Disliked Inquiry (DP#182)

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My absolute least favorite question to be asked is:

“What are you thinking about?”

My husband is actually the main culprit when it comes to this question. In fact, I actually hear his voice in my head as I am writing it down lol

Do not get me wrong, I appreciate Kolton being concerned with what is going on in my head, particularly since he asks this almost exclusively when I am clearly struggling with something. That being said, it feels like such a loaded question to the point where my typical response is something like,

“What am I NOT thinking about?”

It is very much like do you want the encyclopedia version? Or the highly condensed, highly edited version? Lol.

I am the worst person when it comes to processing things, so it always feels like I have a laundry list of what is causing my anxiety or silent stewing. All these thoughts can be very overwhelming when it feels as though I am being put on the spot.

Again, I do appreciate the thought. I realize people ask these questions out of concern and care for me, so I hope I am not coming off as ungrateful or anything.

8 responses to “Disliked Inquiry (DP#182)”

  1. ‘It is very much like do you want the encyclopedia version? Or the highly condensed, highly edited version? Lol’.

    – I’m sure Kolton would prefer the latter version LOL

    1. Oh I am sure lol

      1. Can I be sexist in saying – ‘Never ask a woman what she’s thinking’ lol

      2. Lol nah I think that is good advice in general cause Lord knows what you will get in return lol Amongst all of our personalities lol

      3. ‘Ok, so that’s already too much information’ Haha. And I didn’t ask anything ROFL Just kidding.

  2. Lol just some good self deprication!!!

  3. Relatable! I have actually shared this thought with my husband and told him I much prefer a more direct line of questioning such as: “You seem deep in thought, is there anything I can help you with?” or “I just want to remind you, I’m here to share your burdens.” Otherwise he’s more likely than not to get a vague answer such as nothing or everything because the answer tends to always be somehow both at the same time.

    1. Yes! This conversation has saved us from getting into an argument on multiple occasions. When I see him looking like something is bothering him, I may not even say anything and just hold his hand or something, since his love language is physical touch, which just allows him to open up easier and quicker. People are unique so how we comfort each person should be a tad unique as well I think.

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