Changes in Attitudes

I am continually amazed at how people are threatened by smart, hard working people (especially women).  I've come to the conclusion that many of us never get beyond 15 emotionally.  We still prefer no one "blow the curve" by being smarter, better, or more hard working.  You are only allowed to be "so" good before you are an emotional threat.  Status quo is king.  The pettiness is tiresome but strangely powerful in creating a toxic workplace. And, of course, it is all your fault because "you think you're better than everyone else" (well maybe you are!) and don't work well with others. Good luck, Sally

What's interesting too, Sally, is that now that I am doing some living (see photos) and not hiding in the shadows, I am learning more about the world of humans. I never dated before, I never expected to because I was so fat, who would want me? Now that I get more male attention I seem to still turn them into platonic friends within two conversations. I joined a singles activity club and a guy told me that I was great "friend" material. I have no idea how to act any other way, I was always the fat friend. I'm the one the guys come to to ask for advice about how to get chicks. I was always safe because I was out of the question because of my obesity. Now I don't know how to behave like an available desireable woman. I need flirting lessons so that men will view me as date-able and not as Platonic Female Friend! If I meet one more guy who treats me like I am his therapist or at best, The Love Doctor, I am going to start charging an hourly rate! -=db=-