I like to say weird things to people to see how they will respond! (psychologist, attractive)

[I'm Retired Now]

MOST PEOPLE I know are very concerned what other people think about them. Their greatest fear is being called weird, odd, flaky or strange. As a result, they do every thing they can to be conservative in their appearance, manner, bearing and conversational style.

As I get older, I bore easily and am enjoying being eccentric (or weird if you want to use the non politically correct term.) Now that I am retired and have enough money to survive comfortably for the rest of my life, I don't fear rejection or being an outcast any more. I can be me.

I used to try so hard to fit in with self important, or influential neighbors and relatives. I did not want to be considered weird or lose their respect. (Of course I am weird, I just did my best to hide it.)

Now I have thrown caution to the wind and now act more like my real self. One thing I like to do is say unusual things or think outside the box to stir up the status quo. Then I like to see how people react. I am not being mean or difficult, just different than they are use to.

Can you relate? Observations from arm chair psychologists?

[Katnan]

Well, from this armchair psychologist, no need to state the obvious. All of your posts clearly demonstrate this.

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by Liberty2011

Well, from this armchair psychologist, no need to state the obvious. All of your posts clearly demonstrate this.

Damn, you beat me to it.

[CSD610]

All I can say is I am glad for you to have found a hobby you enjoy so much.

Carry on.......

[I'm Retired Now]

Originally Posted by Liberty2011

Well, from this armchair psychologist, no need to state the obvious. All of your posts clearly demonstrate this.

Yes, here on city data but I am basically talking about face to face interaction in my post.

[MoNative34]

If you bore easily, this isn't the route to take. Nobody is going to want to be in your presence when you're going out of your way to be a werido.

Seriously.

[charlygal]

Did you enter the contest?

[mateo45]

Well, if being "weird" and seeking attention are all you have to offer, then guess 'ya oughta go with your "strengths"!

Although I have to wonder what sort of person treats others as "lab rats" for their personal amusement…?

[BirdieBelle]

Maybe that's why no one will talk to you at the mailbox.

Small Talk strained with the apartment neighbors at the mailbox

[MoNative34]

Originally Posted by Wmsn4Life

Maybe that's why no one will talk to you at the mailbox.

Small Talk strained with the apartment neighbors at the mailbox

Where he descibes himself as "attractive white collar with very mainstream personality".