Yes. The same use of personal labels, “I’m an introvert,” etc to shield myself from making the effort to go a layer deeper and care about people, put my attention on them in a way that creates connection.
It feels so natural too. Meaning nothing or nobody in society seems to call us out on it, we're not taught, and it's not easy either (if you have no support)
You almost exactly wrote the experience of the last few years of my life.
Curious what you mean. Like you've experienced the same 'before/after'?
Yes. The same use of personal labels, “I’m an introvert,” etc to shield myself from making the effort to go a layer deeper and care about people, put my attention on them in a way that creates connection.
It feels so natural too. Meaning nothing or nobody in society seems to call us out on it, we're not taught, and it's not easy either (if you have no support)
That is so true Rik. This is an underserved issue/niche that you’re a perfect person to address.