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    Becoming a boring person...

    Disclaimer: This is not meant to be judgmental of others' lifestyles. So no underwear need get bunched up.

    Okay, I have been a bit concerned over the past several months. My concern is that I am becoming a boring, humdrum person, a totally uninteresting person.

    I work an uninteresting job -- it is of no interest to me or any poor soul that asks: "What do you do?"

    Most nights of the week I either read books or have dinner with 1-10 atheist friends or walk my dog. Soon I will be taking a couple classes at the university -- in social work, which is either boring or disheartening to most folks.

    I am not uniquely skilled at anything presently, nor am I especially funny. I am not remotely successful professionally. I am rapidly becoming rather bland. Welcome to Blandsville, population: 1 (me).

    The most notable thing about me -- and this is not all that notable -- is that in May I took a trip to the Middle East (not something a lot of Midwestern folks do).

    So I am open to suggestions. I am crowd-sourcing this.

    Any ideas on becoming a more interesting person?
    No limits here. Say anything!

    Thanks.

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    UL

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    What's wrong with being boring?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
    What's wrong with being boring?
    What is wrong with being boring, like in the general sense, or specific to me?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ultralight View Post
    What is wrong with being boring, like in the general sense, or specific to me?
    To you!


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    Why do you want to be more interesting?

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    What would not-boring look like to you?

    Maybe you're feeling lonely? Would a romantic partner make your current life satisfying rather than boring?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bae View Post
    To you!

    I have read most of this book. I really like it and have a quote from it on the entry to my cubicle at work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geila View Post
    What would not-boring look like to you?

    Maybe you're feeling lonely? Would a romantic partner make your current life satisfying rather than boring?
    I am seeing someone, sort of. But there are a few women who are interested in me at the moment. I will say: I am not the freewheelin' young man I once was. When it comes to women I just want one -- who is trustworthy, shares my values, and can integrate to a reasonable degree into my lifestyle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chicken lady View Post
    Why do you want to be more interesting?
    I am bored with myself, in a way.

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    Is it boring to you or just worried it looks boring for others? I mean it has all the elements many people want (or expect anyway). Ok, ok, some might want a romantic partner, fair enough on that one (some want families but I know that's not you). I'm just saying it's pretty ok as far as meeting most basic needs being you see people several nights a week, do things that interest you (I guess with the reading) etc.. So blandsville must have a very large population indeed. It's getting crowded in blandsville.
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