Hate it and love it

What’s the trait you value most about yourself?

The trait I like best about myself is also the trait the hate most about myself. I am a talker. Moving around a lot as a kid, I learned quickly no one is looking for a new friend. Therefore I ended up talking my way to a friendship.

Now as an adult, I can speak to just about anyone and make them feel welcomed and included. I like this about myself.

I also hate that I am a talker because so many times I needed to be a listener. Many times talking is a screen for my fear of being excluded-left out.

While I’m busy making people feel included and welcomed, I’m not listening to what they say.