
OKAY. so. recently ive been running into issues with my friendships. so... i made a BYI. ANYWAYS.

- we tend to take things more seriously than most people, especially when it comes to jokes or teasing. sometimes it can be hard for you to tell when someone is joking versus being genuine, so certain comments may affect us more deeply than intended.
- sidenote: i take things very literally... almost all the time. vague wording, sarcasm, implications, or certain jokes can easily confuse us, so being straightforward / saying "slash jay" a vc helps a ton.
- i am naturally very direct and blunt with the way i speak. we usually say exactly what we mean without sugarcoating it, and because of that, we may accidentally come across as rude, harsh, or inappropriate without realizing it.
- we can be extremely forgetful, and it is never intentional. sometimes we may forget replies, conversations, plans, or small details even if they mattered to you, so please do not assume it means we do not care.
- our tone over text can sometimes sound cold, distant, or “off” even when i genuinely mean well. expressing emotion through messages is difficult for us, and our wording may not always reflect how i actually feel.
- we struggle with confrontation and opening up emotionally. because of this, i may avoid serious conversations, bottle things up, or have difficulty explaining what is wrong even when we want to.
- to add onto this. I PREFER private confrontation. however. if it HAS to be public? thats fine.
