Being selfish

@laurika (4532)
United States
August 27, 2007 9:44pm CST
I have been very frustrated for recentlyI have been talking to my brother on the phone and he talks only about himself.He is being very sucesfull now and I wish him only the best, but I don't understand why he doesn't ask about me.It 's not only with him, but also my friends talk about themselfes and don't care if it's something up with me.I am in new palce, new country and don't have any friends here and also I am not doing much through the day, but I would appreciate if somebody will start to care about me to. Is something worng with me or just more and more people are being selfish?
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10 responses
• Malaysia
28 Aug 07
Hi, laurika (109); This is the right time to prove to yourself that you are improving. Don't blame your brother, if one day you take to blame your brother, means you are loosing your verve energy for 365 hours in a year. There always gaining while in pain. At least we know who is the doctor. Make your own money and you definitely can be better than your brother in someday. Better or not it depends on money and personality. No point to be good with no money and more worse if rich with bad personality. Think about business for your long run. Lets start from with humble beginning. What ever good is your brother but he is still an employee not the employer. When you rich in future don't take revenge to your brother, but must be more closer to him and make money from his expertise. Leading does not means for to be first but gain in controlling. Remember lauroka, same blood will never split. Just like air and wind. Like water and steam. You must take positive steps from what you are having now. This is the process for you to be rich in future. I firmly believe that you can do it.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
28 Aug 07
You know, but it 's not really about money or being succesfull.I wish to my friend to him, to everybody and maybe I am only at home, i am satisfy with that.I just cannot belive nobody care about how I feel, nobody is supporting me.Evreybody are acting like evrything is just fine and they would be wasting time to encourage me a little bit.
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• Malaysia
28 Aug 07
just like a stone from underground earth, get it grinding for shining and people will take it as precious stone and put on the ring, you will always be on proud finger.
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@ssh123 (31073)
• India
28 Aug 07
It is the commonest behavioural pattern of many human beings. People tend to forget the path they have treaded and when the reach the success, they foreget and it gets into their head. They do not talk through their heart but become arrogant. What you should do is to have your ambition and aim as your front runner and ignore him. You achieve your aims and success. Never compare with your brother, may be more may be less. All the best in your endeavours.
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
29 Aug 07
A successful man always indulges in riducule of others who have not seen the success as y et. understanding this, it is better to ignore and concentrate on your goals. All the best in your endeavours.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
28 Aug 07
Thank you very much for your answer.You see, maybe this the problem, I am all the time comparing with him.Maybe I should start to concetrate on my own goals and ambitions.
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@maxsee212 (799)
• United States
28 Aug 07
it's just the way people are. before judging somebody else as selfish, you must judge yourself first. why do you call these people selfish when u yourself is selfish. i say this because you are selfish too even though you don't know it. let me tell you why. you want people to recognize you right? this is one way that tells me that you are selfish too. you are not understanding everyone when you call them selfish but not yourself. you want attention too and this is why you are selfish too. you want only you to be talked about by your friends. you must not judge others. being selfish is not bad. it's just normal for a person to think of herself or himself as high as she or he wants.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
29 Aug 07
I don't want other people to talk about only me, but also about me.How you think it is feel , when you listen somebody over and over and they didn't even ask you if you have something new???If this will feel ok to you, then you are probably very different person.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
Hi laurika! It is common for people who are close to you to brag about themselves and it is only understandable that you are hoping that they give you some kind of attention because as you have mentioned, you are in a new place, new country, etc. I guess, you are quite having some anxieties over the changes in your life right now and you are not quite adjusted yet. Maybe, it would be better to talk to your brother about this so he can understand what's going on with you right now. Sometimes people, can't guess what you are feeling even though they are very close to you. Take care dear and I hope you will be adjusting soon in your new home.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
28 Aug 07
Thank you for your advice.You are probably right.The best way would be to say it straight.
• India
28 Aug 07
hi laurika.. just dont mind all this, its not because all of them dont really care for you, its just cos they are busy with their life and maybe dont get time,or because they always take you for granted.... dont get sad 4 this... which place are you in right now? n why u dint do anything of late? anyway, cheer up, n enjoy life as it comes. can i be your friend? would love to...u sound really sweet 2 me. take care and keep smilin. cheers.
@laurika (4532)
• United States
28 Aug 07
I sure like to be your friend.And Thank you for support.You know it s pretty hard live in other country, where you have no friends and everything is different.And the hardest is I am from Europe and so many people are still silly there and thing, when you are in USA, u have to be rich and have no problems and live like from soup opera.
@goringz (11)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
RELAx! you know laurika, more often than not, people don't realize that they're talking about themselves only. I myself do it sometimes. That doesn't mean that they don't care about you, that just means that they trust you to listen to them! now, doesn't that sound honorable?
@laurika (4532)
• United States
28 Aug 07
But you know I am tired of listening everybody.Now I want somebody to listen me.I have friend, who is studiyng at University and has so many problems, becuase she fails so many times.I am always here for her to support her, but I have my problmes too and I am waiting for somebody to support me.I think i am very good listener, just it doesn't mean if you give something to people, they will give to you back.
@prasanna9 (154)
• India
28 Aug 07
hiee Laurika,so don't misunderstand anyone so they might be excited with their greatness,so thats okay appreciate them.And living alone in other countries is the great thing,living independent is your dareness let them won't one or the other they will know so wait for that and till then don't get dissappointed,we are matured and grown up why should you depend on others tel me..!!this is the time to prove yourself..!!just Go ahead to reach your goal..!!just don't feel bad for that it happens sometimes..!! All the best..
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
just fill yourself up to overflowing and just allow others to notice this. you actually don't have to point this out. or if you really want to, you can open up to your brother about your day, how you are, and everything. sometimes we love to talk about ourselves and sometimes just get carried away. i'm sure if you started to talk about yourself then that will be a healthy conversation for you.
• Italy
28 Aug 07
I think a lot of people think about themselves, even if they seem to care of anybody. I know, I'm pessimistic but I think it's the human nature...
• United States
28 Aug 07
Each person is different. Some are completely evil, like Hitler, some are completely good, like Mother Theresa. Most are a little in between, a little good and a little bad. You have to learn how to deal with each indvidual. However, remember, it is best to stay away from those who are selfish and abusive and exploit you, Seek out and find those who are nice to you and treat you well. That is the secret of life.