Why Are You Like This?

[muddler35]

A dear friend asked me this question this morning. I've been thinking about ever since. The truth is that I have no idea why I'm like this. If a stranger approached you and asked, "Why are you like this?" What would your answer be. (btw I'm going to do this to random strangers today. Why am I like this??)

 

[AmberLGreen]

Like what?

 

[muddler35]

Like what?

That's exactly what Bear said when I asked him. I can see he is still thinking about it though.

ETA Poor boy is still pacing back and forth questioning all his life choices.

 

[ydahecnot]

A mix of nature and nurture, shaped by coincidences and happenstance

 

[muddler35]

No, Ask them why they are like this. Sorry for being unclear.

 

[RuneBlade]

"Why are you like this" is reaaaally ambiguous. Why are they like what?

Are you asking, "why are you the way you are?"

Because the word this puts the emphasis on their mood at the moment. Were you behaving in a particular way when they asked you that?

 

[muddler35]

No. Just in general. It's just a silly existential question. Ambiguity is what makes it a fun question. It's open to interpratation.

 

[Anastasia1999]

I am like this as a result of my strict Catholic upbringing, The bishop put the fear of God in me.

 

[KatieDoes]

Why am I like this?

50% luck, 50% dedication to my craft

 

[Mo_Bandy]

 

[Chillygirl]

I grew up stereotypical Asian only child so now I function on high pressure, stress, caffeine and rage. I know no other way.

 

[muddler35]

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Yes!!! This!!!

 

[AmberLGreen]

 

[AmberLGreen]

I am the youngest of 11 children. I was fucked up before I was even conceived!

 

[Tedfkats]

I spent way too much time alone in my youth. Solitude on the tractor, in the barn, or on the dirtbike. Fucked me up good.

 

[AmberLGreen]

I spent way too much time alone in my youth. Solitude on the tractor, in the barn, or on the dirtbike. Fucked me up good.

I would have joined you on the tractor

 

[Tedfkats]

I would have joined you on the tractor

Lotsa bumps. One seat. You sure?

 

[AmberLGreen]

Lotsa bumps. One seat. You sure?

Sounds like fun. I can sit on your lap

 

[Tedfkats]

Of course. The only other option is me on yours. No one wants that.

 

[muddler35]

Update

Based on a very small sample size (1), random strangers do not like this question.

 

[AmberLGreen]

Update

Based on a very small sample size (1), random strangers do not like this question.

Further update:

Even your closest friends do not like (or understand) this question

 

[Dribble]

I think the answer is easy...

Cause I didn't want to be like you.

Lol.

 

[StacyLeigh]

I was an only child of selfish parents… I’m pretty sure that covers all my possible attributes and quirks! haha

 

[spankableBelle]

Early trauma, bad decisions, sheer fucking will and mental fortitude, and so much damn coffee...

 

[Dribble]

I was an only child of selfish parents… I’m pretty sure that covers all my possible attributes and quirks! haha

I actually like this one better. Fuck I wish I could go back in time.