Consequently, intense communication fries a circuit for me. It is all too immediate, too unconsidered, too many careless words flying around. I am like one of those fainting goats; I just freeze and keel over. Because I deal with life in my head, I am not comfortable navigating assertiveness, word overload, and half-formed ideas alongside conflict resolution. I feel manhandled, confused, or unheard. On the other side, Brandon feels ignored, disrespected, or punished.
