• Replies 59 replies
  • Subscribers 41 subscribers
  • Views 7540 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Do you get a chance to talk about your special interests?

Oakling

Outside of this space, do you ever get the chance to have a conversation about the things you find interesting?

There are a few things I’m really passionate about (rocks, minerals, wood/tree species and grain patterns, traditional joinery techniques, wood turning, strength sports etc.). But whenever I try to talk about any of them I either get the impression that people are uninterested (which may be the case for my niche interests), that I’ve targeted the wrong audience or, even more interestingly, people come out and directly comment on how boring my interests are (even in jest, but with a perceived layer of truth hidden).

Just be yourself they say… but obviously don’t actually be yourself!

Id love to actually speak out loud about my interest sometimes, but just haven’t found anyone interested enough.

Parents

  • I am fortunate enough that I do have people in my life whom I can talk about my special interests with. My special interests fall into the category of Arts & Crafts, and I have found that people with interests that fall into that category seem to have a mutual appreciation and understanding of each other's creative talents, even if they don't necessarily share that same interest.

    For example, one of my special interests is diamond painting (not that I've done any for a while), and my closest friend is an artist. We both take an interest in each other's interests and will often talk about them. We are both aware that because we don't share the exact same interest, there may be some things that are likely to go over the tops of each other's heads, so we tend not to go into too much detail. It's not a problem for either of us though and doesn't make the conversations we have any less enjoyable.

  • in reply to Sporadic Sparkly

    I saw your pictures in your profile of your art creations before - they're amazing you're really talented :-) 

    I'm not creative or artistic sadly but I'd love to be. I've just never been able to get the hang of it sadly.

Reply Children
No Data