Comments on: They Didn’t Ask Us

By: Jean

Jean — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:10:29 +0000

Evan,
Oops! Sorry I missed you earlier.

It sounds as if you vent effectively, by expressing your feelings in some way and then letting the issues go, either by taking effective action or moving on to something else. It’s when people keep complaining that it’s a burden to others.

Thanks for coming by.

By: Jean

Jean — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:03:15 +0000

rummuser,
Yes, there’s not much point in complaining if no one is willing to listen. Although writing in a journal is a good way of expressing feelings and letting them go. My journal is my best listening friend.

bikehikebabe,
Apparently the economic situation is still going downhill fast. It reminds me of an office mate I had once. He used to say, “Cheer up. Things are bound to get worse.” I’m spending my time appreciating what I have before it goes away.

By: bikehikebabe

bikehikebabe — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:36:03 +0000

And yes I do like to complain. But I’ve learned drop it then. Too bad that took so long.
My husband listens. I’ve never heard him complain. Honest!

By: bikehikebabe

bikehikebabe — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:29:38 +0000

Economic situation. Not my problem. Nothing I can do. Not to worry (for me).
But long ago I used to list in my head what I didn’t like, stew & kick myself for what I did wrong. Then I learned to write it down if it really bothered me & it went away. My mind was freed.

By: rummuser

rummuser — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:39:52 +0000

Jean, I love to be contrary with you. The only complaint that I can come up with is that I have no complaints! Seriously though, I do not have the luxury of a patient audience. Period. rummusers last blog post..A Tale Of Two Crises

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:35:37 +0000

I like to vent. If I can I move on and do something. If not I try to find something distracting enough for long enough so that I get over it. Evans last blog post..Different Jobs, Equal Responsibility