Searching for a word (pls help)?
I have an interesting habit of giving people the benefit of the doubt long after my other friends or family have written them off as arrogant, or egotistial, or psychotic or whatever. I however, seem to make excuses and say “No, they’re misunderstood,” or “They just need someone to listen to them.” In every case the others have been right and I’ve usually wound up frustrated, upset and hurt.
Well I did it again. The good news for me is that I realized pretty quickly what was going on so I don’t waste more time & energy.
The point is, there’s a word for this behavior and I can’t think of what it might be. The closest I could come would be ‘altruistic’ but that’s just… wrong. I’m not that good a person.
If you can help I’m grateful!
Favorite Answer
Schmuck
Sucker
Masochistic
Naive
You sound like a very nice, caring person who deserves friends who are more appreciative of your concern.
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