Endless POFibilities -- June 2000

POF Point of View – Quiz
by Jackie Curtis

Welcome to our newest column, POF Point-of-View. This column will feature opinions and anecdotes from POFers. If you'd like to write an article for the column all you have to do is put your thoughts and
opinions to paper, and send it to jmcurtis99@aol.com. We hope you enjoy this latest feature!

QUIZ
Through a POFers eyes, things in the world can look incredibly unique. I'm sure many of you can relate

What would you do if . . .

1. Your best friend is freaking out because her period is a day late.
   A. You smirk, because you never have to go through THAT feeling again.
   B. You're jealous, because you only WISH you could have that feeling again.
   C. You're sad and angry, how DARE she bring such a problem to YOU.
   
2. Your sister is on the phone complaining about how uncomfortable she is. She's due in 6 weeks. With twins.
   A. You tell her to quit her whining and moaning, at least SHE can have children.
   B. You sympathize with her fighting back the tears and suggest a water bottle…she IS your sister after all.
   C. You remind her how happy she will be when they're born, and how happy you'll be to be an aunt and their godmother!
   
3. You're out to dinner with a group of couples. One of the guys starts ranting about there being too many children in this world and how they've decided to never have any.
   A. You burst out crying and run to the bathroom
   B. You intellectually discuss with the guy about what a precious gift children are.
   C. You calmly inform him that it's nice they have a choice, yours was taken away.
   
4. Two women at work are pregnant. Lunch talk is always about pregnancy, doctor's appts, and what their plans are for the birth. They don't know you have POF.
   A. You join in their conversation, asking them questions about how things are going, decisions about names, etc.
   B. You pretend you're not POF and go on about how you can't wait til you get pregnant yourself. How long did it take them?
   C. You disclose to them that you're POF and you'd appreciate it if they'd be more sensitive to you and talk about something else!

Scoring:
1. A – 3, B – 1, C – 2
2. A –1, B – 2, C – 3
3. A – 2, B – 3, C – 1
4. A – 3, B – 2, C – 1

Results:

11-12 Points (Angelic)
Congratulations! You always take the high road in these kinds of situations. But are you sharing your emotional side with someone? Be sure that you're not covering everything up inside.

7-10 Points (Emotional See-Saw)
Sometimes your emotions get the best of you – sometimes that's good because you're not bottling it up – and sometimes it's bad when it is used to get attention and pity. Use it wisely (if you can!)

4-6 Points (Bittersweet)
Tsk Tsk. Your anger and bitterness can sometimes injure others. But no one can accuse you of not being honest and telling it like it is. Use some of that honesty with yourself and see yourself as others see
you.

Sound familiar? I know I've been in some of these situations…and sometimes I've taken the high road, sometimes the bitter one, and others the emotional one. And sometimes that just depends on the day.
What about you?