I’m mistaken for a flirt when I’m friendly. I’m mistaken for a bitch when I’m blunt. I’m mistaken for sad when I’m alone. I’m mistaken for shy when I’m quiet. Quit assuming and get to know me.
I read this on a Facebook profile, one of my nephew’s friends, a high school girl. I think every woman has experienced feeling at least one of these, if not all of them. Write your own list along the same lines.
Here’s mine:
I’m mistaken for depressed when I’m just enjoying my own company. I’m mistaken for being too sensitive when I get angry, I’m mistaken for being wise when I’m just using common sense. I’m mistaken for being open when I’m just being friendly. Quit assuming you know me.