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megaBLOB Has a new obsession. Since: Jun, 2010
Has a new obsession.
#26: Aug 9th 2012 at 6:45:36 PM

Severe social anxiety. I seriously cannot hold a conversation with nearly anyone because I'm worried I'll make a fool of myself.

Be polite. Be efficient. Have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
Aondeug Oh My from Our Dreams Since: Jun, 2009
Oh My
#27: Aug 9th 2012 at 7:06:21 PM

That is indeed why, Haldo.

If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan Chah
arrowstorm ...wait, what? from Australia Since: Jul, 2011
...wait, what?
#28: Aug 9th 2012 at 11:46:25 PM

Laziness and lack of motivation (I wouldn't go so far as to say sloth... but it's not that far off). I suppose pride as well, since I seem to assume I'm better at some things than other people for no other reason than I'm me. I swear it's not intentional though.

edited 10th Aug '12 4:59:20 AM by arrowstorm

Some things you do cos they're fun, some things you do cos there's a purpose, and some things you do just cos you wanna see if you can.
Olivetree ETERNAL from The Grave Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
ETERNAL
#29: Aug 10th 2012 at 4:41:27 AM

On reflection I have quite a few flaws. Although it seems commonplace, I'm quite lazy and have a bad time motivating myself (as I have mentioned before), I find it hard to empathise with people through words, if I can see someone being shouted at I feel as though I'm being shouted at.

I notice people who are but acquaintances in town and I feel like contacting them saying "I saw you today", which I'm sure is some grounds for "Oh my god he's on the fucking hunt."

I'm also terrible in social situations, I don't know what to say because I don't know what people are interested in me saying. Like I need to word myself properly because I find it hard to get my message across sometimes, hence why to some people it seems like I contradict myself a lot.

"You'd never do something as irrational as dying."
InverurieJones '80s TV Action Hero from North of the Wall. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
'80s TV Action Hero
#30: Aug 11th 2012 at 9:24:33 AM

A mix of my temper and my refusal to give in to fear, even when the fear is perfectly sensible.

If I can't keep a lid on the resulting 'fuck it, I'll do it and deal with the mess later' approach to rather serious situations, this will get me killed.

'All he needs is for somebody to throw handgrenades at him for the rest of his life...'
MrAHR Ahr river from ಠ_ಠ Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: A cockroach, nothing can kill it.
Ahr river
#31: Aug 11th 2012 at 6:41:00 PM

No clue. I know I have flaws. I just don't know which one I'd call "fatal."

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LoniJay from Australia Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
#32: Aug 11th 2012 at 6:46:20 PM

Well, once the flaw becomes 'fatal', you won't be around anymore tongue

If we're classifying 'fatal flaw' as 'thing that will get me killed one day', probably just carelessness. You know, like, one day I'm going to put my body somewhere dangerous (like between an elephant and a concrete wall) where I shouldn't have put it, just because it was a split-second decision and I was not paying attention.

Be not afraid...
ElRigo I'm freezing! Send help! from Baja Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Awaiting my mail-order bride
I'm freezing! Send help!
#33: Aug 11th 2012 at 7:36:48 PM

Pride, where it comes to being unable to ask for help and shouldering stuff all by myself.

Erock Proud Canadian from Toronto Since: Jul, 2009
Proud Canadian
#34: Aug 11th 2012 at 8:45:01 PM

Bad spot checks.

If you don't like a single Frank Ocean song, you have no soul.
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#35: Sep 6th 2012 at 8:26:42 AM

Ego.

Constant distraction.

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.
PeacefulApocalypse from Planet Fastoon Since: Oct, 2012
#36: Sep 6th 2012 at 8:30:17 AM

I'm overly clingy and need constantly reminding that my friends are, in fact, my friends.

ಠ_ಠ
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#37: Sep 6th 2012 at 8:34:05 AM

A severe lack of confidence. I could, say, train for something everyday for a year then when I have to do it for someone else or in practice, my confidence nuke kicks in and my mind turns to mush.

YUUGI WANTS YOU FOR DRINKING BUDDY
Inhopelessguy Since: Apr, 2011
#38: Sep 6th 2012 at 8:35:31 AM

Hmmmm.

Attachment anxiety. Although, I have no trouble making friends (I find it quite easy), it's particularly hard to stop worrying about the bond itself all the time.

And carelessness. I am particularly only just about aware of the surroundings.

edited 6th Sep '12 8:36:04 AM by Inhopelessguy

Carciofus Is that cake frosting? from Alpha Tucanae I Since: May, 2010
Is that cake frosting?
#39: Sep 6th 2012 at 9:51:21 AM

No flaw of mine has proven fatal yet, seeing as I am still alive. But there is time tongue

But as far as flaws of mine go, one that I am becoming rather aware of and that I get the impression has long affected me negatively is... well, I am not sure how to summarize it.

It is not laziness per se, more lack of discipline — I then to pretty much jump from idea to idea, from enthusiasm to enthusiasm, without putting the work necessary to achieve an objective to its fullness. This kind of behaviour has its advantages; but I think that all too often, it holds me from achieving as much as I theoretically could.

edited 6th Sep '12 9:51:36 AM by Carciofus

But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#40: Sep 6th 2012 at 11:31:07 AM

I'm gonna guess my lack of motivation,it'll stop me from ever getting a good job,that will force me to have bad sleep positions and eat crap,and one of those will do me in.

GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#41: Sep 8th 2012 at 10:50:57 PM

There is nothing t hat I can say that hasn't already been mentioned on this thread especially the above poster. [up]

edited 8th Sep '12 10:52:28 PM by GAP

"Fan, a Mega Man character."
Matues Since: Sep, 2011
eternalNoob Ded from yer mum Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
Ded
#43: Sep 9th 2012 at 2:29:25 AM

Being a teenager. Do I need to say anything else?

edited 9th Sep '12 2:29:46 AM by eternalNoob

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PurpleDalek Since: Sep, 2011
#44: Sep 9th 2012 at 3:09:13 AM

My ego. I tend to overestimate my own competence.

On the other hand, an ego is good for one's self-esteem.

Mort08 Pirate AND writer! from Oklahoma Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Pirate AND writer!
#45: Sep 9th 2012 at 9:30:52 AM

I have an inferiority complex of sorts and never hesitate to blame myself for every bad thing that happens to me.

Looking for some stories?
eternalNoob Ded from yer mum Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Longing for my OTP
Ded
#46: Oct 4th 2012 at 4:33:14 AM

Irresponsibility, politically incorrect humor, and occasional horniness.

If you wanna PM me, send it to my mrsunshinesprinkles account; this one is blorked.
drakonsenshi Since: Jul, 2012
#47: Nov 3rd 2012 at 8:22:34 AM

Laziness... I can't bring myself to finish reading Complete Chronicles of Conan because I'm lazy even if I like the short stories! I'm so tired all the time and yeah, not much energy to use.

GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Steventheman Cmdr. of His Supremacy's Armed Forces from Wales Since: Feb, 2011
Cmdr. of His Supremacy's Armed Forces
#49: Nov 3rd 2012 at 8:29:49 AM

I'm paranoid about people's motives.

I can't believe that people would do something good out of goodness.

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drakonsenshi Since: Jul, 2012
#50: Nov 3rd 2012 at 8:30:05 AM

[up][up] So you are the generic Lawful Good character of modern fantasy novels aimed at teens? :p

edited 3rd Nov '12 8:30:16 AM by drakonsenshi


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