You can take the question pretty much any way you want to, but what I’m trying to get at when I say weakness is something that can really destroy you emotionally, and bring you down to your lowest level.
For me, my greatest weakness is failing to live up to my own expectations and to the expectations of others whom I respect. When I feel I have failed as a friend, or an employee, or a boyfriend, etc, that just really affects me. I remember growing up as a kid if I would get a low score on a test or project I would burst into tears and feel so ashamed of myself. I’ve gotten better over the years and built up self-confidence, and a bit thicker skin, but for people who I really respect or care for, if I let them down, it’s my biggest weakness. I think manipulative people could take advantage of this in me, and probably have in the past at least on a subconscious level, to get what they want.
I would assume this probably isn’t a very unique answer and it could apply to pretty much anyone, but what do I know?
Sometimes, I feel like I’m afraid of success. It’s probably somewhat similar to your experience of not living up to your expectations. There’s been many times in my life where I knew what the right thing to do was in order to achieve my goals, but I just didn’t do it.
Being too strident. If I think a person can be convinced of reasonable thing A, then I believe if I can just explain it to them so, they’ll understand and see the proverbial light. What then happens is I commence to beating a dead horse.
Fortunately, I’m working on trying to fix this. Maybe when I’m 90, I’ll have it somewhat under control.
Currently, my max curl with my right arm is about 5lbs less than my left, despite it being my dominant arm. I’m working on it though.
What everyone else would say, as it’s come up, is that I’m unforgiving. I’m not a grudge-holder, I don’t sit around obsessing over every slight or betrayal. I don’t growl and snarl and snark at the person the rest of our lives, or even mention my issue with them. I get that people are flawed, have moments of weakness and lapses in judgement. However, I strongly feel that when you have your next one, it should be waaaay over there, away from me. Oh, you’re going to do better? Your remaining friends will certainly appreciate that, sorry I’ll be missing out on the new, improved you.
Life is full of second chances - with other people, that you haven’t screwed over.
Among my myriad character flaws, the worst is probably my lack of follow-through and laziness. I’m a great starter, I’m full of ideas and enthusiasm. For a short time.