I’ve been sitting in front of this screen with my mind dodging about for a subject other than the one uppermost in it. So here it is. Middle aged women.
It is apparently a well known fact that middle aged women go through a volatile period where there temper is uncertain. Really? Can you hear the sarcasm in my voice? If you know this about us perhaps it would be safer for you not to elude to this fact. Some eight years ago my sister happened to say something to this effect while I was in the car with her. Fortunately we were in a parking lot because i lost my temper and demanded that she stop the car immediately and let me out. However I don’t know that this rise in temper had anything to do with menopause because when I was 20 my other sister and I had a quarrel and I got out of the car and walked the last 3 miles home. I have a temper and I lose control every 30 years or so and get out of a car. It could happen to anyone.
I think most people try to be somewhat tactful with their friends and colleagues but every once in a while there is a slip up and something indiscreet may slip out. I don’t think it’s on purpose. People are human and to err is human. If something is said that is rather out of character why do people get angry and upset? Why don’t they cut the person some slack and question what could be going on with that person for them to hurt your feelings by saying something awkward?
I believe that generally people look at the negative side of anything. You hear complaints about the weather more often than the joy of a terrific sunshiny day. You hear the negative about a colleague more often than praise about somehow who did an outstanding job. So when something negative comes out of a person’s mouth one jumps to the conclusion that she is a jerk rather than remembering all the times she’s brought you coffee and donuts or has held your hand when you’ve had to cry on her shoulder. Now why is that?
As Luigi said “You want loyalty, get a dog.”
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