What does it take to push your buttons.

[LaraK]

There seems to be such a wide range of things that can put people over the edge. I've had a truely miserable week with health issues going on for both my family members and myself. Then I see people getting their panties in a bunch for just the DUMBEST reasons. (I will not point out the reasons, as I would probably get points and I'm a good girl....HONEST) Seems to me that some folks need to get some perspective.

So what's up with that? Do different people have different thresholds? Is it an age issue? Just wondering what you think.

 

[just4today]

It doesn't take much for me. I'm a quivering mass of explosive Jello.

 

[LaraK]

It doesn't take much for me. I'm a quivering mass of explosive Jello.

Well, that sounds messy!

 

[just4today]

Well, that sounds messy!

It really is. And then after I explode, I'll be stressed about having to clean up the mess.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I don't like when things are stolen from me, I don't like being lied to, I don't like my weight and medical issues being made fun of, I don't like rude cell phone users, and I don't like people who will try and break rules, and then get mad at the ones who won't let them.

 

[imabrat]

It doesn't take much for me. I'm a quivering mass of explosive Jello.

Ditto. I have zero patience, and I'm really trying to fix it.

 

[fraggle551]

not much. I'll tell off whoever happens to be the button pusher as well.

 

[LaraK]

As I mature, I realize that the things that others do or say often have very little actual meaning in my life. The health and well-being of those I love is far more important.

Getting upset about what other people think of me, or say about me...especially people I don't know, doesn't really phase me at this point. The trick is knowing when to walk away.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

It takes a lot to push my buttons. I'm pretty adaptable. I may vent, and I may not forget, but I don't stay angry about things. Too many positives to distract me.

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

I don't like when things are stolen from me, I don't like being lied to, I don't like my weight and medical issues being made fun of, I don't like rude cell phone users, and I don't like people who will try and break rules, and then get mad at the ones who won't let them.

I agree with some of these. Do not let others bother you or push your buttons.
What I do not like is when someone bully others and for some reason people allow themselfs to be

As I mature, I realize that the things that others do or say often have very little actual meaning in my life. The health and well-being of those I love is far more important.

Getting upset about what other people think of me, or say about me...especially people I don't know, doesn't really phase me at this point. The trick is knowing when to walk away.

I with you girl. I tell people that I have real things in my life and never sweat the small things.
You know be a duck and let roll off your back.
If you need anything you know I am there for you.

 

[Planogirl]

One thing that bothers me is when people turn a blind eye to other people's problems. I'm not saying that they have to do anything but to totally deny it or assume that all of these people did something wrong seems unfair to me. I don't know why this bugs me so much but it does.

 

[LUVMYTINK]

There seems to be such a wide range of things that can put people over the edge. I've had a truely miserable week with health issues going on for both my family members and myself. Then I see people getting their panties in a bunch for just the DUMBEST reasons. (I will not point out the reasons, as I would probably get points and I'm a good girl....HONEST) Seems to me that some folks need to get some perspective.

So what's up with that? Do different people have different thresholds? Is it an age issue? Just wondering what you think.

Yeah I think part of it could be an age issue.

I remember little things, when I was younger (you know unmarried, no kids, no major things to deal with) would push buttons.

Now after dealing with major health problems (mine, friends and family members) and day to day things life throws at you, especially ones that are thrown at military & firefighter families the little things don't bug me anymore.

Of course there is those days where others are acting truely moronic about some stupid little problem, then that would push my buttons.
Cause if that little thing is the only thing in your life that is making you upset then honey I'd gladly trade places with you.

 

[MoniqueU]

I am 34 now and it takes more now then it used to, though I still have my days. When I was younger and first married it took not much. It takes a heck of a lot for me to tell off anyone which one of my friends says I need to learn to speak up more. Don't get me wrong I am not ok about things, I just tend to internalize things and dwell on them forever. I will get snippy at home still however.

As far as the dis goes, I really like it here so try and not often read peoples user names especially ones with political banners as I don't want to hold a grudge and I try not to get into any sort of heated arguement. I want to enjoy a message board not use it as a personal venting blog.

 

[MushyMushy]

At the moment, negativity. It gets to where, every time I turn around there's some kind of negativity going on. Negative campaigning, negative backstabbing, bad things happening. I feel like I can't escape it these days.

 

[LaraK]

I with you girl. I tell people that I have real things in my life and never sweat the small things.
You know be a duck and let roll off your back.
If you need anything you know I am there for you.

Hmmmm....maybe when someone starts to tweak my nerves I should just post Quack Quack.

 

[Keli]

I guess we could all use some perspective in life, rarely do we live with our priorities in perfect order (or at least I don't!)
But overall, it does take some effort for someone to push my buttons. I try to not respond negatively when I feel irritated by stuff someone's said or done. I've learned that I often regret quick words spoken in aggrivation.

 

[Loverly]

Rude people
Negative people
Artificially sweet and phoney people

That's actually one person I work with

 

[nannerbadnanner]

Just try to remember that the little thing you see people getting upset about may be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. In January, I lost my dad after a long, painful battle with cancer. My sisters decided to act like idiots and did not bother to visit with my dad or attend the funeral. My mom was a basketcase, and I was left to make the decisions about life support and hospice. Did I mention that I was 9 months pregnant and had an almost two year old at home?

I was absolutely calm through all of this, but about a week after the funeral, I had an issue with my cell phone. When I called to get it fixed, the customer service person was rude, and I just went ballistic on her. That stupid little incident was just my undoing. I felt so awful afterwards, and I did try to call back and apologize.

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Hmmmm....maybe when someone starts to tweak my nerves I should just post Quack Quack.

You know that might be a plan
But I do think you are on to something. When you are young not being asked to a party is a big deal.
When you get older hearing something is wrong with you health is a big deal.
I have had a long year and learned many things from it.

 

[LaraK]

Just try to remember that the little thing you see people getting upset about may be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. In January, I lost my dad after a long, painful battle with cancer. My sisters decided to act like idiots and did not bother to visit with my dad or attend the funeral. My mom was a basketcase, and I was left to make the decisions about life support and hospice. Did I mention that I was 9 months pregnant and had an almost two year old at home?

I was absolutely calm through all of this, but about a week after the funeral, I had an issue with my cell phone. When I called to get it fixed, the customer service person was rude, and I just went ballistic on her. That stupid little incident was just my undoing. I felt so awful afterwards, and I did try to call back and apologize.

That's true. You certainly had cause to be in a mood. I can understand where you're coming from on that one.

Some people, however, seem to be chronically offended for little or no reason, I guess that's more what I was referencing than someone who just "lets go" under extreme pressure.