Ever been told you're too unpredictable?

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Maybe only one person is allowed to be the unpredictable one in the relationship.
I've sensed this. Especially when getting to know someone. Until there's a level of comfort it can seem like a game if you don't know the person, especially with 2 being like that. If you're self-aware, it just takes time to notice someone's stability or unpredictable limits.


All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.


What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?


Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.

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Ouch!!!
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Maybe only one person is allowed to be the unpredictable one in the relationship.
I've sensed this. Especially when getting to know someone. Until there's a level of comfort it can seem like a game if you don't know the person, especially with 2 being like that. If you're self-aware, it just takes time to notice someone's stability or unpredictable limits.


All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.


What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?


Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.



Ouch!!!


lol I spent a while trying to think of an answer but I've got nothing.

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Lol Tiz!! That's cute.. your sweet Libra sun ? 😄
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All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.





What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?





Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.





Ouch!!!





lol I spent a while trying to think of an answer but I've got nothing.





there was that article on trust that touched on predictability - not sure exactly what the @OP friend is referencing - could be general spontaneity which isn't bad but not everyone can be like that - or inability to trust based on the fact that they don't know how that person is going to react to every situation and that makes things a bit scary ...

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All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.





What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?





Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.





Ouch!!!





lol I spent a while trying to think of an answer but I've got nothing.





there was that article on trust that touched on predictability



The quoting got effed up lol! What did the article say btw?
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What is Trust?

Trust is both and emotional and logical act. Emotionally, it is where you expose your vulnerabilities to people, but believing they will not take advantage of your openness. Logically, it is where you have assessed the probabilities of gain and loss, calculating expected utility based on hard performance data, and concluded that the person in question will behave in a predictable manner. In practice, trust is a bit of both. I trust you because I have experienced your trustworthiness and because I have faith in human nature.

We feel trust. Emotions associated with trust include companionship, friendship, love, agreement, relaxation, comfort.

There are a number of different ways we can define trust. Here are the dimensions of trust and consequent definitions.

Predictability

It is a normal part of the human condition to be constantly forecasting ahead. We build internal models of the world based both on our experiences and what others tell us, and then use these to guess what will happen next. This allows us to spot and prepare for threats and also make plans to achieve our longer-term goals.

The greatest unpredictability is at 50% ; a reliable enemy can be preferable to an unpredictable friend, as at least we know where we are with them.

Definition 1: Trust means being able to predict what other people will do and what situations will occur. If we can surround ourselves with people we trust, then we can create a safe present and an even better future.

Value exchange

Most of what we do with other people is based around exchange, which is the basis for all businesses as well as simple relationships. At its simplest, it is exchange of goods. I will swap you two sheep for one cow. It is easy to calculate the value in such material bargaining. Things get more complex when less tangible forces come into play. A parent exchanges attention for love. A company exchanges not only pay but good working conditions for the intellectual and manual efforts of its workforce.

Value exchange works because we each value things differently. If I have a whole flock of sheep but no milk, then I can do business with a person who has a herd of cows but no clothes. This principle of reciprocity is what binds societies together.

Trust in value exchange occurs when we do not know fully whether what we are receiving is what we expect. When we buy a car, don’t want to be sold a ringer which the seller knows is faulty. When I get advice in business, I want it to be based on facts, not wild opinions.

Definition 2: Trust means making an exchange with someone when you do not have full knowledge about them, their intent and the things they are offering to you.

Delayed reciprocity

Exchange is not just about an immediate swapping of cows and sheep or hugs and kisses. What makes companies and societies really work is that something is given now, but the return is paid back some time in the future. The advantage of this is that we can create a more flexible environment, where you can get what you need when you need it, rather than having to save up for it.

Trust now becomes particularly important, because otherwise we are giving something for nothing. The delay we have placed in the reciprocal arrangement adds a high level of uncertainty which we need to mitigate through trust.

What is often called the ‘golden rule’ is a simple formula for creating trust. ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ It sets up the dynamic for my giving you something now with the hope of getting back some unspecified thing in the indeterminate future.

Definition 3: Trust means giving something now with an expectation that it will be repaid, possibly in some unspecified way at some unspecified time in the future.

Exposed vulnerabilities

When we trust other people, we may not only be giving them something in hope of getting something else back in the future, we may also be exposing ourselves in a way that they can take advantage of our vulnerabilities. If I buy a car from you and I do not know a good price, you can lie to me so you get a better bargain. If I tell you in confidence about the problems I am having with work, you could use this to further your own career at my expense.

