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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

the other guy comes off as, “Phew, I was just making small talk and don’t actually care how you’re doing.”

What if the other guy is also depressed or otherwise dealing with his own shit and just looking for pleasant socialization rather than emotional baggage carrying?

Is it possible for two people to enjoy each other's company without airing all their dirty laundry on each other?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Then he could say, "I'm sorry to hear that you're not doing great. I hope things get better!"

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That wouldn't make for a pithy comic punchline