The original has always been one of my favorite comics and I love the follow-up even more:
I’ve never seen this but I love it. One day…
Took me 48 years to figure out how to like myself and not rely on others for validation. You don’t need the shield if you don’t care what other people think. Easier said than done to get to that point!
Regarding the edited version specifically, if the person isn’t willing to try to understand you, they were a shitty friend anyway. Still hurts to have to find that out, of course.
Many people get annoyed that I often give vague answers. If I over explain myself, they’ll twist my words into a new meaning. I’m confused :D
Yep! Don’t forget, asking questions for clarity doesn’t exist, questions are for attacking! Any questions you ask are because you’re trying to subtly harass the person.
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Nah, NTs ask each other clarifying questions all the time. You just have to use the right tone and not any of the 100s of wrong tones. No, I can’t explain or describe the tone, you just have to know it.
Real friends don’t make friendships based on this or that opinion… that’s an internet thing.
I actively avoid being friends with people that hold abhorrent opinions, like anything to do with overt racism, transphobia, etc.
Most people’s opinions tend to not be this extreme, however.
Anybody that’s part of a persecuted minority group should not put themselves in more danger by allowing people that don’t recognize their right to exist into their social circles.
