2220이태림

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Do you make more effort to understand a person’s feelings when you become close to them, or less?

If I were in the other person’s position, I would probably have acted more carefully than I actually did.

My bad habit is that I become less considerate toward people I am close to. At first, I try to be polite and careful, but once I feel that we are close enough, my attitude becomes more casual. I often fall into the idea of assuming that my friends will understand or accept my behavior. The problem of this way of thinking is that it leads me to take others for granted.

The biggest issue appears in my jokes. I sometimes cross the line, thinking it is harmless fun. However, if I were in the same situation, I would definitely feel uncomfortable. This helped me realize the idea of reducing consideration just because we are close is wrong.

To fix this habit, I believe I need to reflect on my relationships. The level of closeness can be different for each person, so I should not act based only on my own standards. If the other person were feeling uncomfortable, I should have noticed it and tried to change my behavior.

Also, I want to develop the habit of thinking before I speak or joke. If I imagined how I would feel in the same situation, I could act more thoughtfully. I believe the effort of building a more considerate attitude will make my relationships healthier.

In conclusion, being close to someone should not reduce my level of respect. Instead, it should remind me of the importance of care and understanding. I will try to value my relationships and improve this habit step by step.