Am I Just Sensitive, or Are You Really a Jerk?

Before I go down this road, let me begin by saying I’ve never been one to tease others, but I’ve been told time and time again that I’m “an easy target.” Or I’m “such a good sport.” To be honest, the latter assessment feels a bit more complimentary than the former; but either way, I seem to find myself on the receiving end of teasing a bit more than I’d like.

Maybe it’s because I’m quite literal and take things seriously. I also really love to laugh, just not usually at someone else’s expense, which is why teasing others doesn’t come naturally for me. Instead, I’m the one who lobs the “softball” for someone else to knock out of the park. Fun, right?

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