Although the threat of retribution or projected feelings of guilt can counteract your temptation to abuse my exposed vulnerabilities, if you succumb I still get hurt and may still end up with the shorter stick. For our transaction to complete successfully, I must be able to trust that such agonies will not come to pass.

Definition 4: Trust means enabling other people to take advantage of your vulnerabilities—but expecting that they will not do this.

@Teena - forgot to quote you
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What is Trust?

Trust is both and emotional and logical act. Emotionally, it is where you expose your vulnerabilities to people, but believing they will not take advantage of your openness. Logically, it is where you have assessed the probabilities of gain and loss, calculating expected utility based on hard performance data, and concluded that the person in question will behave in a predictable manner. In practice, trust is a bit of both. I trust you because I have experienced your trustworthiness and because I have faith in human nature.

We feel trust. Emotions associated with trust include companionship, friendship, love, agreement, relaxation, comfort.

There are a number of different ways we can define trust. Here are the dimensions of trust and consequent definitions.

Predictability

It is a normal part of the human condition to be constantly forecasting ahead. We build internal models of the world based both on our experiences and what others tell us, and then use these to guess what will happen next. This allows us to spot and prepare for threats and also make plans to achieve our longer-term goals.

The greatest unpredictability is at 50% ; a reliable enemy can be preferable to an unpredictable friend, as at least we know where we are with them.

Definition 1: Trust means being able to predict what other people will do and what situations will occur. If we can surround ourselves with people we trust, then we can create a safe present and an even better future.

Value exchange

Most of what we do with other people is based around exchange, which is the basis for all businesses as well as simple relationships. At its simplest, it is exchange of goods. I will swap you two sheep for one cow. It is easy to calculate the value in such material bargaining. Things get more complex when less tangible forces come into play. A parent exchanges attention for love. A company exchanges not only pay but good working conditions for the intellectual and manual efforts of its workforce.

Value exchange works because we each value things differently. If I have a whole flock of sheep but no milk, then I can do business with a person who has a herd of cows but no clothes. This principle of reciprocity is what binds societies together.

Trust in value exchange occurs when we do not know fully whether what we are receiving is what we expect. When we buy a car, don’t want to be sold a ringer which the seller knows is faulty. When I get advice in business, I want it to be based on facts, not wild opinions.

Definition 2: Trust means making an exchange with someone when you do not have full knowledge about them, their intent and the things they are offering to you.

Delayed reciprocity

Exchange is not just about an immediate swapping of cows and sheep or hugs and kisses. What makes companies and societies really work is that something is given now, but the return is paid back some time in the future. The advantage of this is that we can create a more flexible environment, where you can get what you need when you need it, rather than having to save up for it.

Trust now becomes particularly important, because otherwise we are giving something for nothing. The delay we have placed in the reciprocal arrangement adds a high level of uncertainty which we need to mitigate through trust.

What is often called the ‘golden rule’ is a simple formula for creating trust. ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ It sets up the dynamic for my giving you something now with the hope of getting back some unspecified thing in the indeterminate future.

Definition 3: Trust means giving something now with an expectation that it will be repaid, possibly in some unspecified way at some unspecified time in the future.

Exposed vulnerabilities

When we trust other people, we may not only be giving them something in hope of getting something else back in the future, we may also be exposing ourselves in a way that they can take advantage of our vulnerabilities. If I buy a car from you and I do not know a good price, you can lie to me so you get a better bargain. If I tell you in confidence about the problems I am having with work, you could use this to further your own career at my expense.

Although the threat of retribution or projected feelings of guilt can counteract your temptation to abuse my exposed vulnerabilities, if you succumb I still get hurt and may still end up with the shorter stick. For our transaction to complete successfully, I must be able to trust that such agonies will not come to pass.

Definition 4: Trust means enabling other people to take advantage of your vulnerabilities—but expecting that they will not do this.

@Teena - forgot to quote you
I still didn't get any tag notification lol!

So yeah...the first part of the article is pretty understandable. I think that can directly relate to trust. But one being unpredictable doesn't imply they're also unreliable or untrustworthy. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to keep so many people in my life.Also, as I said, I don't think it necessarily is something one can control. Like I'm not intentionally unpredictable. Maybe I'd hate if someone is unpredictable just like Tiz. But I never came across someone who I thought were unpredictable.Or.. I don't expect anything n that helps maybe.
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No, but I've never been called predictable either. I think that might be because I'm reliable generally speaking, but often surprising with things that I say and do. That means I can be trusted but I'm not boring. 🙂


It's very rewarding sharing time with you.
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It's rewarding sharing time with you too. 🙂

And as I read your reply, "timepieces" came into my mind, reminding me that one day, when you have the time, I'd enjoy discussing watches with you.

