<t>When you encounter a problem person... one who is demanding, rude, critical, mean.... when they can't be avoided... how do you deal with them? For instance, to run into them at a party or on the street.... I have a hard time being rude.... it takes alot for me to completely ignore someone..... yo...

Lon....you are a TRUE INSPIRATION!! I pray my sister in law fares as well..... lung cancer caught very early..... pray for her (Joyce)..... God has blessed you!! So glad to hear you're doing well, friend!!!:driving: Keep on goin' good, guy!!

<t>The funny thing is.... I don't give a rat's whatever... WHAT anyone's name is... I like THEM PERIOD or not....... but I tend to get 'stuck' and obsess... again, back to my lovely critical and judgemental mother... remarks she made early on when I married Ed.... and he couldn't be a better guy.......

Believe me, I put myself out there...... and I SHOULD be on stage........first stage leavin' town!!

ah, you're sweet.... but what if someoneheard the name and laughed or snickered?? How would you reply?

Sometimes one's kind words can heal in ways one does not know... thank you... and God bless you for your kind words.... :0):-4

Well, in the fruit salad of life... you're the cherry on top! thankyou for the most delightful reply!!! Now... about the "name" one.... I'd enjoy your insight.....

When you hear someone say a name you don't care for..... how do you react? How about Ed... being Edgar instead of Edward?? If it were your husband's name would you care what people thought? He goes by Ed but on legal docs it appears.. you won't believe how rude people can be......

<t>Hi all.....<br/> <br/> I've struggled for years..... over people's reactions to things.... most certainly from my highly critical mother and sister who were abusive to me..... my question is: how does one get over thinking and caring (and obsessing) what people think of you... your choices, etc.....