I hate how desperate for friends and connection I am that I get over exuberant in new friendships and terrify people.
Because I am over exuberant as a person, and I guess people need time to discover that?
I don't know. Almost 52 and still that kid who's like, "WANNA PLAY WITH STAR WARS PEOPLE?!"
@Shelter I don't think I've ever adjusted to how commonly people say they "love" something. A casual, "Oh, I love that movie!" is maybe more like, "It's a good movie. Not a favorite, but worth watching again," from me.
So I hear, "I love..." and I go full "YES! We have a common interest! I can info dump for HOURS!" I've been scaring potential friends off that way for 45 years.
@weirdfizz
Yes I even had to explain to my kid, who is ALSO exuberant about their stuff, that when I say I enjoyed something instead of gushing it means exactly what I said.
No, don't ask me why I am not gushing.
I enjoyed it! Let it be!