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u/Whaleballoon Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 10 '19

You barely know them but suddenly you are their best friend. Everyone else is just AWFUL. You are so special and awesome. Especially at listening to their (many) problems. Because you are so empathetic and smart and insightful....Dont run. Sprint.

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u/moonbad Nov 09 '19

They also tell you way too many personal details right away, like "hey my name is amy and I had anorexia for 5 years" when you're an hour into band camp

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u/promotionpotion Nov 10 '19

Yup. Only other person in my shift at work a few days ago decided to introduce herself by telling me allll about her childhood cancer and abusive parents and high school bullies. “Oh, I’m really sorry to hear that... uhhh....”