You can't fix a misunderstanding with someone who is actively looking for a weapon.

As hard as I may try sometimes.

They aren't tracking your words to connect with you, they're mining your words for vulnerability or leverage.

Their version of you is constructed from their own needs, not your reality. If there's admission you have good intentions, they lose the right to play the victim or the judge.

If you need a villain, that's okay.

I'll save my breath for people who want to hear my heart, not those who want to trap my words

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CountScrofula · 41-45, M Best Comment

One of the most vital and important lessons I have learned in my adult life is accepting when someone is out to get you and will only hurt you.

And let's be clear - people are complex and not all good or bad or whatever. Some people can be wonderful but end up behaving in a harmful way because of their context. Intentions don't matter - the question is if they are hurting you and if they're going to stop hurting you if you try to resolve the situation.

And if they are not going to stop you need to get them the fuck away from you and protect yourself, ideally with others backing you.

BlueVeins · 26-30

That kind of shit is the biggest energy suck in the world and people will straight up blame you for it.

HijabaDabbaDoo · F

@BlueVeins it's disingenuous and disheartening. Not to mention absolutely draining.

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