I'm not sure if this is a character flaw or not but I do admit to being paranoid from time to time. I looked up the true definition of the word and this is what I found out:
PARANOID: ('par-&-"noid) Relating to, characteristic of, or affected with paranoia. * Exhibiting or characterized by extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others: a paranoid suspicion that the phone might be bugged. n. One affected with paranoia. The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth
Hmmm, after reading that definition I'm now uncertain if I do have paranoid thoughts - I mean, I definitely do not have an extreme fear or distrust of others. What I would admit is the fact that I sometimes have an irrational idea from time to time. An example of this is thinking that someone is playing a joke on me when I don't actually have a basis for that thought. To be more specific, I do get jealous for some unknown reason even if my boyfriend assures me that he does love me and that he would never intentionally do something to hurt me. I guess, this feeling could be blamed at the distance that currently separates us. Don't get me wrong, I do trust my boyfriend but I'm only human and I still falter whenever I hear stories about things that they (men) could get into. I even hear first hand info about those girls who have gotten their heart broken by the men they loved. I know, it's bad to generalize guys into one category but still... Anyways, the bottom line here is I need to work on me being easily affected by the things I hear. At least I'm being honest here and that's a good thing right?