What one personal trait has gotten you in the most trouble?

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For me it’s been compassion, or trying to see the best in people. Sometimes it really has brought negative people into my life. On the other hand, I’ve learned some amazing things about people because I open myself to people.
 

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I am too fucking honest. I'm not apologetic about it, and I don't sugar coat the truth for the sake of being likeable.

You'd think this helps keep me OUT of trouble, but it's not the case.
I totally believe that! I love that about you, but I know for a fact it gets you in trouble. Still, I love knowing exactly where I stand with you.
 

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Spinelessness. Not standing up for myself has gotten me in numerous unhealthy or uncomfortable situations. I'm way too confrontation-averse.
I prefer to see you as gentle. Yet, I’d love to see you more self protective. You deserve it.
 
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Speaking at the wrong time
"They're standing behind me, aren't they?"

Not speaking at the wrong time
"BnF, is everything ok?"
"Yep"
"Are you sure? You're really quiet and there are laser beams firing from your eyes"
"Mhm"
 

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Speaking at the wrong time
"They're standing behind me, aren't they?"

Not speaking at the wrong time
"BnF, is everything ok?"
"Yep"
"Are you sure? You're really quiet and there are laser beams firing from your eyes"
"Mhm"
:laughing::laughing::laughing:
 
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Being stubborn/not wanting to back down. When I was quite a bit younger I was spineless. I know I err too heavily in the other direction at times. It's not always prudent to want to right wrongs and/or stand up for myself. I've resigned from a job in the past after upper management refused to handle unethical behavior. There are some things I just won't compromise on, and it's not always wise to voice it, unfortunately.
 

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Spinelessness. Not standing up for myself has gotten me in numerous unhealthy or uncomfortable situations. I'm way too confrontation-averse.

But I bet you felt pretty good when you've confronted and come out the better for it.
 

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I'm so glad we're limited to listing only one personal trait. :cool:

Used to be my big mouth. Lately it's my perfectionism getting in the way of getting things done.
Perfectionism can be a serious problem. It can lead to some amazing results as well. Sometimes I struggle with finishing a task when I know the result will be far from perfect. It's tempting to not even bother instead. Procrastination combined with perfectionism makes matters even worse.
 

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I have many but the most recent would be seeing the good in people. I've been burned before believing in what people say especially when it comes to apologizes. I'm just an optimistic type of guy.
 

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I use my considerable range of beauty tips on recipe cards and Ann Landers advice jingles along with the best teeth you've ever seen this side of a horse, as well as trenchant wit and a healthy dose of what the fuck is this now, three degrees from Prager U to bash those less fortunate than I in the intellectual skills odds and ends drawer over the head with words, sometimes at their expense, always at mine but goddammit they keep letting the riff raff in and it's supposed to be about big penises.

Translation: I am an asshole. With fancy lampshade.