How often do you "bitch" about things?

[blackkitty]

I was having a conversation with someone today and it kind of dawned on me how much this person bitches. Like a lot. I would say 50% of our conversations including bitching about something whether it be work or money or really anything. Not bitching at me or at anyone really but just general complaining. I seriously cannot remember the last time I bitched really about anything in a conversation. I rarely complain. Maybe it's because I am generally happy with my life and a happy person. Then again maybe it's because my XH tried to make me a stepford wife so I spent a lot of time playing the "miss perfect" role. Or maybe it's just because I have enough "real" problems (like my son's disability) that I don't sweat the small stuff.

So my question is when you talk to people whether it's family, friends, a SO, co-workers, whatever... what is the typical percentage of topics that include complaining or venting or whatever you want to call it?

[bullygirl979]

I don't really "bitch" that much cause i don't have a lot to complain about! I mean, I get into bitch mode every now and again but it isn't that much. Truthfully, I think people like that are annoying. If life is so fucking bad, then go fix it!

[stephbfan]

I do have some times where I feel like I complaint and nothing that comes out of my mouth is good. I catch myself doing it and stop because I find that very annoying.

[BookLover]

Only if something has really gotten to me, have I really ever bitched. Really, it was only during the divorce and the ex was pulling a bunch of stupid crap did I really bitch. Mostly it's a whine here and there, but for the most part, I'm pretty laid back.

I will admit I have been bitching today. I have pinkeye in both eyes and I freakin' hate it!

[mayflowers22]

I don't bitch a lot, I just wait for it all to pile up and then I explode.

[hobs209]

Jul 15, 2012 1:12:50 GMT -5 mayflowers22 said:

I don't bitch a lot, I just wait for it all to pile up and then I explode.

This is me too. I get everything out at once and then I'm good to go.

[margaritagirl]

My XH called me pessimistic, and it was enough of a catalyst for me to examine how I approached life. Now that I am out of that marriage, life is amazing and I rarely bitch to others. Mainly it would be about work, but I just to bitch to fellow teachers about that - they get it

[jojoandleo]

I'm kind of a gossip, which may sound like bitching sometimes. It's more light heartened and fun and I only do it with people who are also gossips, like my mom. Sometimes it is just "OMG, did you see RHoOC? Vicky went crazy!" and sometimes it is "OMG! Can you believe what a douche STBXBIL is?"

[marigoldgirl]

I do not really ever bitch. I am basically always a glass half full person. My XH was always bitching and complaining. He had a comment for everything. The food was to hot, to cold, not enough salt. The weather was to windy, not cool enough. The bacon was not thick enough. It went on, and on. Everything had a but to it. You look nice, but if you lost weight you would look better. Dinner was good, but I wish you would have bought the thick pork chops instead of the thin. It is so nice to not have that negativity around me all the time. It really brings you down.

[cemacmil]

Jul 14, 2012 21:43:19 GMT -5 stephbfan said:

I do have some times where I feel like I complaint and nothing that comes out of my mouth is good. I catch myself doing it and stop because I find that very annoying.

This - and it is usually only with reason/informational about a recent thing, I try and not repeat conversations with the same person either. I also try and stop it and then turn it neutral or positive to the other person - that way we can both have a good convo.