tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.comments2023-11-24T15:42:40.775-08:00The Badger's SettRowan Badgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05521541066585626296noreply@blogger.comBlogger373125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-83376272965808305952023-11-24T15:42:40.775-08:002023-11-24T15:42:40.775-08:00I thought I was in love, we were together for a lo...I thought I was in love, we were together for a long time. Now that I look back at the relationship I don’t think he was able to be in love at all but I tried to make up for that. I figured out I tried hard enough, loved him enough, did everything he wanted, but he never reciprocated the same energy. Rather he played the pretend game and cheated behind my back. Thankfully I found out about his infidelity through the help of this software genius hacker at 'hackingloop6@gmail .com, also reachable on WhatsApp + 1 (484) 540 - 0785, this genius hacked my ex's phone and gained remote access to his phone activities(That's how I was able to discover his infidelity). Now I’m alone with my lovely daughters which I thank him for because in spite of hurting me I have them. The scary thing is that I think I’ll never meet anyone who will ever love me so I don’t try dating at all. Sometimes I wonder if it’s possible to find true love.<br /><br />Wholsomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842023347522615909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-65761356524990681252022-02-22T05:20:06.384-08:002022-02-22T05:20:06.384-08:00I read this ten years ago and identified strongly ...I read this ten years ago and identified strongly with it. Came across it going through my Facebook profile for an unrelated reason.<br /><br />Later on, it turned out that my need for social approval, my inability to get it because I compulsively interrupted, pushed boundaries and talked too long, my inability to focus on an individual conversation and my desperate need for continual stimulation were all related. But the common thread wasn't (just) extroversion, it was adult ADHD.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112808368044719714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-88999321114507274142021-05-08T01:27:07.244-07:002021-05-08T01:27:07.244-07:00I was married for 16 years to a loving mother and ...I was married for 16 years to a loving mother and wife. We had 2 children together who are now 11 & 13. I reconnected with an old girlfriend from college on Facebook and we began an affair and I left my wife. The woman I had an affair with is a wonderful woman and I love her too and our kids had begun accepting the situation and my wife has kind of moved on, but not in love with the man she is seeing. I thought I fell out of love with my wife and I felt terrible about what I did to her - she is a good woman and I don't know what came over me. I decided to try and get her back and I was recommended to Lord Zakuza for help to get reunited with my wife and within 48 hours after I made contact with Lord Zakuza my wife decided to work things out with me and now we are back together with our children living as one happy family. I really don't know the words to use in appreciation of what Lord Zakuza did for me but I will say thank you sir for reuniting I and my family back. For those in trying times with their marriages or relationship can browse through his website via: lordzakuzaspells.com or WhatsApp Lord Zakuza for help or text with this number +1 740 573 9483 or you can send him an email to Lordzakuza7@gmail.comSIMON PATCHINhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214951407162113790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-76676778738160758492021-02-24T16:08:17.966-08:002021-02-24T16:08:17.966-08:00I don’t know if you still read this account, but I...I don’t know if you still read this account, but I want to tell you that this blog post has been a huge help to me over the years. As an extreme extrovert I have found that sharing this post with my introvert friends has saved more than one friendship and even helped my now husband and I when we were in the early part of our dating relationship. Thank you for sharing this, and I hope you are doing as well as you can be in the time of Covid. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564413162409590001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-76377190771983489122020-01-31T13:53:57.936-08:002020-01-31T13:53:57.936-08:00I have no idea if you're checking the comments...I have no idea if you're checking the comments on this post 6 years later, Rowan, but I wanted to let you know that I found your piece about 4 years ago, when I was struggling to understand and support my extrovert daughter. Husband, son, and I are *all* introverts. When she was young, and I first started to see it, I handled it by making sure she had LOTS of play dates, because husband and I just could not provide all the interaction she needed. As she got older and her life got more complicated in middle school with a drastic increase in her anxiety levels, I was stumped. "Why is my extrovert so afraid of people?" I kept asking myself. Then I found your piece, and it changed