Kelli: what is it that you hate, exactly
me: figuring out what is appropriate and what seems too eager
me: you know
me: because society has told us that showing interest in anyone is the best way to make them not like you
Kelli: society is telling you you need to stop dating people who value irony more than earnestness
me: well, society isn’t telling me that, you are
Kelli: oh
Kelli: well then, listen to me
i felt like i was criticized for trying to appear uninterested but no—this is true ; i think i feel “validated” now
