Not The Brightest Star

AmentsChick
AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
This is going to come across as harsh and completely rude. I apologize but I'm hoping someone out there will understand. Does anyone else have a friend that maybe isn't the sharpest tool in the shed? Now I definitely don't claim to be a genius or an Ivy league grad...but I have a friend that I get frustrated with on occasion. S/he is perhaps the world's kindest person and would do anything for anyone...and I truly and genuinely love this person. However, I feel like I just can't talk to them or have a meaningful conversation.

Is this making any sense? I guess what I'm trying to say is I get frustrated and am mad at myself for not having much patience with my friend.
This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

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  • Derrick
    Derrick Posts: 475
    It's like posting in the A Moving Train forum.
  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    luckily i only surround myself with people i find to be brilliant. :D
  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Oh, that can be a tough one. I don't think you're rude for feeling like this, either. It can be a big stumbling block in any relationship when you are not intellectual equals.

    I guess just keep focusing on the positives about your friendship and that'll make it easier to keep that frustration at bay! But don't feel bad for your honest feelings, ya know? It's your actions that matter most anyway, and I'm sure you're a good friend to her, too. :)
  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    my wife is a flipping idiot sometimes. does that make me a complete moron for marrying her? yes. :p
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  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    my wife is a flipping idiot sometimes. does that make me a complete moron for marrying her? yes.

    lol! I shouldn't laugh but this made me spit water. I totally just did a spit take. And no one was here to enjoy it.

    On a serious note..I hope everything is ok. :o :(
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    my wife is a flipping idiot sometimes. does that make me a complete moron for marrying her? yes. :p

    We're ALLLLLLLLLL idiots sometimes!! It's when it's habitual then it's a problem.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    Brain of J.Lo wrote:
    lol! I shouldn't laugh but this made me spit water. I totally just did a spit take. And no one was here to enjoy it.

    On a serious note..I hope everything is ok. :o :(

    i'm ok yes! :D and hey - we're getting close to spooning again!!!

    topic intergrity...yes M I know where you're coming from on this...similar friends indeed.
    I love to turn you on
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    i'm ok yes! :D and hey - we're getting close to spooning again!!!

    topic intergrity...yes M I know where you're coming from on this...similar friends indeed.

    The more I think about it, the worse I feel (rightfully so).
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    AmentsChick wrote:
    This is going to come across as harsh and completely rude. I apologize but I'm hoping someone out there will understand. Does anyone else have a friend that maybe isn't the sharpest tool in the shed? Now I definitely don't claim to be a genius or an Ivy league grad...but I have a friend that I get frustrated with on occasion. S/he is perhaps the world's kindest person and would do anything for anyone...and I truly and genuinely love this person. However, I feel like I just can't talk to them or have a meaningful conversation.

    Is this making any sense? I guess what I'm trying to say is I get frustrated and am mad at myself for not having much patience with my friend.

    I'm sorry that I was dense and just did not understand your plan for trying to elope with a rock star.
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  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    iluvcats wrote:
    I'm sorry that I was dense and just did not understand your plan for trying to elope with a rock star.

    pfft...I shouldn't have expected you to. :rolleyes: :p
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Brain of J.Lo
    Brain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    i'm ok yes! :D and hey - we're getting close to spooning again!!!

    topic intergrity...yes M I know where you're coming from on this...similar friends indeed.

    ok, that's good! :D

    And woohoo! More spoonin' with stevie! :D;)
  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun
    LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    i have a few dumbass friends :) but i dont care how smart you are as long as you are fun to hang out with.
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    MrSmith wrote:
    i have a few dumbass friends :) but i dont care how smart you are as long as you are fun to hang out with.

    maybe it's different for girls...since we girls like to talk...and talk...and talk...and talk.

    And this person is definitely fun to hang out with...and a genuinely great person.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • facepollution
    facepollution Posts: 6,834
    I have a couple of friends like that. Yeah it can be really frustrating at times, but like others have said, you just have to focus on the positive stuff, and keep the more 'intellectual' conversations for some of your more clued in friends.
  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    is this about our hannah montana conversation?! :eek: :D

    i have different friends for different things. some i know i'm not going to have the most thought-provoking conversations with, but they have their traits that make me love them. now guys on the other hand...i just can't date a guy that's not smart/witty.
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    nfanel wrote:
    is this about our hannah montana conversation?! :eek: :D

    i have different friends for different things. some i know i'm not going to have the most thought-provoking conversations with, but they have their traits that make me love them. now guys on the other hand...i just can't date a guy that's not smart/witty.

    Wuhll..uh..Nic...you know...I wasn't going to say anything...
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    facepollution wrote:
    I have a couple of friends like that. Yeah it can be really frustrating at times, but like others have said, you just have to focus on the positive stuff, and keep the more 'intellectual' conversations for some of your more clued in friends.

    Hmm...excellent point.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • Steve Dunne
    Steve Dunne Posts: 4,965
    nfanel wrote:
    is this about our hannah montana conversation?! :eek: :D

    oh what the hell! :eek:
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  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    Steve Dunne wrote:
    oh what the hell! :eek:

    Yeah, and she refers to her as "HM"!! LMAO!!
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    AmentsChick wrote:
    Yeah, and she refers to her as "HM"!! LMAO!!
    wait, i think YOU start that abbreviation. what can i say, i have young nieces! and that show is catchy! damnit!

    thread integrity, please, people. :p

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