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No, but I've never been called predictable either. I think that might be because I'm reliable generally speaking, but often surprising with things that I say and do. That means I can be trusted but I'm not boring. 🙂


It's very rewarding sharing time with you.
It's rewarding sharing time with you too. 🙂

And as I read your reply, "timepieces" came into my mind, reminding me that one day, when you have the time, I'd enjoy discussing watches with you.


Do you have a favourite timepiece or favourite name?

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I don't, yet, except that I often have been drawn to pocket watches.
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No, but I've never been called predictable either. I think that might be because I'm reliable generally speaking, but often surprising with things that I say and do. That means I can be trusted but I'm not boring. 🙂


It's very rewarding sharing time with you.
It's rewarding sharing time with you too. 🙂

And as I read your reply, "timepieces" came into my mind, reminding me that one day, when you have the time, I'd enjoy discussing watches with you.


Do you have a favourite timepiece or favourite name?


I don't, yet, except that I often have been drawn to pocket watches.




Then I may have just the thing 🙂

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Oh cool! 🙂

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Maybe only one person is allowed to be the unpredictable one in the relationship.
I've sensed this. Especially when getting to know someone. Until there's a level of comfort it can seem like a game if you don't know the person, especially with 2 being like that. If you're self-aware, it just takes time to notice someone's stability or unpredictable limits.


All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.


What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?


Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.

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You can sense that woman unpredictable?

So you won't give her a chance?
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Maybe only one person is allowed to be the unpredictable one in the relationship.
I've sensed this. Especially when getting to know someone. Until there's a level of comfort it can seem like a game if you don't know the person, especially with 2 being like that. If you're self-aware, it just takes time to notice someone's stability or unpredictable limits.


All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.


What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?


Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.


You can sense that woman unpredictable?

So you won't give her a chance?
My logic is just that I hang around a romance I enjoy, and avoid what I don't enjoy.

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So unpredictable is always negative?
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I think I'm extremely predictable, but other people seem to disagree. I think it takes a while to see the method in my madness, but there IS a method.
I said me too! Is us Gems?

I just don't see jumping out of the closet

scaring him into a heart attach as a good thing

Lol


I sense that you are jealous. If I wanted advice, I would have asked. 😉
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You misread me 100% ...
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Maybe only one person is allowed to be the unpredictable one in the relationship.
I've sensed this. Especially when getting to know someone. Until there's a level of comfort it can seem like a game if you don't know the person, especially with 2 being like that. If you're self-aware, it just takes time to notice someone's stability or unpredictable limits.


All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.

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that's so true. i'd jump ship as soon as i realized the guy was not as stable and predicable as a rock. most didn't realize that i was not predictable until it was too late. most never realized that i needed an anchor. they thought i look like one myself. scorp is a real anchor lol
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Maybe only one person is allowed to be the unpredictable one in the relationship.
I've sensed this. Especially when getting to know someone. Until there's a level of comfort it can seem like a game if you don't know the person, especially with 2 being like that. If you're self-aware, it just takes time to notice someone's stability or unpredictable limits.


All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.


What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?


Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.

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Well what the hell. Two unpredicable people can create and accomplish amazing acts of art.
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Maybe only one person is allowed to be the unpredictable one in the relationship.
I've sensed this. Especially when getting to know someone. Until there's a level of comfort it can seem like a game if you don't know the person, especially with 2 being like that. If you're self-aware, it just takes time to notice someone's stability or unpredictable limits.


All I can think of is: nearly every woman I've been in a relationship has called me unpredictable. But if I saw them as unpredictable, that wouldn't sit well with me. So, hell, we all have double standards and that might just be one of mine.


What are some things that are unpredictable for you in a woman?


Hard to say anything concrete as I'd probably just avoid it if I sensed it in a woman.


You can sense that woman unpredictable?

So you won't give her a chance?
My logic is just that I hang around a romance I enjoy, and avoid what I don't enjoy.


So unpredictable is always negative?
I don't enjoy it.

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Could depend on the unpredictable nature cause there are a plethora of scenarios that would be ideal, IME