I have an acquaintance who is okay for most, but he has a very annoying habit which pops up every time we talk on the phone.
I don't see him often, because my lifestyle is very reclusive . . the annoyance is this : We'll be talking in a friendly, informative way and I begin to feel comfortable. He'll tell me in GREAT detail what is happening in his life. I always listen very politely and patiently. When he asks how my life is going, however, he cuts me off very rudely by saying "get to the point", "I'm not interested in that", Goodnight Grace, I'm bored with this conversation" or all of a sudden he'll hang up without giving notice or reason for doing so. I believe in reciprocity, but it seems this person ONLY wants to talk about himself, his life. As far as I feel I am walking on egg shells which will break and he'll rudely hang up.
I now believe he is very narcissistic, and should just have a talk with himself in front of the mirror. But he'll call and call! How do I detach myself?
2007-03-02
15:42:39
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skydancerwi
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