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04 Jun 09 #121512 by big bird
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Hello , How does one make sure one does not end up with a numpty head man , again ? What are the signs to look for that you are onto a losing battle? Please reply

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04 Jun 09 #121519 by mumtoboys
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with hindsight (wonderful thing!) I would say that my stbx:
- always had an overinflated ego, thought a lot of himself, arrogant. I mistook it for confidence.
- had a tendency to exaggerate the truth - which is perhaps why he thinks it's OK to lie so much now as I was daft enough to turn a blind eye?
- was never satisfied with what he had, always looking at the next person who had more (money, bigger house, better car, able to shop in Waitrose not Asda...) and wondering how he could get it

Can't say if those traits make everyone a numpty, but there's a starter for 10!

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04 Jun 09 #121521 by Marshy_
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lol. Hi BB.Welcolm to wiki. In a word? History. Seeing as we behave in the future like we behaved in the past then history is a good indicator of what they will be like. I hear lots of "He has changed" Or "she wouldnt treat me like that becuase she loves me" Tosh I say. People dont realy change there core values. They are with us for life. We may change from Stella to John Smiths as we get old (madness) but thats just a habbit thang. Peoples core values are like our football team. Why anyone would change from supporting Chelsea to say ManU (Spit) I dont know. So look at history of the person. Anything U dont like? Walk or run. Fast. Sometimes V fast. Faster the better. C.

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04 Jun 09 #121523 by Krystaltips
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My advice would be to look at yourself too. Are there ways where you could increase your self-esteem and confidence (if it has been shattered by a numpty)?

Counselling doesn't work for everyone but if there are any areas of you that you feel are weaknesses these could attract another numpty to you (LOL)

I am not in any way saying that there is anything wrong with you by the way.Just offering another perspective because I don't want any numpties in my life either so will make sure that I can be the best person I can be so that I will attract the best person that I can get (Tom Berenger...start running now baby 'cos I'm a comin to getcha LOL)

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