I have a friend who can start a debate about anything. While I appreciate that she can take a stand, I feel it's absolutely unnecessary to debate about a point in each and every story of mine. Express your opinion. Make it known and understood. Then LET.IT.GO. But no.
I will be telling a story about what happened last week, and she will find something to debate about and this happens EVERY. SINGLE. TIME to the point I am avoiding her because I am just too tired to debate. It could happen during lunch when I want to unwind from work and just have a warm meal and a light conversation. It could happen while exercising. It could happen while someone is laughing.
Just the other day I was telling her how I found it hilarious when the clown pulled a bra out of a guy's shirt. She started by asking why is society okay if a male clown does that to a male audience, but not if a male clown does the same to a female audience? Well, missy, I guess it's the same reason as to why in general it's okay for males to go topless, but not a female. But missy kept finding new points to argue about. All I wanted to do was tell all the funny things the clown did.
It's exhausting dealing with people like these. I've now decided I will just not say anything anymore.
If you are a debater, for once in your life, try being a listener and not simply someone who talks and talks and talks. Master the art of listening. It IS a way of communicating.
Always listening,
Halley
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