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[gemfyre]

I often doubt people's motives and expect the worst.  I don't seem to trust anyone and always keep my guard up.

Some people say that's paranoid and pessimistic of me but...

More than once I've been proven right.

Comments

[kungfupony.livejournal.com]

well this way you'll be pleasantly surprised if something turns out unexpectedly instead of bitterly dissappointed.

there are only so many times a person can get burned before becoming jaded...

[jet-ski.livejournal.com]

i, on the other hand, am so self-absorbed that i believe everyones' motives are the same - they want me or want to be me ;Þ

[bleedingwillow.livejournal.com]

"I expect nothing. I am seldom disappointed."

!

[shirazz.livejournal.com]

I guess it's one of those defence mechanisms....