from an ed...me too. I think the most important thing is to be kind to yourself now. here's a hug :flower:
yeah, i am, still... "recovering". i've gained the weight i just wish the thoughts would go away. thanks for the hug :flower2:
I'm pretending not to know that I might have to go back to being vegetarian if I get into the study abroad program for next semester. :(
Where do you plan on studying?
Germany, I've looked up information about the town I'm going to and while there are lots of options in other towns, there don't seem to be many options there. There are however a good amount of vegetarian options. While living off of German bread would be nice (I'm a breadaholic), I don't think that would be super healthy. Especially since I don't know whether I will have a personal area where I can cook for myself. I'm going to get so fat in the land of dairy and meat if I go back to being just vegetarian (unfortunately, I know this from previous experience, every time I go to Germany I gain about 15 pounds in two weeks, GROSS). I'm going to hold judgment until I get there though.
I'm pretending not to know that I may have completely screwed up my study abroad application and thus nixed my chances of being able to go.
I'm pretending not to know that my best friend and I have completely grown apart.
I am pretending not to know that I am boring.
i am pretending not to know that what i never wanted to happen as happened---that my sister has got me completely obsessed with the Twilight series.... :-[
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Wow. So I'm not having a good day.
((theodamus))
I don't think You're insane....in fact, You seem to be handling Your circumstances a helluva lot better than I probably would. If I had any practical advice, I'd sure love to help You...but, in lieu of anything more helpful...I hope things start working out for You.
i pretend not to know that i'm still fat even though i've mostly stopped bingeing
...and i pretend not to know that my boyfriend is getting less attracted to me..
((Sariea))
Y'know, I don't know how things are between You and Dean, but I know You two have been together for quite a while now.....The dynamic changes after a few years, and while he still could be just as (if not more) attracted to You as ever before, the way he expresses it and interacts with You day-to-day might just seem less..I dunno..exciting?
If You haven't expressed this concern with him, please do. If You don't feel special to him as you once did, for whatever reason, he needs to know...He might not even realize how his actions/words (or lack thereof) might make You feel.
Lady, You should feel good about taking control of those binges! Don't beat Yourself up if they still happen every now and then, but think of all the progress You've made...that should remind You that You CAN beat it, that You ARE stronger than the disorder.
And remember, "fat" is mostly subjective.
I'm pretty sure that no one here would think of You that way...and that most of Us, in fact, think You're quite beautiful. But as You know, the ED's thought process still lingers about and tries to convince You otherwise. So I know there isn't much I can say to convince You that You are NOT fat..it has to come from within....but just know that We love You and want You to see Yourself as the beautiful woman You really are.
I pretend not to know that I'm kind of awesome.
im pretending not to know that i need to gain some wieght or ill be in this stupid hospital longer :'(
Right now I'm pretending not to know Miss Francie ( my kitty) wants brushed while she eats - AGAIN!!!! :o
I'm pretending not to know that if I go over to my neighbor's because I need a friend, it will result in him thinking that I'm encouraging his more than friendly feelings for me. I'm pretending not to know that I shouldn't be selfish and that I should just stay away.
I'm pretending not to know that if I go over to my neighbor's because I need a friend, it will result in him thinking that I'm encouraging his more than friendly feelings for me. I'm pretending not to know that I shouldn't be selfish and that I should just stay away.
I'm pretending not to know this exact same thing.
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Wow. So I'm not having a good day.
((theodamus))
I don't think You're insane....in fact, You seem to be handling Your circumstances a helluva lot better than I probably would. If I had any practical advice, I'd sure love to help You...but, in lieu of anything more helpful...I hope things start working out for You.
Thank you CW. At least after my exam this afternoon I don't have to see anyone related to my course until Monday. That should help.
Also, I pretend not to think that all my problems are completely insignificant and I should just cope and be helping other people all the time...because that's just low self esteem and I REFUSE to know I have that :)
i am pretending not to know that what i never wanted to happen as happened---that my sister has got me completely obsessed with the Twilight series.... :-[
... i am pretending my cousin didn't do the same thing to me.
i am also pretending that i have alienated myself from all my friends ... and miss them
:'(
I am pretending not to know that I am scared to death at the prospect of being single again.
this shocks me md. i picture you in the perfect relationship
I'm kind of pretending not to know that I am eating about 1/2 of that apple pie that I just baked..
I'm pretending not to know that the fat free brownies I am baking right now won't be fat free with the bag of chocolate chips I added to it
I'm pretending not to know that no one wants to do anything with me for Halloween.
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