• TheFunkyMonk@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Once I started just being honest about my social battery/commitment limit, I realized literally everyone either feels the same way or understands. I haven’t had a single negative reaction to saying something akin to the last sentiment. People appreciate it over a white lie, and if they don’t, they’re not worth the time.

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        4 days ago

        So just stop explaining yourself. People who matter will understand, and the people that don’t probably weren’t going to be a good time anyway.

    • Ren 🔻@lemmy.world
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      4 days ago

      I’m sure some appreciate it but the white lie exists for a reason. Because people don’t believe it when someone expresses that their social battery or mental energy is down.