How do ESFJs avoid over-reading silence in close relationships?
When replies get slow, I start filling the gap with stories that are usually harsher than reality. I am curious how other people calm that spiral.
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How do ESFJs avoid over-reading silence in close relationships?
When replies get slow, I start filling the gap with stories that are usually harsher than reality. I am curi... Join the ESFJ conversation on MBTI Planet Forum.
I keep a list of non-personal reasons someone may be quiet. It sounds simple, but it interrupts the spiral.
Direct check-ins help me more than guessing. A short message is usually better than ten assumptions.