Worthy suggestions, Mr. Hartmann. I have tried them all with those few close to me afflicted with Orangeorrhea. It has sufficed to avoid breaches, but only because I care for them more than for being right. Or left, as it were. Except where it matters--in comments in places like this, with the small donations I can make, with my votes, o…
Worthy suggestions, Mr. Hartmann. I have tried them all with those few close to me afflicted with Orangeorrhea. It has sufficed to avoid breaches, but only because I care for them more than for being right. Or left, as it were. Except where it matters--in comments in places like this, with the small donations I can make, with my votes, of course, though there I have to keep my choices to myself. Given some of these people are immensely intelligent and should know better, I have to assume that some of the other factors you mention explain their otherwise irrationally or intolerant or misguided (to me) positions.
But make no mistake. It is very stressful to feel like I am walking on hand grenades with the pins out too often. I do it out of love and friendship. For now. There may come a time when the cost is too high. I pray not. Life is tough enough for me already for other reasons. Hopefully others will benefit from your insights in dealing with their own mentally disturbed intimates.
I'm 70 years old, and I consider myself "in recovery" from "those few close to me." Just know you are the sane one, and don't expect "keeping to yourself" to work. They already know they hate you. Sorry.
Worthy suggestions, Mr. Hartmann. I have tried them all with those few close to me afflicted with Orangeorrhea. It has sufficed to avoid breaches, but only because I care for them more than for being right. Or left, as it were. Except where it matters--in comments in places like this, with the small donations I can make, with my votes, of course, though there I have to keep my choices to myself. Given some of these people are immensely intelligent and should know better, I have to assume that some of the other factors you mention explain their otherwise irrationally or intolerant or misguided (to me) positions.
But make no mistake. It is very stressful to feel like I am walking on hand grenades with the pins out too often. I do it out of love and friendship. For now. There may come a time when the cost is too high. I pray not. Life is tough enough for me already for other reasons. Hopefully others will benefit from your insights in dealing with their own mentally disturbed intimates.
I'm 70 years old, and I consider myself "in recovery" from "those few close to me." Just know you are the sane one, and don't expect "keeping to yourself" to work. They already know they hate you. Sorry.