Ok, so this blog entry was inevitable because I am really getting fed up. (Why does it seem like I only post a blog when I am mad?) This is in regards to a recurring issue, of which I know I have not seen the end of, but it annoys me nonetheless. What am I talking about?

DrAmA QuEEnS.

Yes. I have just about had enough. Why is that these girls always like to make a big deal out of nothing? Why is it that these girls get themselves into situations that could have completely been avoided in the first place? And why is it that they go to people like me to get "advice" which they aren't planning on following anyway?

It drives me nuts. It's like their problems are the only ones that exist, and everyone needs to know about them. And they LOVE the attention they draw. I can't stand this because it gives women a bad rap (guys, I'll have you know right now that not ALL women are like this - and if you find this sort of thing attractive I'll have to personally come over and knock some sense into you).

It's gotten to the point that I can spot a drama queen the minute she starts talking. Here are some indicators:

• Drama queens not only like to talk about their "problems", but they also turn around and make light of the situation. People who are stuck in serious situations (i.e., loss of a loved one, a life-threatening illness, a traumatic experience) will not poke fun at themselves or the situation. If someone can poke fun at a situation he/she is involved in, chances are it's really not that serious.
• Drama queens have never-ending problems, of which they are absolutely certain no solution can fix. And you can talk to the drama queen until you're blue in the face about how she should seek help/get herself out of the situation. But why should she? She LOVES being stuck in the situation! I mean, then her life wouldn't be a mess, and then she would have nothing to talk about. It's a downward spiral pattern - the more traumatic her life is, the more she can gripe about to people, and the more attention she gets.
• Drama queens never use common sense. Other than to trick people into believing that her situation is UNBEARABLE, she never attempts to use her noggin.

In reality, drama queens are spoiled and selfish - they take the time, help, and friendship for granted. And I know many of you seem to have a tough time distinguishing between a drama queen and someone who really needs help - you try to help everyone who complains to you about something and somehow wind up getting involved into things you don't want to be involved in. (Not to mention the fact that the drama queen likes to stab folks in the back.) I am telling you all of this because I have run into my fair share of drama queens and I don't want any of you to be taken advantage of and hurt. You don't have to been mean to these people, but use your brain and discern - don't let them drag you into the mess that they have created.