I do this by default when trying to establish relationships with people and my track record is not good.

Though believe it or not, sometimes it does not turn people away!

  • stigsbandit34z [they/them]
    hexagon
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    11 months ago

    agony-deep

    it probably doesn’t help that I pretend I am average (oh shit another defense mechanism)

    • ashinadash [she/her]
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      11 months ago

      Oh yeah, i-think-that people shouldn't have to do that, ideally! I gave it up myself, I barely mask anymore!