EVERYTHING about how I supported my daughter. Not just in my understanding of her, but in my ability to help *her* understand and name what she needed. I regularly refer back to your piece for reminders of how to be a good parent to my extroverted child, and I also regularly share it with others -- especially other introverted friends with extroverted kids. I can't thank you enough for putting words to these big needs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06662819595377169714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-41334051733252189402019-09-21T01:26:10.164-07:002019-09-21T01:26:10.164-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this great blog.Very...Thank you so much for sharing this great blog.Very inspiring and helpful too.Hope you continue to share more of your ideas.I will definitely love to read. <a href="https://www.thegreatwar.net/suzy-cube/" rel="nofollow">check out</a>josphenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136380173422519251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-35803393360840962492019-07-09T01:47:18.613-07:002019-07-09T01:47:18.613-07:00I think this is an informative post and it is very...I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. therefore, I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. <a href="https://www.nexttopgamer.com/harry...-hack-july-2019/" rel="nofollow">roblox robux hack</a>Asim Qureshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911200635433680339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-32170374319021391152019-01-18T22:41:06.522-08:002019-01-18T22:41:06.522-08:00Hey, Rowan. I'm 6+ years late to the party, lo...Hey, Rowan. I'm 6+ years late to the party, lol, but I just found this post. I have been looking everywhere for info like this about extroverts, and it is so ridiculously hard to find. I am an extreme introvert, but I recently had an experience that has caused me to start trying to learn more about extroverts...and it's just HARD to do. Everywhere you look, there's fairly detailed info about introverts and introversion but a lot of generic stuff about extroverts. I tried a couple of message board-type sites and just wasn't finding the type of depth and introspection that I see in what you write. <br /><br />I don't know if you can see my email address when you get comments (I know email addresses will go to the blog owner on comments on WordPress), but I really would love to exchange some emails with you and ask you some questions and get some more insight from you on extroverts, from your perspective (I know you can't speak for all extroverts, but you seem to be good at putting yourself in other people's shoes and/or understanding others, even if they're not like you). I'd really appreciate it. And/or if any other extroverts want to help me out, I'd love it! My spam-riddled email address is musicalone8123 at yahoo com, so I'll share that here. Renhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207198032064599626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-64633467825072701812018-08-13T07:21:49.257-07:002018-08-13T07:21:49.257-07:00Dear Rowan,
I nearly cried reading this. I have ...Dear Rowan, <br /><br />I nearly cried reading this. I have spent literal years trying to convince myself that there is something wrong with me. Because like you said "If I go too long without substantive human contact, without touch or conversation or genuine interaction, I get listless, then depressed. If it goes on even longer, my form of depression can turn suicidal." I have constantly struggled to explain myself to my family, because they just cannot understand why I *need* to be around people so often, despite their best efforts. If I had a nickel for every time I've been told that I need to cut back on socializing, that I lack control and balance, that I'm just a "party-girl"...that something is wrong with me because "why can't you just stay home?!?"<br /><br />Actually, I'm starting to cry as I write this now. I have scoured the internet looking for some small shred of understanding and companionship. Just to know I'm not alone. And for the first time in three years, I finally feel like I'm valuable just as I am. <br /><br />Three years ago, I started my PhD. And let me tell you, academia is certainly not extrovert-friendly. I want to thank you, sincerely, from the bottom of my heart for giving me hope. This post gives me hope that I CAN succeed in this world without losing the core of who I am. I know this is a long and rambling comment. But I have read this post about five times since I found it yesterday, and I couldn't navigate away from this page without letting you know how impactful you've been.<br /><br />I wish you the best of luck in everything you pursue! <br /><br />From one extrovert to another, <br />*hugs* Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10874340512769656990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-36442682609211992582017-10-23T01:09:48.530-07:002017-10-23T01:09:48.530-07:00How large this state is, and even more they have n...How large this state is, and even more they have no concept of how large our cities are.