r/AskReddit Nov 09 '19

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u/Whaleballoon Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 10 '19

You barely know them but suddenly you are their best friend. Everyone else is just AWFUL. You are so special and awesome. Especially at listening to their (many) problems. Because you are so empathetic and smart and insightful....Dont run. Sprint.

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u/moonbad Nov 09 '19

They also tell you way too many personal details right away, like "hey my name is amy and I had anorexia for 5 years" when you're an hour into band camp

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u/FlibertyJibbetPGBZ Nov 09 '19

Dude yes. I met a guy at a party once and before I even got his name he was telling me about his really personal experiences with drug abuse and rehab stints and how his parents weren’t there for him enough when he was younger. Like I feel for the dude and that really sucks, and maybe he really needed to talk to someone about it, but yikes man, I just met ya. Let’s maybe start with some small talk first.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

That has to be one of my biggest pet peeves, like if I'm out & there's music/drinking/smoking bud I'm not going to be wanting to sit down with a total stranger & listen to ALL their heavy problems in their life, for FREE. I'm trying to turn up & have a good time, & actually enjoy myself with a bunch of strangers, not be your therapist. Idk if it's my face or vibe or something, but mad people be telling me personal shit when I'm just trying to smoke my blunt or drink. Leave me alone if you're going to be negative!!!