I recently meet someone and was going to ask them to describe themselves in a paragraph. I realized I wasn’t able to do it myself. I also wasn’t sure how they would react. I thought I would ask here first and see how you folks react.

I’ll define paragraph as three to four sentences.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      2 months ago

      Hmmm, fair… it could come across as such. Hence not actually asking it. Your comment would make me lean toward not asking at all.

      Appreciate the perspective.

  • 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’m a jack of all trades master of none and Maker. I’m not afraid of being alone both physically and metaphorically. I care about other people far more than most realize, but on my terms like how I often see potential beyond what others see in themselves. My humor, curiosity, abstractions, and occasional cynicism are often misunderstood but have nuance in most cases.

  • Secret Music@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Daydreamer that dreamt themself out of a functional life. Not just a late bloomer but still a sprout. A hopeful idealistic child in the body of a jaded misanthropic adult. I dance to a tune playing in my earphones where only I can hear it most of the time, unless someone is close enough.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      2 months ago

      Your third sentence sounds like something I would say. Thank you so much for sharing.

      I hope others get a chance to hear your tune and maybe help you not be such a misanthrope. But, continue being a daydreamer

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      2 months ago

      As stated fair point. Again, coming to the collective to gather data helps us be better people. Didn’t actually ask, and feedback suggests don’t do it… as such I won’t.

      Thanks for responding, appreciated!!

      • 𝕽𝖚𝖆𝖎𝖉𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖍@midwest.social
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        2 months ago

        It’s an interesting idea. I think it’s just the phrasing. You’re giving someone, socially and conversationally, an instruction. That’s bound to illicit a knee jerk “you’re not the boss of me!” reaction, mentally if not verbally.

        • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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          2 months ago

          I can absolutely see that as a way this question could be interpreted. It felt like a “bright idea” at the time but, not so much now. My plan is to just keep letting things play out as they have been.

  • Resol van Lemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I like to devalue myself in front of everyone, that is literally part of my personality. No matter how much people try to compliment me, I’ll always call them liars and tell them that I’m actually garbage. Because being proud of not being proud of yourself is something nobody dares to do.

    Ever wonder why I call myself Resol van Lemmy? Type that word backwards and you’ll know why. In fact, my profile picture is actually related to that very result.

    Ok I broke the rule. But still.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      2 months ago

      It can be tough to see the positive in a compliment. I get it. You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself though.

      More people than you think do what you do. There entire lifestyles based on it.

      I can’t and won’t try to change your mind… again, all I can do is ask you to not be so hard on yourself. One compliment at a time.

      Thank you for sharing.

  • folaht@lemmy.ml
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    2 months ago

    You have the twelve personalities.
    Dominant, submissive, pedantic, curious, mean, innocent, humorous, trusting, romantic, nurturer, charming and horny.
    Everyone is all of them bar the aro-ace people who lack the latter four.
    I am 3 6 12 8 7 4 11 1 2 10 5 in that order.
    Results of me in real life may vary due to having mild to moderate mental illnesses.
    To make your own list, remind yourself that what you look for in a life partner is likely what you can score yourself high on on the complement side, so 1 likes 2 and vice versa 3&4, 5&6 etc…
    Maybe I should put 11 much higher on this list.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      2 months ago

      Interesting, this feels rather scientific in the thought process. Or, someone who digs psychology at least.

      I think my initial thought for the question was more light hearted. A few things to describe yourself.

      Also, not sure this would be headed toward life partner status. Still, you bring up an interesting thought.

      I will give this some consideration and make my own list. May still prove valuable as I explore things with this person.

      Appreciate you making me think but, not too hard haha!

      • folaht@lemmy.ml
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        2 months ago

        This is someone who used AI girlfriend where you have those twelve options in pure form and started to see patterns for self-analyses, partner analyses and DnD character play.

  • Yermaw@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    I’d just copy/paste the lyrics from “what’s my age again?” By Blink 182.

    Pretty much sums it up.