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Although trying to be empathetic to another person’s feelings is a loving act, assuming you really know what they are experiencing is somewhat invasive and disrespectful.

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I’ll tell you many things, but what I won’t tell you is what’s going through my mind when my racing thoughts keep me up at night, or how certain words are enough to send my stomach doing backflips.

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That’s what you want to achieve — that humorous and effortless first impression. But does it ever work? No.

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I am a narcissist. I have always expected special treatment, and been hurt or offended when I didn’t receive it.