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As you know, I'm crazy about books and I like to talk about books. If I meet a person who strongly dislikes reading, I'm not going to hate or dislike them, per se, but I'm definitely not going to connect as strongly, if at all, to them because books play a substantial part in making me who I am. If however, they try to dissuade me from reading because they don't like it, we'll never get any closer than a nodding acquaintance. When it gets to that point, I don't even feel guilty because then we can't be compared to each other. We're in different leagues. Sure we can still learn stuff from each other but it would be on a less personal level.
Wow, I seem really callous here. Truth to tell, I'm not really a people person. People can do as they please and it usually doesn't fluster me.

I feel guilty for disliking anybody. I always think I'm being snobbish or pedantic when I don't like dull people who spend all their time partying. Then I dislike myself for disliking them.
The fact is, over 90% of our population is extroverted. Introverts are an entirely different species, and don't understand why everyone else won't take a moment out of their day and examine themselves. (-:

PS: Your neighbor sounds like a hot-head. If he'll yell at you he'll hit his wife.

I guess I must be an introvert then...

About the yelling...well, I yell sometimes and I know a few people who do and none of us would hit people. But, I do think he is a hothead, so I keep an eye out if his wife makes any more unexpected trips down the stairs.

Thanks for the feedback, adya and Countess.

Like you say Kathy, sometimes a person deserves to be disliked. It may not be the most peasant of emotions, but I cannot see how to surpress it. I think one needs to be fair in disliking someone and open to changing your mind as new facts and events happen. It need not be a permanent feeling. That neighbor seems like he should be disliked. Of course that is only one situation and his life is three dimensional.

The third member of Kathycf's 'Trio of Angels' consisting of Andave, Countess and myself hereby checking in. I'm thinking we are a cool subsection within the forum and can't wait to start denying entry privileges. Cliques rule -- much madness and mayhem ensuing.

Smileys--Logos is hiding them again. Where are they--seriously lately they aren't anywhere on my pages. Not to mention the annual Mother's Day phone calls thta could have gone better if I tried harder. Going to make it up Tuesday when I'm off the 8 nighs in a row and a little more awake.

Anyhooo--would not lose any nerve endings over the neighbor. I found it interesting his wife just said no. Suspicious to me but I am the drama queen afterall. But bullies are a cowardly bunch when all is said and done.

Personally I'm not thrilled with myself on a regular basis but I believe the secret is some twisted pride that delights in not living up to the low expectations of others with a I told you so mentality thrown in. But when I (finally) acknowledge God the Creator and especially the Saviour I find a sense of peace that He at least loves me. My attitude towards others is either devoted to the person at hand or insensitive to them--which makes me feel always slightly on the outside looking in.

Not sure where all this is supposed to lead except that Hey I'm still breathing. A constant testimony to the patience and or sense of humor of God.

Mmm...Virgil, I agree that dislikes can be decided upon fairly, but I see my neighbor around a lot...he is active in the neighborhood and there is no one situation...he's a jerk all the time. I am usually willing to give people second chances, so I won't say I will dislike this guy forvever...

mtpspur, I love the blog clique, that is so cool. I think the problem you might be having with smilies is when you post a quick reply comment vs a regular comment. Quick reply is the default in blogs, but if you press the button to "go advanced" it opens up the familiar window with the smilies on the right.

You were right about the smiles. Or just lucky?? Did you notiuce all members of the Blog Clique (BC) posted to Adorerodio's first entry?? Now is that isn't just the way it should be.

Wow, your neighbor sounds like a scarey fruit loop. I hope that his wife is ok! What is a sad reality is that one cannot pick their neighbors, so we all have to make the best of it. Hopefully you won't have more trouble, Kathy. I really liked what mtpspur had to say (as usual) -- you really have a way with words, thanks. And thanks, Kathy for sharing your thoughts.

Thank you kiz. My neighbor and I across the street have a theory that "He" is a CIA agent, under cover for some reason. We imagine his house is full of spying equipment and that he once killed a man with his bare hands.

I don't think all that is true, of course (at least I hope it isn't true!) but he is for sure a fruit loop.

I dont like that sound of that neighbour Kathy! I also doubt that she Fell down the celler stairs twice. Why do they hide the truth and stay with these types of men! you have every right to dislike a man like that! And the cheek of him giving out to you because your dog barked! What does he expect the dog to do...moo?

Neighbours from hell hey! Like you I have this qualm about disliking people, especially if i don't them like celebrities - but I can't help it. Most of them are unbelievably ignorant. But I'm probably not as bad you, you sound like a regular Jane Bennet! And she got her man in the end - though not the hero. Maybe there's a moral in there or something, that sometimes it's ok to dislike people. Wow, my twisted logic impresses me sometimes, I wonder why I'm not some serial killer. Just a serial reader. Sorry lame I know but I've wanted to make that joke.