musing, online vs offline lives
Does anyone else experience a marked disparity between their social presentation and experiences in the online world in comparison to their day-to-day lives in offline meatspace? How do you address it and find balance?
Over the past half-year-plus, I seem to have developed a markedly different self from the one I maintain day-to-day for in-person interactions. While realizing that this is not uncommon in general, I am genuinely curious as to others' experiences.
musing, online vs offline lives
I think I can relate to all of those bullets--save for not having emitted a quality hot take in either space.
I'm so much more huggy here, though. It's odd.
musing, online vs offline lives
Loud noises are an interesting phenomenon with me. Since childhood I've had negative responses to rough, loud noises. Even now, sudden unexpected sounds trigger the sympathetic response in the ANS.
However, I love listening to "music" consisting of rough/abrasive rhythmic percussion--when it's *predictable*.
I would begrudgingly accept that I may be liked IRL, but it's odd thinking so. Like "Wow, I'm so sorry; you have bad taste in people."
