Insensitive

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I  worry I have behaved somewhat insensitively recently, though the person to whom I have been insensitive is not the type to bring it up. The trouble is, the nature of things is such that I don't really know how to change what I've been doing that may be causing the problem. 

I don't mean any harm, though.

Comments

[charoolz.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad somebody besides me writes really vague entries. ^_^ (I mean, I don't even know how you're being insensitive by reading this.) Usually, it's the vague entries I would like more commentary for, but they seem to be the hardest of subjects to comment on, so I understand why I get few comments for them. However, if I want (but not expect) people to try to comment on my vague entries, then I should probably try to do so in a similar manner. Only fair, right? Anywho, don't take anything I said or what I'm about to say too seriously, since I most likely know nothing and hence should keep my mouth shut.

So um... Maybe just talk with the person more? Even if it's not about the topic of being insensitive. Just maybe talking about anything, really. I mean, if you are not sure how to change what you are doing to solve the problem, maybe getting to know that person a little more could help you figure that out. Even if you know the person really well, maybe talking will help you see them from a different angle or something and help you figure out a solution that way.

*Shrugs.* Meh. I know what I said is most likely useless, but I tried.

[gizmo224.livejournal.com]

Heh. Yeah... my journal is also an odd conglomeration of vague entries and ones that basically serve as snapshots of everything I'm thinking at any given time. o_o

Indeed, insensitivity can often be dealt with by increasing interaction. However, it really depends on the person. If there's some specific incident that you think bothered someone, they may see fit to have some space for awhile before returning to functioning as normal. That's something that I have issue with myself, as I like to jump in and address things right away. It's gotten me into trouble a few times. Then again, my issue is more often than not being too sensitive when I shouldn't necessarily be, rather than being insensitive. =P

Also, something I've felt like pointing out for a bit, since this has come up before - as much as you describe yourself as being insensitive, you've never struck me as being so. And the fact that you're actually taking the time to sit and think "Oh, I did and it may be insensitive to someone" shows that you do take care to think about your actions (at least in retrospect). People who are truly being insensitive often do it without a second thought. You may be slow to realize the impact of things you do, but you do try to improve upon them after. And that much isn't insensitive.