Sometimes I wonder if I really know even the basics of human interaction.
It's not necessary to discuss only profound subjects with people. I don't have to root out a friend's deepest issues every time we talk and listen sympathetically while they pour out their dark secrets.
It's OK to spend a few minutes telling them about a bizarre thing I just read about fruit flies,* joking about how another friend answered the phone while brushing her teeth, or discussing the relative merits of letting your dog pee in the unpleasant neighbour's garden.
How did I start taking every chat so bloody seriously?
* if you deprive them of sleep, they will try to catch up the next day
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