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Not the Elon Musk typa space

Last semester, I roomed with three boys and was awarded the one with the most “big dick energy.” They’re all soft-spoken and careful with social relations, while I’m more on the (non) subtly-not-giving-a-f*ck side. We get along well, except on some occasions that made me question if my directness is edging on the asshole side, or when getting frustrated at the indirectness of those around me. I call this a “space” issue - how much space we need, take, and leave open for others in a social setting. I visualize this as a patch of land I share with others. Each person is a balloon that…

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