Religion & Spirituality poll....?

Question

I gather from some of the comments I've read tonight that some people think I'm stuck-up and narcissistic. Is this really the general impression I've given....?

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Answer 1

Jackie, no. People misperceive things. I have been guilty of the same. You are not narcissistic or stuck-up; you're nice to everyone. I think some people have a hard time taking compliments especially from those whom they don't really "know". This is neither their fault or yours, it is usually an environmental anomaly and has a lot to do with self-esteem. Those with low self-esteem may find compliments condescending or even frightening when they've so rarely heard them throughout their lives. Those with a higher self-esteem may look at one or two answers and make a judgment based on that. It's not you, baby. You are kind, sweet, caring, loving and witty as hell. You often use self-effacing humor and some people just don't get it, but that is their problem. I use my avatar for 'cute' answers sometimes. I'm not ashamed of it. It's fun. Please don't let anyone get you down. You've helped and befriended many people here. We know you're a sweetheart.

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Answer 2

I may have said this before Jack, but some people have to be confident (or at least waft that sense outwards) to meet the demands of whatever passion it is that they persue. I appreciate that you are one of those people that persues your passions with an exposed heart and your chin sticking out...

For some reason I find that attractive .... but I don't know why. Not everyone agrees with me all the time but I am slowly getting used to that and it ought not bother you since I am clearly more important than all those disagreeable others.

I don't think about you being stuck up anything in particular.... and nor do I think that you are you are overly narcissistic that is, especially when compared to myself. I conclude, and in closing that the qualities you have exposed are likeable ones and that confidence is often confused with narcissism by those without enough of it. .. Now, besides these few words .. all I have to contribute is that smiling people get dates :)

Answer 3

Yeah I have never come across any of your posts... but if you have self confidence and continually try to impress upon people about how handsome and sexy you think you are then yes you probably come off as a narcissist. However, if you just go on your way and am happy with who you are then they probably just need to get over themselves. Either way it doesn't really matter, its the internet, everyone just goes with the flow and needs to stop caring so much.

Answer 4

I would never use the words "stuck up" to describe you. I can see how some people might think you are narcissistic.

The thing is . . . . I've gotten to know you well enough that I know better.

I guess knowing you means I'm not really objective on this. But stuck up? Never.

Answer 5

Honey, jealousy clouds the mind, and you Do get a lot of attention, but that is natural because you are just so damn cute and Funny!!!!! Get's on people's nerves to see someone so liked by everyone. If there is one person posting negative things about you, there are one hundred running to back you up. I can't imagine R&S without a Jack B anymore!

Answer 6

You *are* your own favorite topic, Jack. The thing is most people talk about themselves in terms of externals -- a conversation about why God just has to exist is really about the place someone sees themselves occupying in the universe.

The way I see it, you remove that layer and go right to the heart. I've seen (what appears to be ;-) great honesty from you, insight and a lot of humor.

Those of us who get it, appreciate you.

Answer 7

Not to me Jack. I see you as thoughtful and curious, and sorting things out for yourself as one should - with a sense of humor. Was it Plato who said the unexamined life is no life at all? As to religion - I think most of them, apart from Buddhism which is more a mind-training than a religion - get in the way of true spirituality, replacing it with dogma. But to each his own path. What fun! If you can handle the potholes.

Answer 8

Nope , Jack - not ot me at least.

I've seen you more than once say derogatory things about yourself. so I know you're not stuck up. Nor do you focus on the self all the time, so not narcissistic either.

Youre just you, Jack - a normal good guy. Keep it up.

Answer 9

That's not my impression of you. I think you're fun, friendly, intelligent, fair and creative with your questions.

Because you are popular on R&S, some people are going to resent that. Unfortunately, you can't be liked by everyone (celebrities are examples--some love 'em, some hate 'em). Those who are resentful will put you down (and in this venue, report you). Just ignore them.

Answer 10

Jack, my sweet boy, stop hanging around with the nogoodniks who are just jealous of you. I hope you are eating your bran. You know how sensitive you get when you don't get enough fiber.

This motherly advice brought to you by Mother Eagle.

Edit: Lay off my boy, you hoodlums. [ I knew there was a reason I could not sleep.]