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Should I change what I'm like?

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Anonymous User (Age:18 to 24)     When: A month ago
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I act childish sometimes, and have overly dramatic reactions to certain situations and I do it because I'm just like that and I like to make people laugh. Though, my friends overdo it and make fun of me and have no respect. I also say a lot of sarcastic comments, usually put my foot into my mouth, and am very critical of other people, though everyone knows I'm just kidding. Though, my friends forget about me, or they just say things that hurt my feelings and they don't care. I was wondering if it was parts of my personality that makes them act like that. Also for dating, I don't know if guys like the fact that I may be overly dramatic (but in a funny way), put my foot in my mouth (even though I"m kidding, and everyone knows it), I'm loud, can be childish, and somewhat obnoxious (but it's just to be funny). Should I change me personality to get guys another others to like me more or no?
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Quackpotty
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Quackpotty (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
From what you've described here, you actually sound pretty amazing. Yes, it is a personality trait to act the way you do. Don't worry - it's pretty normal. Don't change the way you are just because you think it's what others like. Sure, listen to advice, but don't throw your own mind and personality away as the terrible cost. That won't be worth it, and it also won't make you anything resembling happy.

My advice is to think about what you want to say before you get around to it. It'll mean that you don't unintentionally put your foot in your mouth and that will also make some jokes better thought out. It will also make you appear more mature without having lost your personality (which is a great one).

Should you change your personality just to get guys? No. Rather act like yourself as a guy will respect you more for that. As I said, you actually sound pretty amazing, so don't change yourself just to get a guy.
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Suave-Man
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Suave-Man (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
Haha I used to have this problem, people don't respect you because you're a goofball and aren't really serious. Why do people respect the President (to his face anyway)? Because the President means business and doesn't meddle with trivial matters. The Solution? Be more serious and not so critical of others, you've got some growing to do is all. Don't change yourself, but your need to be around others constantly makes you overreact because you want to be accepted. You're alone a lot and when you finally get around your friends you love it and you want to show out to remain in the moment. You don't have to do this, you're a great girl, and once you realize it, everyone will like you even more because of who you truly are :)
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natejohnson
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natejohnson (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
What you're talking about is just being insecure. It seems like you aren't comfortable with how you want to react, so you overemphasize and overcompensate everything you do. It may get some laughs, but honestly if you're looking for a relationship or for someone to truly trust and respect you with their feelings and emotions, that's not the way to go about it. Be yourself, and be comfortable with who you are. If you don't like who you are, then figure out what characteristics you'd like to have and then figure out what it'll take to get them. Try speaking exactly what is on your mind (don't over- or under emphasize anything - just tell it like it is), and make sure to appreciate those folks around you. Tell them how much they mean to you, and spend some quality time investing in them. I would think that relatively soon they'll begin to appreciate you for who you are, and return the favor.
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lovebird01 (Age:Over 45)      When: A month ago
I don't think you can, or should, change your personality. Just try to be more sensitive to other people's feelings and thoughts. Sometimes its better to not say anything, than the wrong thing. Don't worry too much about all of this. Those who are your friends won't really care, and you can't change the minds of those who don't like you.
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Virtuales
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Virtuales (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
Well I can say that this funny personality is great
you can't find this in a lot of women
so what I'm saying is no don't change it, Keep it that way.
and about the friends thing. I can assure you that sometimes even your best friends can be jealous; because like I said it's a great personality what you have ;)
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BringerofDawn
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BringerofDawn (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
Don't change. Sure, you may have what some view as a slightly obnoxious personality, but it is who you are.

The only time one should ever change is when they are not who they are inside. And it sounds like you are happy with who you are. Really, it's always what is inside that counts.

As a note though, you can repress some things when you first meet a guy, such as the childishness and the obnoxiousness, just to have a better chance of getting him to stick around on the first date or so. Let him love you for you, not who you are pretending to be
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cuteME
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cuteME (Age:Under 18)      When: A month ago
Well omg I'm just like you. I use to put my feet in my mouth into I was like 7 years old. So I think you should stop too cause even though your playing that kinda is nasty now. People don't think that's cute anymore. Its kinda nasty guys probably be like ewww what's wrong with her. I think that's the only thing you need to change. The rest you don't have to because if a guy likes you he'll like you just the way you are. And about your friends hurting your feeling maybe there not doing it on purpose maybe there playing with you 2. Just tell them sometimes they hurt your feelings even if they don't mean too. What you think?
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Question Asker Um. "putting my foot in my mouth" means that I say things without thinking. I dunno, I guess ill talk to them - A month ago
Answerer Omg I'm so slow I never you knew that meant that. I actually thought you put your foot in your mouth wow I feel stupid. Yeah just talk to them =] - A month ago

nique23
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nique23 (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
I think you have a huge personality which is always a plus. However I think it maybe safe to say your friends may view you in same critical sense you seem to view others. I'm not saying your a mean spirited person but at who's expense are you laughing? Think about it you know you mean no harm ( and I assume that to some degree your friends do to) but if your friends are doing things to hurt you it can only mean 1 thing they see you the way you at times see others. I'm not saying change just take the time to think before you react sometimes. I'm hella funny , but you always have to know your limits and respect them
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Question Asker Yeah, but even if I say stuff like that, and I know it's going over the edge, I always apologize afterwards and never do it again. They just keep going. I do know my limits, and even if I'm upset about something or really serious, they just mock me. I tell them to stop, but it never really seems to work. "shrugs" - A month ago

Scarlettx
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Scarlettx (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
To you you're being funny & you don't mean it but to everyone else you're being hurtful. That's the way both sides see it. A lot of us don't mean a lot of things but a lot of things can be misconstrued & seen for what you don't mean it to be.

You don't need to be sarcastic to be funny. A lot of the times sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. Personally I don't find it to be funny at all & a lot of the times it can be quite hurtful. & being critical isn't funny either. If you don't get paid for being a critic than you shouldn't criticize.

But I'm not going to sit here & berate you. I'm overly dramatic. I mean I make mountains out of molehills & I'm known for being a drama queen & a lot of the times it's meant in an affectionate way. Being childish & over dramatic isn't the worst thing you can be. That's who you are, you don't have to change that.

Basically don't change who you are for anyone, you'll find someone who'll except you for you & don't expect anything less than that. Just tone down the criticism & sarcasm only because it hurts others.
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tontow
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tontow (Age:18 to 24)      When: A month ago
To make people laugh and such you shouldn't act childish. At some point it's gonna stop being cute and it sounds like that point is getting close. If your friends are making fun of you because of it then you need to tell them to stop and probably stop doing it to yourself. You could be a walking punch line and that's not cute. Being overly dramatic isn't too cute either. Most of the time those people are just being flat out obnoxious and people aren't patient. You shouldn't completely change your personality but maybe tweak it to where people will be more accepting.
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