Why do you ask for opinions?

Why do people on this board need opinions on names from other people? I must say I often ask for opinion on other boards and on this board. But recently someone say to me that I must be insecure because I ask for other people opinions. I don’t know if it’s true. It’s true I’m bit insecure, but my style is quite eccentric and quite weird for these group of people and other people don’t like that. Would be more logical that I try to please other people by using more common names?

Well, you can say that I wouldn’t been writing this if I’m not insecure, but I’m bit hurt and confused. I don’t know why I ask opinions? Is it to see reaction I would get if I name my kid Melusina or [name_m]Percival[/name_m]? I don’t know. Maybe I should stop posting for opinions.

Beyond just names, I think it’s normal to take the opinions of other people into account. We’re social creatures. People who say that they don’t care what anyone thinks and people who do and say what they want without regard for others are generally not fun people to be around.

Of course, it is important not to be SO concerned with other people that you’re paralyzed by it and can’t make a decision on your own. I have a friend who cannot pick out a piece of clothing on her own without some kind of validation first.

I don’t think just asking about names makes you insecure at all! Especially if you have more eccentric taste. [name_m]How[/name_m] those opinions weigh into your final decision is up to you.