'Whichever you choose, I highly recommend studying abroad and hope you go. I think a full year would be fantastic! Now, don't make me jealous. :)|||I was socially awkward growing up and I can understand the frustration, loneliness, and self loathing that it brings. For me, the cliche time heals all things or fixes them at least, worked for me....|||Wow go you man! We need more science and math majors in my opinion. :)|||This is very similar to a relationship from a friend. In fact if both personalities are correct as you say, then it is almost a blue print of the exact positives and negatives of their relationship...|||Little fish in a big pond for me. :)|||This is exactly what I was going to say and I think her experience is encouraging too. I wish you the best Volcarona!|||No one should have to go through that. I agree distancing yourself via finding work and hopefully becoming more financially independent would do you well. The interrelations with the family members...|||I'm glad the issue was resolved with your mum. Cheers for conflict resolution! :)|||I have felt this way on more than one occasion, yes. :)|||Excellent, hope you fall in love with it!|||Hi the Alchemist,  I highly recommend job shadowing. I don't think high school and college students do this enough and it can help save you time and money by seeing exactly what certain careers are...|||Your mother is wise, listen to her. I personally don't like being told what to do or given unsolicited advise on how to manage my schedule. I eventually learned by experience and greater self...|||I believe we have a caged will, in that our will is free within the confines of our physical, spiritual, and mental limitations. Everything we know about the universe seems to operate on a pattern,...|||I think its great that you've taken such a step. Working with preschoolers would be so rewarding! Great choice and I'm sure you'll be more satisfied with life in the long run. Your thinking leagues...|||I don't have any advise to offer specifically because I go to great lengths to get along with just about everybody. I can understand the frustration and being uncomfortable around someone like that,...|||I would look into Speech Therapy/Pathology. They make a good income ( I think entry level is $55k/yr average last time I checked). There are a variety of settings you can work in, including schools,...|||Not true for me at all, I don't usually discuss politics with others, especially strangers, because most political discussions end up a debate or argument and I'm not into conflict. Contrary to your...|||I have no good advise to give you but I wanted to stop in and say I feel for you and hope you get some advice,inspiration,comfort from others here and hope to hear your life take a turn for the...|||This has to be by snail mail? Emailing is absolutely out of the question, for example? I'm not sure what can really be done, I would suggest that you go to the locale Post Office and inquire about...|||Political ads just might drive me to insanity this time. Stop. The. Ads. Now. Please!|||Reading success stories of millionaires making it without a college degree is great and inspirational, but I'd wager for every successful entrepreneur at least a dozen failures occur. Having a degree...|||Check cost of going there, reputation of its psychology program nationally (for example is it accredited by some national psychology institution, academic body, or government?), talk to the...|||I don't know, but it isn't right. I wonder if something if affecting him and his behavior is a reaction to it. Either way it isn't your fault and you don't deserve to be treated as such.|||Sure we care! Hope tomorrow is better. :)|||Hi Cuervo21,  Every person has something interesting to offer another person. Being interesting, as others have said here, is subjective. But with that subjective component, is opportunity. The...|||I think this is a case by case basis and it is really hard to respond to without an example scenario or something. In vague general terms, I would say I would usually accept at least once before...|||People become friends with me by usually initiating the contact and early on doing the brunt of the talking, sharing about themselves, and keeping questions about me more on general things that I...|||Today I'm doing great. I had fun reading and learning from others here on this site, even shared a bit, and got to feel a wide range of emotions from laugh to contemplative, teary sad to warm and...|||That must be stressful, hope the storm fizzles out a lot or ends up missing your location.|||Yes humbleness and lack of self esteem can easily be confused at a certain point. There is that line where you don't call attention to yourself or fish for compliments and then there is rejecting any...|||Forgive my illiterate cyber speak but I think irl means in real life, and if so then your welcome and glad you got a smile for the day! I wish people smiled more often. A bit off topic, I have a...|||I'm very much like this, I dislike being complimented, especially in public settings, because I find myself embarrassed or feel the urge to dismiss their compliment and have to try really hard not...|||Part of growing up is learning by experience. Instead of looking back on it negatively, look at it positively; you've grown so much in just one year! This is something that should make you smile and...|||True, but I can understand the want for him to tell you, especially if you happen to express love through language. I think there is a definite inner need to have your parents tell you they love you...|||It could possibly be a mix. My father who is an ISFJ likewise isn't one to say I love you or give hugs and the likes, in fact I know the exact number of times my dad has given me a hug since I was...|||I'm sorry to hear this and I feel bad for you Cristy, I hope your life takes a turn for the better. Abuse is a horrible thing and never deserving of anyone. Others have given some great support and...|||The problem with the internet for me is the inability to reach out and give a hug. I think you write very well apathy, I felt like you drew me into your world and I identified with your feelings with...|||I feel bad for anyone in an abusive relationship, but especially bad for anyone with abusive parent(s). Whether it was when you were young, older, or throughout your life, being that they created you...|||Ending any relationship is always very hard for me because I will always take it personally that its my fault it didn't work out, whether I vocalize this or not I will feel it to some degree. I avoid...|||Good for you! I used to entertain ideas of becoming a doctor of some kind. Good field.|||I don't discuss politics except with people I know quite well and know how they'll generally react to my statements. And if at anytime there seems to be a conflict of opinion brewing I will end the...|||I hope you tell your friend that often. :)|||Have you job shadowed at all? If not I'd recommend it, even if your sure you want to go into a certain job it'll help keep you motivated while earning the degree knowing the fun that waits...|||Well that is nice to hear. Hope your morning went well, by the way.|||Perks of being a wallflower was the last movie I've watched in theater. I liked it a lot, best movie I've seen recently.|||I thought it was an interesting film, but sold itself short in the end. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it already though.|||Amazing things happen when humanity acts as a whole rather than individually. If I was an extrovert that became energized by social interaction I'd be a social worker on the spot, would love that...|||I'm all about surprises so much as they aren't surprise social situations. Surprise birthday parties for example would not be a good idea at all. I have to know ahead of time and plan for social...|||That's great! It'd be great to see that on a large scale. :)|||I think college is absolutely worth it but you have to do your homework before heading into it and have a general idea of what degree your wanting and how best to get it. I think high schools need to...'