Polina A. (ILI) - On Communication

With loved ones and friends, I look for sincerity and goodwill. I don’t like it when people ignore my words or pay no attention when I address them. I "fade out," withdraw, and don't push further. However, I don’t get offended by them. They simply become indifferent to me.

<...> Mutual understanding is important to me. That is, when you understand and trust a person, you can tell them your secrets. The main thing is trust. Parents should teach a child how to communicate with and understand people because people are different, and it’s hard to understand certain actions. You can even teach them not necessarily to understand, but to accept these quirks in people to make communication easier.

<...> My friends are people who are interested in my opinion and my views, and who can listen to me. I can share something intimate if I see the person is genuinely interested and not just listening out of a sense of duty. Around them, I don't overthink what I’m saying; I know they will understand and accept me. It’s easy with such a person, and I’ll be drawn to them. It’s better when a person has an engaged tone rather than a detached one. But I don’t have any close friends like that. There is no one to whom I would tell everything about myself.