Is it normal i am always told that i am boring?

I was a cautious child growing up, I have a good small group of friends, and I went to college on an academic and sports scholarship.
My goal has always been comfort and security, having a peaceful mind is very important to me.
I’m 29 now, finished paying off my mortgage and completed my degree.

I’ve had many people, classmates, coworkers, acquaintances, and my parents, tell me I have no “fire”. This is a bit hurtful, I feel that I’ve succeeded enough to be satisfied with myself, yet they tell me I have a “bland” personality and that my energy is low. I’ve had dates tell me I was putting them to sleep... it actually hurts my feelings quite a lot...

I’m single still, I’ve always been in shape from sports, but I started to really work on my figure in hopes of attracting a partner. I’ve always been told I’m pretty, but after a few dates they always seem to fade away from me.

I don’t understand how people can have such a negative view of me when I’m so content with myself and the tasks I’ve completed each day... but it’s starting to get to me.

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  • DIO

    Being satisfied with yourself doesn't mean you're not boring.
    You can be the fking president and still be bland and boring.
    I can't teach you what you are lacking because I have not enough details and informations about you and what you are doing but maybe try to add a bit of humor to your life and personality. Be curious. Listen to people (especially girls), they love that.

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    • Oh I actually am a girl, sorry I guess I should have clarified that. I do try to be visibly attentive! I guess I could try a bit more with that

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  • ellnell

    That's odd. I'm kind of like that. Quiet, calm person who mainly focuses on my goals and getting better at this thing we call life. I was only ever called boring as a teenager by classmates I had then, ever since the people i've met has thought i'm quite pleasent to be around and easy to talk to etc. I've also been told I have a calming effect on people though, maybe it's just a nicer way to say I put them to sleep LOL.
    You've come across some rudeass people... There's always gonna be those people. Don't let em get to you. At least you're happy, that's what's important. People should see that as cool and inspiriational if anything.

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  • Normal. Many people are looking for spark and excitement in life, so simplicity, comfort, security, and contentment (imo the foundations of a pleasant, no bs life) naturally won't do it for them.

    This is another case of different, but respectable, ways of life not mixing. I don't think there's any need for you to pay the opinions of people who think you're boring any mind, unless you're genuinely interested in exploring a different perspective.

    You've found friends who presumably appreciate you for who you are, so likely, given enough time, you'll be able to find a partner as well. This especially because you seem to be a decent person with various positive traits.

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  • Fugazi,again

    Dont listen to them just be who you are you dont have to change to suit them

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  • Iszzy123

    Ppl like dreams as in ppl that have big dreams or goals not just settling even if it at a high point. But it ur life do what makes you happy

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  • LornaMae

    It's not a bad thing and if you make yourself happy with who you are then that's that.

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  • XYXY

    If you paid off your mortgage at 29 that’s pretty impressive. You have obviously done very well with your career so far so why not take some time out and go travelling. You will find you can learn so much about the world if you go and look and that will make you a more interesting person. Also push yourself to do something exciting or exhilarating, a bungee jump or parachuting, or white water rafting or if you feel you can’t do that pick something you can do, maybe find an artist and have a nude portrait of yourself. When you do meet a man make him wait and work for it, but not to hard, then when you get him in the bedroom be adventurous, tie him up or ask him to tie you up. Or tell him you will suck him off but not until he has used his tongue to give you at least 3 orgasms. Show him your naked portrait or have it hanging in the bedroom. Life is what you make it and you can be as exciting or boring as you choose so find out the ideas and just go for it.

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  • RoseIsabella

    People tell you that you don't have any fire, but I just think that you have warm embers, because otherwise how could you have accomplished all that you have? It takes dedication, discipline and perseverance to succeed in athletics, academics and career goals!

    I think what a lot of people define as boring is in fact good, because it helps provide comfort, and security. I also think that much of what appears to be a passionate fire in a lot of people is just an all engulfing inferno which destroys everything in its path; a lot of times it's just drama drama.

    You do you, baby. So what was your major in college?

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    • Oh thank you, I guess I’m not the most expressive person when it comes to showing my interest in things.

      And it was in Biomechanical Engineering :)

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      • McBean

        Don't worry about your expressiveness. Passionate emotional people fail miserably at tedious analytical research work. This is where a cold thorough uninteresting INTJ personality will put you in the drivers seat. As a retired engineer, I'll tell you that our society needs all personality types. And, YOU have a place in the world.

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      • FromTheSouthWeirdMan

        Guys arent interested in biomechanical engineering. Just do anal and you will be the most interesting thing! Jk jk

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      • RoseIsabella

        That sounds a lot harder than my former college major Radio/Television/Film.

        I bet lots of the people who think you're boring couldn't get accepted to such a program themselves. Are you rather quiet, and more reserved? It's not uncommon for people to misjudge others who are not like themselves.

        Do not have any hobbies?

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        • I believe all majors are equally challenging, but you probably have a special eye for yours! I’m sure your media history knowledge would make me very envious haha

          I am quiet, but I think I’m friendly enough, just more of a listener :)

          I do have hobbies! I like to garden and tend to my turtle pond, I’ve taken in rescue turtles and tortoises for about 4 years now.
          And I like to restore old paintings when I’m lucky enough to get the chance to.

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          • RoseIsabella

            That sounds pretty cool, and not boring.

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  • controversy

    Do some drugs such as weed or alcohol.

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  • FromTheSouthWeirdMan

    Be exciting in the bedroom and guys will never fade away

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  • scorpio_zee

    read jokes as much as u can, try to be a funnier version of yourself cz gurl being funny is the most attractive trait (personally I easily fall for someone funny, polite, and trustworthy). So yeah... and try being adventurous in everything you do so that you can have your moment translated into interesting stories for everyone... Hope I gave you the help you need :)

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    • scorpio_zee

      moments*...sry

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