You worded this completely correct. This exactly describes a lot of my social behaviours for years pre-covid. It is absolutely amazing to go into a conversatio

You worded this completely correct. This exactly describes a lot of my social behaviours for years pre-covid. It is absolutely amazing to go into a conversation as the person you want to be and gain what you want from it. In the best case scenario, you are able to realize new aspects about yourself. In the worst case scenario, you are able to express your thoughts with no repercussions, ala Fight Club's "single-serving friends".