tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598957307030417401.post4545891163008068086..comments2023-09-21T10:55:03.764-04:00Comments on Writers Li.P.P.: I’m Sorry *shrug* It's Who I Am. No Apologies!WritersLiPPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04228390297453061290noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598957307030417401.post-85470823234942607152011-07-26T10:05:39.379-04:002011-07-26T10:05:39.379-04:00Thanks Julee.Thanks Julee.WritersLiPPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228390297453061290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598957307030417401.post-36572430392409636482011-07-25T15:48:29.744-04:002011-07-25T15:48:29.744-04:00We got a button for a buddy that read, "Hi, I...We got a button for a buddy that read, "Hi, I'm Marie and I'm sorry," because she was constantly apologizing. Empathy is a great trait, as long as you don't lose yourself along the way. Sounds like you overcorrected, but righted yourself. Good for you--and all of us who need to find ourselves and our strengths. Thanks for a good essay and keep on with your journey.Julee J. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074318571722993020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598957307030417401.post-30378041551215670142011-07-25T11:22:17.329-04:002011-07-25T11:22:17.329-04:00Pam, your commentary speaks volumes to me as I com...Pam, your commentary speaks volumes to me as I completely understand what it's like to give up yourself to suit another. Here's to one day finding ourselves and being true and understanding friends, as we are to one another now. Smooches - LindyWritersLiPPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228390297453061290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598957307030417401.post-29458447975802584992011-07-25T09:21:07.858-04:002011-07-25T09:21:07.858-04:00I apologize far too often, assuming responsibility...I apologize far too often, assuming responsibility for things that really have nothing to do with me. I think I am making progress in that department but I still have a long way to go. I am an "ENFJ," and carry the empathy to the extreme of morphing myself into whomever the person I am with needs me to be, often losing myself in the process. This applies not only romantic relationships but also to friendships. Again, I am making improvement here, but I hope someday to have such a strong sense of who I am that I can just be myself always, trusting that will be enough. Thanks for the great post, Lindy. I think you're awesome!Pam Asberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700210661754783889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598957307030417401.post-67189194568029519502011-07-25T09:00:06.084-04:002011-07-25T09:00:06.084-04:00Megan you are 1) entitled to your opinions and the...Megan you are 1) entitled to your opinions and they are brilliant P.S., and 2) being blunt is opposite of doormat so I applaud you for that! I'm not apologizing for my emathy, I'm just glad I can finally apprecaite my father for pointing it out and my friends for helping me regain it. :-) Thanks for your support. - LindyWritersLiPPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228390297453061290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5598957307030417401.post-79796829217278841582011-07-25T08:38:07.376-04:002011-07-25T08:38:07.376-04:00In a nutshell, yes... I often find myself apologiz...In a nutshell, yes... I often find myself apologizing for (1) having an opinion and (2) being blunt. Kind of sad that I have to. (Was that too blunt?) :) Lovely post, Lindy. And don't for a moment feel your empathy is a bad thing! It's one of your greatest strengths.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804063136230084051noreply@blogger.com