Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Mental Health Support

Fumesucker

(45,851 posts)

1. "if anyone is going to understand it’s the people actually getting what it is you want."

Reply to undergroundpanther (Original post)

Sun Jan 6, 2013, 09:49 PM

Jan 2013

I disagree with that, the biggest attention seekers I know are by far the worst listeners.

It's the quiet(er) people who will give you attention without you having to interrupt monologue to get a word or two in edgewise.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Attention why should it feel so shameful to need it? [View all] undergroundpanther Jan 2013 OP

"if anyone is going to understand it’s the people actually getting what it is you want." Fumesucker Jan 2013 #1

you are right undergroundpanther Jan 2013 #2

"Give and you shall receive" tama Jan 2013 #3

Maybe I'm reading too much into your posts here Tobin S. Jan 2013 #4