Being the “life of the party”?

[Anonymous]

Everyone says I’m the life of the party, that’s the “personality” type I have and I feel like it has such negative context behind it. People saying “those kind of people are only putting on a facade, they’re broken deeply broken” . Or the loser that goes home and cries themselves to sleep.

what are your takes when you consider someone the “life of the party”

[Oliverlogan263]

When people call someone the "life of the party," it doesn't necessarily have to mean they're faking it or broken deep down. Being outgoing and fun-loving at social events doesn't equal damaged goods, ya know?

Sure, some folks who ham it up a lot at parties are overcompensating for personal issues. But others just genuinely love bringing positive energy and making people smile. As long as they don't have to be the center of attention 24/7 to be happy, I don't think it's a red flag thing.

Plus, everyone has ups and downs - even the people who appear to have it all together. Being more reserved in private doesn't negate someone lighting up a room in a group setting. And good vibes are contagious, so the "life of the party" types play an important role keeping morale up too.

Sounds like you fall into that category of lifting people up socially. As long as you still make time for quality friendships and self-care, I wouldn't sweat those stereotypes about people thinking the worst. Just keep on keeping everybody's good time flowing unapologetically, ya know? Don't let the haters get you down!

[Anonymous]

So I can count on a quickie bj if I run into you at a party?