Do you ever get tired of listening to other people?

@laydee (12798)
Philippines
July 1, 2009 6:41pm CST
I have always been known to be a 'good' listener. But there really are times when I just want to shut out the world. It seems that the more you 'listen' to people, the more they'd seek you out and the less they are willing to listen to you because they expect you to listen to them. This is the main reason why I steer clear of such people. I know it's being too selfish but I need to be listened too. Do you ever feel this way?
13 responses
@shakil8 (407)
• India
3 Jul 09
ya i do get tired and bored when some irritating persons keeps on speaking.........without any meaning of their words.......
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• China
3 Jul 09
I have the same feeling with you ! May this is the responsibility to have intimate friends.
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• Philippines
3 Jul 09
Well, I feel this sometimes because I know everyone wants to be listened and be understand. Tendency is though, they overdo it. Like all they wanted is just to be listened and sometimes overlooked that the one who listened to them also have their problems. I experience this most of the time but I am lucky because I have friends that is also concen with me. Though I don't like being asked sometimes but I appreciated the very thought that they could also worry my welfare. It's normal to feel that way because we just want to help. Just don't be too nice. People takes advantage of you before you know it. =)
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@dloveli (4366)
• United States
3 Jul 09
I am a much better talker than I am a listener. I tend to interrupt. I know its a character flaw and I have been working on it. However, I do think that if a loved one needs to talk I can be a good listener. I just cant listen to know-it-alls. I go crazy if I dont interject!lol
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@haiershen (1080)
• China
8 Jul 09
it is difficult to say that if i'm have a good mood, i'm a good listener, will site and listen for hours and still keep a good manner, but if i had a bad mood,i'll go away.actually,it is really tired. good luck!
• China
3 Jul 09
Hello,laydee! I have had such feeling before.When I was in high school,my deskmate often talked to me a lot,especially about her sorrow and concern.At first,I felt sorry for her.But she really regarded me as her listener and she always said such boring things to me without taking my feeling into consideration.I felt really upset those days.I also initiatively steered clear of her,just like you do.Here I think if you can tell them your true feeling,that'll be fine.After all,you don't mean to lose them.
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@williamjisir (22819)
• China
3 Jul 09
Hello laydee. There are two people around me who keep talking and talking without me having much chance to talk to them. hehe. They are my old father and my new foreign colleague. I have been used to people talking and talking. Maybe it is because I am really a good listener.
@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 09
Sometimes I do feel tired, but this does not stop me from listening to other people. In this world, there have to be listeners. I accept the fact that not many people are prepared to become real listeners, so someone has to fill in the gap. There are of course exceptions. People telling the same thing five times in fifteen minutes will be reminded of this on their attempt to say it again for the sixth time. This did happen to me. We are created for different tasks, and that is the way I see it. Looking to the future,we can use what we have listened to to help other people. Writers can use them as a basis for their articles or books.
@abanerji (1026)
• India
6 Jul 09
i am a good listener because i don't speak much. well, when i have to listen to uninteresting or trivial things then i cannot gather patience. i hate to listen to people who beat about the bush while talking. i also dislike people who discuss about people while talking. when i talk i feel that that talking ahould be interesting, with something important being discussed and with some humour in it.
• Philippines
1 Jul 09
Yes, sometimes...Just think that by listening to others, you are helping them...Try to ask these people to listen to your problems and I am sure they will.Do not get tried in helping others. Good day!
@iamJuNe2 (50)
• Philippines
6 Jul 09
that's exactly why they frequently approach you, because they know they can trust you and make no untoward judgments about their situation. ^_^ yes, at times this is very uplifting because you know you are a good friend, that somehow you are able to help, but there are circumstances wherein WE are the one who needs to be listened to. in every and any kind of relationship, there's always a give and take. some people, however, just tend to 'take'. get what i mean? ^_^ yes, we sometimes get tired of these kind of people, but i guess we just have to be patient enough. but then again, we also need to look out for people who may be starting to abuse our kindness. ^_^ PS. dont forget to rate and comment! thanks! ^_^ happy MYLOTTING! =)
@Jill22 (263)
• Philippines
2 Jul 09
No. I'm the type of person that loves to communicate all the time. I love people that always come near me. Most of my friends when they have some concerns, they usually set an appointment for us to talk regarding the problem. I love to listen and state my opinion about it! I never get bored! Cause surely I know that I will learn a little bit of something from all the people that will try to talk with me!
• United States
2 Jul 09
yes i do. especially teachers. i kind of drown them out. n i don't like ppl who talk alot cause i can never remember all that they have said. n no ur not being selfish everyone feels that way.