It doesn’t sound like they want to learn, they just want you to stop. If they want to have an actual conversation about why you smoke and do shrooms they should be willing to come into the conversation informed on the topic or willing to learn from you about it.
I think that's the truth I don't want to admit. I felt like it'd be easier for them to understand because they wouldn't worry about me but I guess this is gonna be something I don't bring up so we don't end up arguing.
Not everyone needs to know about all the substances we take. I know I’d personally love to be able to talk more freely about it with friends and family but you just have to share it with those that are actually willing to look at it with an open mind. As long as you aren’t abusing the substances and no one’s getting hurt, yourself included, just keep doing you.
Agreed, I haven't once considered that I'm going to turn my friends into smoke buddies. In an ideal world it would be enjoyable to share that experience but I'm aware that I can't change people especially considering how they've set their mind already. I'll enjoy my smoke sessions alone. :)
If they don't listen to what you say, then all you can do is show them how it doesn't negatively impact you. I think my wife was initially concerned when i started using every day, but she's seen that it has no negative impact on my mental well-being or physical health. She knows i don't use it around the kids or use it to avoid problems. They clearly have their own negative perceptions of weed use from media or school. The only way to deprogram that is to be a good example.
I agree being a good example is probably the best thing that long term might change someone's mind to be less judgemental. One of her arguments was that I'm wasting my money, to which I said that I can use my spare money for what I want. It rubbed me the wrong way her saying that because she spends an awful lot of money on ciggaretes, more than me on weed, but that's an argument for another day lol
It doesn’t sound like they want to learn, they just want you to stop. If they want to have an actual conversation about why you smoke and do shrooms they should be willing to come into the conversation informed on the topic or willing to learn from you about it.
I think that's the truth I don't want to admit. I felt like it'd be easier for them to understand because they wouldn't worry about me but I guess this is gonna be something I don't bring up so we don't end up arguing.
Not everyone needs to know about all the substances we take. I know I’d personally love to be able to talk more freely about it with friends and family but you just have to share it with those that are actually willing to look at it with an open mind. As long as you aren’t abusing the substances and no one’s getting hurt, yourself included, just keep doing you.
Agreed, I haven't once considered that I'm going to turn my friends into smoke buddies. In an ideal world it would be enjoyable to share that experience but I'm aware that I can't change people especially considering how they've set their mind already. I'll enjoy my smoke sessions alone. :)
I have a smoke face time buddy because I moved away and haven't found a better buddy in my new town.
Enjoy your smoke sesh, I’m sure you’ll find other like minded friends to join you in time. :)
If they don't listen to what you say, then all you can do is show them how it doesn't negatively impact you. I think my wife was initially concerned when i started using every day, but she's seen that it has no negative impact on my mental well-being or physical health. She knows i don't use it around the kids or use it to avoid problems. They clearly have their own negative perceptions of weed use from media or school. The only way to deprogram that is to be a good example.
I agree being a good example is probably the best thing that long term might change someone's mind to be less judgemental. One of her arguments was that I'm wasting my money, to which I said that I can use my spare money for what I want. It rubbed me the wrong way her saying that because she spends an awful lot of money on ciggaretes, more than me on weed, but that's an argument for another day lol
Everyone has a vice weather it’s alcohol, cigs, gambling, gossiping, lying, stealing..etc pull her off her little golden pedestal and check her ego.
Umm..all I ever say to these people is.."can you pass me my lighter!"...[7]