Day 3: Things That Make Me Uncomfortable

Politics: I HATE politics, and because they have become such a divisive issue, I try to avoid them at all costs.  I hate that people assume I think one way because I am a woman, or because I am a Christian, or because I live in Kansas.  That said, I am uncomfortable talking with people about politics, particularly if I don't know them well.  The only person I like to talk politics with is my husband, because he shares my intense discomfort with the way our society treats politics, politicians, and issues of political significance.

Other People's Hurt: I try so hard to be sensitive when someone has a mother who dies, or a child who has just come down with cancer, or is getting divorced, or has suffered a miscarriage, but the truth is that those situations make me uncomfortable.  I never know what to say or how to react.  I want to help and be supportive, but I also don't want to bring up memories or make it worse.  I try to focus on the fact that my discomfort is infinitesimal next to their anguish, and that I am being ridiculously selfish by worrying about myself, but it doesn't really help.  I'm still uncomfortable.  Generally, I wait for them to bring it up - I figure if they want to talk about it, they will.

Should-Be-Private Facebook Conversations:
Wow.  This has taken off like I would never have thought possible.  I seriously can't believe what some people post on Facebook about others.  And the comment-fights...seriously? You would never say those things in person, so why say them on Facebook where the world can read it?  (Reference the first part of this post.)  It makes me uncomfortable, especially when it's people I know well.