Getting the last word...

I am the EXACT same way about getting the last word. I think for me, it has to do with control. I have OCD, so it is difficult for me to get buy if I feel someone else had more control over how something went than I did. But what's even worse is when the person who gets the last word doesn't even know what they're talking about but somehow makes everyone think they do. =/ My fixation with getting the last word I think is really kind of a fear that everybody will from then forward treat me as if I agreed with the person who got the last word when I didn't, or see me as some sort of weak person who allows themselves to be walked on... And I know people will argue "who cares what they think?" but there really are times when it IS important to care what other people think because after all, who would want to be friends with someone who thinks you're something/someone you're not? That fear seems to disappear, however - as you explained - on such forums as MyLot and also Dormcheck, quite ironically! =)

Jennyleah, It's comic the way you put that, but I started off very involved about what I read and what I responded to and how I responded. When I found post-ers who were gracious enough to comment I invited them to my friend's list- it was such a relief. In fact, I felt alarmed by one woman's post ony to feel like a jerk, because I doubt if there was any truth to it, just made up drama. she didn't acknowledge most of the responses she got, just went on to post other things. Some people post really exciting subjects and that's it-they threw out a comment or question and moved on. then again I feel as though I've met some pretty special people who not only comment, but what they have to say means something. I'm glad you brought this up.

My wife is a genius for having the last word. Like you, she hates not to have it! I've given up trying to get the last word in arguments or discussions with her, because I never manage to do it. The trouble is, she right so much of the time! LOL