Do you understand what a self-fulfilling prophecy is? If you sulk and behave like a child, then yes, I will be sure to treat you like one. If you tantrum and make no effort to control yourself, why would anyone want to talk to you in that moment?
If however, you turn that intelligence to making pleasant conversation and react to what is happening in the moment rather than what you've imagined will happen, not only will you enjoy yourself, but we'll enjoy you, too. If both of us are seeking to help you, does it make sense to think we'd then ignore you? To what end, Eponine? If you want anyone to have faith in you, you're going to have to extend it both ways.
I know it's hard. And if we make a fool of you or treat you poorly when you're not behaving poorly, then you get to say 'I told you so.' But if we don't? What if you choose something that you think would interest you and we all have a good time? You're very good at imagining the worst. Imagine the best. See what comes of it.
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Date: 2022-08-03 05:37 am (UTC)If however, you turn that intelligence to making pleasant conversation and react to what is happening in the moment rather than what you've imagined will happen, not only will you enjoy yourself, but we'll enjoy you, too. If both of us are seeking to help you, does it make sense to think we'd then ignore you? To what end, Eponine? If you want anyone to have faith in you, you're going to have to extend it both ways.
I know it's hard. And if we make a fool of you or treat you poorly when you're not behaving poorly, then you get to say 'I told you so.' But if we don't? What if you choose something that you think would interest you and we all have a good time? You're very good at imagining the worst. Imagine the best. See what comes of it.