I make up conversations in my head

I fabricate certain conversations in my head with people I would like to talk to. Usually its about something specific I feel the need to tell them, but not always. When I make up these talks, I've noticed that in my head it is a lot easier to talk about whatever it might be. There is no awkwardness, and the other person is understanding & has things to say to me too. It is kind of like a heart to heart, I guess.

However, I have never acted upon these pretend conversations, even when I want to. But recently I did, and (obviously) it didn't turn out like how it did in my mind at all. I know a big part of this is because it is nearly impossible to think of how someone else is going to act, regardless of how well you know them. But now I am wondering if it is my fault. I feel that I don't communicate as well as I would like to. It sort of feels like one of those dreams where you are trying to run & your legs won't move.

So, sorry if this is long. But tell me, does anyone else do this? Do you think its better not to pursue these conversations? Is it strange for me to feel that no one is as open with each other as they could be?

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Comments ( 16 )
  • brkb

    I like to have a debate in my head about a certain issue. Try to come up with a point, then a counter point, then counter that point, and so on. It's actually quite fun and educational.

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  • TurtleToes

    Ya definatly normal but they never go as well in real life lol

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  • I imagine helicopters

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  • dude_Jones

    I do things three times.

    1. Practice for the future.
    2. Make it happen in the present.
    3. Review the conversation that happened in the past.

    Ask yourself what needs are causing the conversation. Your subconscious may be telling you something about yourself.

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  • everyone does this i think unless they talk without thinking

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  • pandabear094

    I do it all the time! And then I freak out when the person does reply what I planned him/her to say :P

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  • baby.girl

    I do it all the time!! It works best if you think of a few things the person could respond cuz then ur ready 4 it!!!! Lol

    Anyways
    100% normal

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  • suckerforlollypops3145

    It is VERYYY normal;)

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  • woodenbelle

    i do that all the time. it's just that we want to have those nice conversations and have people understand and appreciate us.

    and yeah when I've tried to act them out they are definitely different. I think this has to do with it not originating easily like its stiff or forced in some way.

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  • meeskite

    story of my life

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  • WhiteRhino

    lol i do to.

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  • oxenstierna

    You do actually act on these conversations whether you know it or not, everyone (well almost) prepares for potential future social situations and/or just go around practicing their social skills.

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  • Caps90

    it's normal

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  • shelbyshock

    I do the same thing! I think it's normal, kind of like daydreaming. I acted on one of mine too, and no, it turned out nothing like it did in my head.

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  • I imagine myself having conversations with my soulmate :P

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  • maacri

    99.9% people do that...

    We all make conversations in head, and that could be the most annoying thing in this world. Every body thinks its normal..

    DO MEDITATION MY DEAR, ITS THE ONLY SOLUTION..

    If I sound crazy, let it be your way.. suffer..

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