I Have a Point of View…

Just Give Me a Minute

I have a point of view on everything. But, I’m a Libra, so give me a few minutes and I’ll ponder the opposing point of view. Then I’ll ruminate, taking way too long in deciding which side is correct.  Then, I’ll sit it out for a while, consider the emotions of all involved in said scope of view, and ultimately stay in the undecided category, all in the name of fairness.

It’s exhausting! That’s why naps happen. And wine.

Josh, on the other hand, thinks he’s right about everything, all the time!  Okay, we have that in common, I just take longer to get there.  He also seems to like facts rather than emotions.  So, while we’re similar in attitude, he bases his ideas on what he thinks he knows (all things ever discussed), whereas I base just about all my beliefs on what I feel.

I know, facts are facts. Unless emotions are involved! That’s where the “yeah-buts” come in.  That’s also where excuses are made.  I’ve been told by family members that I let Josh get away with way too much.  They’re probably right, but it’s nearly impossible at times to know exactly what I “should” do, or what he needs me to do.  Do you see that? It’s a yeah-but and an excuse all in one!  Both are based on emotion.

Josh’s point of view is typically definitive. It’s precise. And it is usually not up for debate.  Occasionally there are times when he discovers he might have been wrong in his factual opinion, and that is met with his absolute astonishment.  At that point, he just moves on. No apologies necessary, no regret, no emotion…just moving on.

I wonder what that’s like!? There’s no back and forth, second guessing, or rethinking. It just is what it is until it’s something else, and then it’s that. Boom! Done.

I’m not sure how I feel about that.

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