Wednesday, September 11, 2002

- Haven’t you gotten tired

- Haven’t you gotten tired of that yet?
- Well, no - is it irritating you?  I thought you liked it.
- I liked it at first.
- But now?
- Now, I mean, Jesus, it never stops.  You don’t take a break.
- Because I like it. We like it.  Because it’s good.
- I know it’s good.  But people need some variety in life.
- You mean you need some variety.  I’m doing fine.
- If you think this is fine you aren’t paying attention.  This is one-dimensional thinking.  It’s evidence of an emotional handicap.  You’re gratifying one part of your brain and the rest of you is atrophying.
- Thats just not true.  I’m a well-rounded individual.  I just happen to like this right now and I get a lot out of it.  Something new every time.  And if you can’t see that, that’s your problem.
- I may have my share of problems, but accepting your compulsion isn’t one of them.  My big problem now is putting up with your childishness.
- Children don’t do this.  Don’t be stupid.
- Children call each other “stupid,” and they only think about themselves.  The more you do this, the less you’re in touch with other people - their feelings and interests and preferences.  It’s all about you and what you want.
- Well, if you’re going to be like that, I want you to leave me alone so I can enjoy this.
- Is that really what you want?  Because it can happen.
- Just give me a couple of minutes, okay?
- I’ll give you a lifetime.  But you have to tell me if it’s a lifetime with me or a lifetime on your own that you want.