<a href="http://www.gourmetindiahouston.com/" rel="nofollow">gourmethouston</a><br />Alex monerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02635328221496286054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-80489913704489529232017-08-31T20:45:58.064-07:002017-08-31T20:45:58.064-07:00I'm just glad I live in Katy and this great st...I'm just glad I live in Katy and this great state where people actually care about one another and want to help each other! I'd be afraid to live where some of these other people live if a storm like this hit, they would be too busy complaining about what is happening instead of trying to find a solution and helping each other. God Bless this state and the love we have for each other!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289977192084141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-34831027998545247482017-08-31T13:34:42.683-07:002017-08-31T13:34:42.683-07:00The other difference is Katrina amd Riata were bot...The other difference is Katrina amd Riata were both Cat 5 storms pointed right at major metro areas. Harvey was (until the last minute) a TS or Cat kne making landfall 200 miles down the coast. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07674070933809544209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-52270664499026408372017-08-30T20:52:15.409-07:002017-08-30T20:52:15.409-07:00Thank you. Not to mention, a complete evacuation w...Thank you. Not to mention, a complete evacuation was tried during Rita. We know how that turned out... Not so well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825334074482062152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-69284958945281605632017-08-30T20:49:08.572-07:002017-08-30T20:49:08.572-07:00Very well said. Those folks who have not experienc...Very well said. Those folks who have not experienced what we have experienced do not have a clue of what they speak. Nor are they legitimate fortune tellers. They should just keep their opinions to themselves. Idiots!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825334074482062152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-47094937645485590602017-08-30T18:14:24.940-07:002017-08-30T18:14:24.940-07:00Carol, you just don't get it and that's ok...Carol, you just don't get it and that's ok. Fyi... this system was better. It was better than hurricane Rita fiasco, the systems for shelter and emergency response were soooo much better than the more recent memorial day flood and tax day floods. The community of neighbors helping neighbors was unprecedented. <br />The next time you foresee a possible tropical depression turning into a cat 3 hurricane, hitting one part of the coast line and getting stuck between 2 areas of high pressure resulting in dumping a year's worth of water on a major metropolitan area the size of Rhode island with a population of 3 times that of Manhattan.... Feel free to call our local elected officials with a considerable warning and a signed blank check to start the evacuation process for a storm of unforseen magnitude (most rainfall in recorded history from a storm in the continental United states) that might not happen. <br />YOU HAVE NO IDEA!Emmy Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276719923781142050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-37787384080337319872017-08-30T17:16:35.845-07:002017-08-30T17:16:35.845-07:00"That's the ticket!" Thank you so mu..."That's the ticket!" Thank you so much NY!Dee Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883140302665068461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-7104987090363335942017-08-30T17:14:39.875-07:002017-08-30T17:14:39.875-07:00If nothing goes awry, there may be a very fast rai...If nothing goes awry, there may be a very fast rail line from Dallas/Houston/Dallas in the future. I have lived in Katy, Texas since 1985, and I am so sad for my friends, family, neighbors, and all others that I don't know "praying for all", especially the ones who are running the city/states to make good decisions. I am also sad that I am not present in Texas to help so I keep on praying and thanking all of the USA for their prayers. Help is always on the way from Our Father in Heaven, He will make us stronger! God Bless You All!Dee Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883140302665068461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-81025824799678897022017-08-30T14:03:16.933-07:002017-08-30T14:03:16.933-07:00I live in the Southern Outer Banks of Eastern Nort...I live in the Southern Outer Banks of Eastern North Carolina, where we regularly face both hurricanes and massive storm surge. In addition, I was a Destructive Weather Officer aboard a Marine Corps installation during hurricane Irene. The balance between safe, realistic evacuation orders and recommendations to shelter in place are ALWAYS difficult. That said, there are professionals whose sole job is to make those kinds of calls, and to follow through with appropriate support. Arm chair quarterbacking those calls after the fact is useless, but a careful and professional evaluation of the preparation and response is always done... AFTER the disaster has abated. There is a time and place for everything, and there are experienced professionals who are going to spend a lot of time reviewing and evaluating the choices that were made. But, all of that happens AFTER the crisis has passed. Finger pointing from the peanut gallery DURING a crisis is both counter-productive and more than a little bit disgusting. Texans are just like everyone else during a disaster: they put their heads down and do the best they can with what they've got. If you can help, do so... But do it without judgement and without unsolicited commentary. BeaufortNChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967188852864993224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-41647357194253153072017-08-30T10:39:44.939-07:002017-08-30T10:39:44.939-07:00Best response ever! Thank you.Best response ever! Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974989962189118011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-53784617641986292682017-08-30T10:26:13.566-07:002017-08-30T10:26:13.566-07:00What an insightful, eye-opening article. Thank yo...What an insightful, eye-opening article. Thank you, Rowan. Twenty-first century people seem to have lost their ability to "play out the entire story", and be realistic. Many people can't fathom the idea that "stuff happens" and sometimes you just can't prevent, stop, or reverse the effects of it. You can only think through the situation, all the "what ifs" and make the best decision that it available at the time, in that particular event. Some think that everything is preventable!!! That's why we have so many regulations, stupid laws, and lawsuits. People just can't grasp the fact that accidents, storms, illnesses, and failures don't always have someone to blame for their occurrences. Absolutely we need to be best prepared, prevent accidents, illness, etc., but this is unreasonable to think this could be handled perfectly. This life is not perfect. God bless those affected by this storm and all those in the rescue and recovery efforts. We are praying and sending funds to help the people that are displaced. Everyone here in California isn't ignorant of reality nor have we all lost our common sense like many in this sad state. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291028416087192202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-52994392025795634552017-08-30T08:02:43.250-07:002017-08-30T08:02:43.250-07:00Great post! For non-Houstonians, if the city had ...Great post! For non-Houstonians, if the city had attempted an evacuation, and hundreds if not thousands had drowned in their cars, stuck in the massive traffic jam attempting to leave, would you still think it's a good idea to evacuate? Rita's evacuation taught everyone who lived through it that securing in place saves lives...and that's what Hurricane preparation is all about. Houston's elected officials made the right call!<br />Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506761769489895430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-78918674389950875162017-08-30T01:00:08.213-07:002017-08-30T01:00:08.213-07:00Native Houstonian, live in Los Angeles, and work i...Native Houstonian, live in Los Angeles, and work in the entertainment industry (with a lot of non Texans.) I have listened to countless people parrot repeatedly "Houston should have done..." over the last few days. Just wanted to tell you excellent article. Well done. Nicely said. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828309380796304340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-28163324993668937182017-08-29T21:41:19.249-07:002017-08-29T21:41:19.249-07:00We lost 100 people trying to evacuate for Rita, wh...We lost 100 people trying to evacuate for Rita, which did some, but not catastrophic damage. So far we've lost maybe 15. It'll probably rise, I'd expect maybe 50 unless there's a large group that got caught that we don't yet know about. People were freaked out by Katrina and we learned that that was probably not the way to go. This storm was nothing you could easily duck. You will probably see more of these sit-and-spin storms in the future. You tell me who could have taken 6 million plus people. We were the one city that just happened to have a spare domed stadium lying around for Katrina. I wish that all the hand-wringing over what to do with the Astrodome would turn it into a full-fledged shelter with elevated access.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030449403446131666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-1367671160120158232017-08-29T20:19:53.367-07:002017-08-29T20:19:53.367-07:00Yeah, because there are SO many trains in Texas. T...Yeah, because there are SO many trains in Texas. The better question is why doesn't the USA have a decent high-speed rail system? And since we don't have one, why not build a mag-lev system so that we could evacuate some people?<br />Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662429826507775390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819607534051208825.post-70231522643543893872017-08-29T14:03:07.111-07:002017-08-29T14:03:07.111-07:00Thanks for the link!Thanks for the link!Rowan Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521541066585626296noreply@blogger.com