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Re: Oh thanks, but... » Dinah

Posted by Toph on December 19, 2004, at 9:57:17

In reply to Re: Oh thanks, but... » Toph, posted by Dinah on December 19, 2004, at 9:28:32

Dismissing a compliment from a mother is a genetic imperative developed over tens of thousands of genrations of adolescent boys, Dinah. As a teen I used to walk far from my mother in public and would magically reappear when her purse would open. It's a developmental separation thing, I suppose.

Again, I am intrigued by my want for recognition and the apparent disbelief if I get it. I think I get a sense that it's from years of having to be hypervigilant against mania. It's almost like a comedian or comedienne who thrives off laughter as compensation for painful shyness and insecurity, who is then rendered unfunny by their success.
BTW, I'm sorry for you loss, Dinah (excuse the segue).
-Toph

 

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