before we interact 
001: i talk about my interests / hyperfixations A LOT
i frequently talk about my interests around the friends and people i trust. my hyperfixations bring me a lot of joy, and i have recently opened up enough to talk about them around others !! i do not mind hearing about the different interests of others as well !! i also love meeting people with shared interests ^_^ (pls be my friend if you love deathnote or TPN as well !!)
002: im not the best at talking with people
ive had troubles with talking to people like basically my whole life ... i am a pretty introverted person irl and with my short social battery combined with awkwardness, i find myself to be anxious around other people !! also, i often tend to reply slower to texts, not because im trying to ghost you or anything, but usually because i dont find myself having anything really interesting to say (i also kind of fear long conversations that follow in general im sorry)unfortunately i am not the best person to come to when you want validation, as i am not the best at expressing them !! however, this doesn't mean i do not feel happy for you, i typically tend to show that i care through sharing interests, or making gifts
i tend to struggle when it comes to social cues, and empathy !! sometimes, i noticed that when i speak naturally, i tend to be blunt. i promise i am not saying something mean on purpose like 80% of the time, please dont hesitate to tell me if i have hurt you, and i will try my best to accommodate your needs and respect you !! all i ask is patience and kindess, as i am trying my best ^_^
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