Is it normal that i look off into space when thinking?

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I was out with my boyfriend. I had just finished a very long drive (6 hours). I was pretty tired, but had not seen my boyfriend for days and was glad to go out with him. Before we went I had a lot of thoughts in my head. Not sure how to articulate them though. Then, we were eating yogurt and I was talking about something. Then I sort of looked off into space. I was looking at the restaurant across the street. I guess someone (a guy) past by and it interrupted my vision. I was still thinking but turned around to look behind me at the ground. My boyfriend stares at me when I talk sometimes and it makes me uncomfortable. Anyway, when I turned back around he accused me of having a "wandering eye." I was just thinking. Nothing more. I was just staring off into space. I was not looking at this person and could not convince my boyfriend otherwise. He called me a lier. (He did this once before - ie. accuse me of cheating when I didn't). Is it normal to stare off into space and not even see what is in front of you while thinking? I do it all the time. I feel like I have to defend myself for being myself. Any advice welcome.

TIA (Thanks in Advance)

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  • maya617
    12 years ago

    I stare in to space or stare at the floor too when i'm thinking or tired. It's normal. Maybe some do it more than others......

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  • opal-leaves
    12 years ago

    Yes it's perfectly normal! WHY not? I am a deep ponderer & I think about everything! Just let him know that you like to think a lot. Tell him how you feel & if he doesn't accept it then doesn't trust you or your word & it's not fair! Just tell him I really hope it works out! Sorry about that tough drive. That must've been horrible.

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  • graydarkness
    12 years ago

    Yeah. It used to be so bad for me that no one could break me from my trance. I'd stare off and not hear the people standing next to me, calling my name. That happened when I was a teenage, but it doesn't really happen anymore.

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  • mat311
    12 years ago

    Thanks, guys (Ldizzy1234 & dawterofabitch). We are having a big pow-wow Saturday, and I am prepared with notes and everything. I really love him so much. I hope he understands...

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  • dawterofabitch
    12 years ago

    I do the same thing but mostly when I'm eating or thinking

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  • Ldizzy1234
    12 years ago

    Everyone loses themselves in thought sometimes. I tend to look out into space sometimes as well. You're just in deep thought, and you probably were just tired. It's normal. No biggie.

    Just try to explain to your boyfriend the truth. If he still doesn't believe you, then he's got the problem, not you.

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