Tuesday, October 04, 2005
The Doormat Foundation
I am going to create a new organization for those of us that have been doormats all of our lives. As we all know, a "doormat" is the type of person that takes way too much emotional abuse from others. The others could be strangers, family, or friends. It doesn't matter. We will occasionally speak up for ourselves, but usually feel guilty when we do. In general, we are caring people who would do anything to "keep the peace". It is very important for us to be liked, even by people we can't stand. People tend to mistreat us just because they can. I guess everyone likes to feel empowered. Maybe we should have a 12 step program and we could all be recovering doormats. The first step would be to ask others to make amends to us . Oh well, maybe it's just a self-pity day. All comments are welcome...unless they are hurtful. I've reached my quota.
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2 comments:
I have the opposite problem. I often open my mouth and say exactly what I feel, placing my name on the "never speak to again" list of those I've offended. It does keep them at bay rather nicely. I do think your blog is rather nice and I would advise you to tell those self-centered, manipulating morons to go wipe their feet elsewhere.
Thank you for your comment. I wish I could get on a "never to speak to again" list. I'm working on it...and thanks for the encouragement!
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