No two people are the same, just like snowflakes, and each individual will have particular interests with which they align. In this knowledge should come a certain allowance of differing types of behaviour. You are drawn to such and such, and I am well versed in so and so. Here we have an opportunity to share. A University degree does not teach people how to be intelligent, how to think for themselves. If one is truly interested in expanding ones awareness, it can be a big help - listening is key, as is being able to catch on to that which is interesting and expands ones personal brand of knowledge.
This whole discussion is spurred because a friends husband is quite difficult. He is closed minded, immature, combatitive, and though he is not an only child, he acts like one. This is frustrating behaviour because problems arise out of the ether, completely composed and created by the master design of his convoluted mind. What is the use of intelligence if it only seeks to feed the lower self? It doesn't seem to irk her quite as much, and why would it, she chose him! But it's put a strain on our friendship, so now we barely even spend time together.
People ebb and flow just like the ocean. Transition occurs.Every so often there is a fork in the road, where each individual must choose. Personally, I understand that challenge is part of growing, I also recognize that it is not necessary for the whole of my existence. I would like my closest relationships to be a refuge from the ills of the world, a place where I can relax, enjoy, exchange, and have a good laugh. There is enough stress and pressure from within the self then to have to deal with pushy 'friends' who choose a life of turbulence and turmoil. It is an interesting sort of 'coming of age' choice we all need to make at some point in our lives. What kind of people do I choose to be around? How can I feel good about myself, and enjoy interacting and sharing with others?
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