[andreasgonewild]

Keep telling yourself that; first impressions are vital, you go numb from forcing yourself to conform. I too was 19 years old back in the days, I'm 40 now and I'm more certain than ever that doing my own thing is the only way forward. In-between, I spent a long time playing your game; trying to talk others out of rocking my boat.

[devotedtoneu]

I would ask you to consider the dangers of trying to fit everyone into your existing narrative and the limiting effect it can have on your mental flexibility.

[andreasgonewild]

Very good, now go write that on the blackboard until you understand who is who in that sentence.