I like to discuss about several different topics with others. I love to learn new things and listen to different opinions... Im not obsessed over anything. I don't argue to the bone. I leave space for flexibility in any conversation -especially when Im not fully aware of the subject. However there are some people pushing you to your limits.
The stubborn ones are one of a kind. Those strong opinionated creatures, nobody can deal with. According to what life taught me, stupid is the person that thinks he knows everything -when in fact knows hardly anything. But anyway I have no time for that...
The same people also try to persuade you that you make the wrong decisions about your own life. They try to “teach” you what to do and how to move on, 'cause you are obviously on the wrong side. (This is the tricky part when you have to stay calm and don't slap them.) They are always very serious when they “consult” you and this is what drives me crazy.
After hundreds of efforts I've made trying to maneuver through their stubbornness and defend myself, my choices, my life, I came to a life changing conclusion...
Life is too short. There is no need to try to change others' opinions. No need to persuade anyone about anything. You cannot learn an old dog new tricks. So just listen, smile, agree and then do whatever you were gonna do anyway...
Simfono ki egw panta akouw toua alloys ti lene..kai panta dexomai tin apospi toy allou opoia kai na einai..
I will mention the first sentence of your last paragraph... "Life is too short."
Well that sums up everything!
Everyone should have a open mind in life and be willing to learn from others but like you said some people are just way to stubborn and think they know everything about everything and can never be wrong! I truly dislike those people I try not to get into to much conversation with people who won't listen to your thoughts.
Me too and I try really hard to avoid them but damn, there are so many of them...
Total agree. I of ten talk to myself: You only live once. So why you have to live according to other lives. There is a truth that even you do well, people still keep complaining about it. So just live your life, satisfy your demand. When I feel happy I would make around better.
Exactly, its nobody's business how you want to live your life and the decisions you're gonna make :) Everyone must do the right thing for themselves!
Not all old dogs are the same :D. Some do learn new tricks.
Are these people who frustrate you old in age?
Well sure, I was not referring to the age but to the mentality that does not change easily ;) Sometimes older people can be more openminded than the younger ones.
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This is basically my uncle, he thinks he know everything, and his always arguing with me, is facts are based on magazine articles made by common ppl for common ppl, i already quitted arguing with him, he always thinks he know everything and that i am the one without knowledge on the subject... Most of the times when he starts arguing with me i just smile, nod, tell him he is wrong and start a conversation with someone else, there are ppl in this world that are full of themselves, and trying to teach them new things is impossible, like you said "You cannot learn an old dog new tricks"
Well there are even younger people in their 30's insisting about things, who live to argue. I cannot understand that in any way... I think you found your way with your uncle and in my opinion its the smartest way to deal with them ;)
Sadly, i don't follow that tactic except if he/she holds more power than me (business most). With all the others, if i hear a stupidity out of their mouths and in a way that this stupidity is the greatest and ultimate thing or advice then i will tell them no matter what. Because i came to the point too that life is too short i won't stand listening to bullshit and walk away, i will insist too with arguments even if i seem like the bad guy or that person still believing to his nonsense. I want to make him feel that not anybody agrees with you and if possible we are with others, i wanna make him look stupid to everyone else, then i think he/she may understand something!
Its good that you dedicate some time and a lot of courage to do so but do you really believe that they understand a thing of what you' re saying? Don't you become more angry when you continue arguing with them?? Most of the times I got myself there to try, I ended up feeling exhausted and the whole thing led nowhere. :/
ofc i feel angry and frustrating but i think i will feel angrier if i backed away and in their minds they think they have the total control and knowledge while with the intense arguing at least they will understand clearly that i don't agree with them and the best part is to make the look like fools when other people are around. most of those guys have 1-2 stupid arguments that keep repeat them so when the people around us understand then i may have supporters or ''looks'' at him :P
if the majority are like him/her then i don't talk at all :P but 1vs1 or 1vs2 i am on
hahaha well that sounds fair enough! :P
Who annoyed you? Do not you think that you expect too much from people? No offense...
Oh no one in specific.. In general that kind of people are a bit annoying :P
Do not wait and do not demand much from people. They are just people. Some things have an explanation. I'm currently working on a publication about this. I will try to publish tomorrow. I will be happy to discuss this with you.
Actually you are right.. We don't have to wait much from others.. Im looking forward to read it and discuss about it :))
Save some of your positive energy for this)
Oh yes!! ;)