White Noise

What is it that makes people think about themselves more than they do about others.

When someone asks me “how have you been” are they ready for my verbose description of how bad my day has been, the  series of unfortunate events I came across that day, how wonderful I feel, how great my kids were or are they just being polite and expect me the same from me.

But then, there are those who cannot wait for you to reply, they seem to have their reasons to have asked.

It starts off either with how wonderful their day was, what major achievements they have accomplished, how good they  have been and so on and so forth- all they need from you is to respond positively once in a while.

And little do they realize, that you have not said anything and have now lost all interest in the conversation and just playing along since you are a “nice person”

They are so full of themselves, constantly emphasizing on the “I”, Myself” ,“Mine” and “Me”.

Will they ever learn- the etiquette of communication.

Listen, understand, empathize, share.

Do they realize that their daily worries and accomplishments leaves me the listener drained out and has me seeking out a listening ear. Elsewhere….

Is this relationship meant to be or should it fizzle and die out before it becomes bitter and strained?

Or do we sit and talk it out and make the other person understand what the conversation lacks? Will they ever listen?

Or do I live with  this “White noise” in my head!

Walk with me for a while, my friend --you in my shoes, I in yours -- and then let us talk.

- Richelle E. Goodrich –