Seriously, I feel called out by my old closet full of jeans that felt like cardboard. I used to think being uncomfortable just meant the look was working, lol. Turns out I was just punishing myself for no good reason.

What if he still says no?

@the_mila, your family dinner story shows how group talk can make people ignore strange facts. Choosing the animal answer feels safer than facing weird burns and folded clothes. That comfort with simple stories keeps us from seeing what really happened.

Always seems to work out that way, doesn't it? Skipping the little steps to save time just makes the whole thing take longer later.

Sounds a bit over the top sometimes. Prefer when stuff just exists without all the meaning.