I think I’ve fallen into this trap many times before. https://twitter.com/paarsec/status/1312946698411483142

There are times where I’m 100% honest, like when I say how I can’t imagine anyone wanting to spend time with me. I can’t, as absurd as it may sound to some. While on others, I’d consider it more of a cry of desperation. Where I say one thing but actually expect the polar opposite

Apart from it being disingenuous and manipulative, a very valid point is made in what would happen if the other party didn’t respond how I’d imagined. What if they’d be like, “Well, now that you’re mentioning it. You’re absolutely right”.

How would I respond? How would I deal with it? I honestly can’t tell. I do know, though, that it’s something I’ll have improve on as I’ve noticed it on myself first hand. And I’m glad for threads like these that challenge me to reflect on and reevaluate my own behavior.

Even if it’s a tough pill to swallow at times, this is how I’ll truly grow as a person.