conversation is being vulnerable and cryptic at the same time, with any relationship. and it’s exhausting.

i’ve realized that you can overshare or under share. you try to learn from your past embarrassment and try to shut up more often, and that comes off as weird. then you try to be more outgoing and talkative, and you don’t realize you’re saying or doing too much until it’s too late.

what is the middle ground for a healthy conversation? what makes people want to continue the conversation with you? you’re listening, but it’s your responses or the lack their of that suck. how can i actively work on this???

PS, i was wayyy better socializing when i worked in office. i’ve been working at home for two years now, lack or practice is really starting to show. so thank you in advance.