‘A REAL PAIN’ - I related heavily with Jesse Eisenberg’s character. His self-preservation, shyness, emotional conservatism, and his inner-sterilization for the sake of keeping others comfortable was enough to make my head tilt downward.
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And oh god the visceral discomfort and anger when Kieran Culkin’s character disrupted those things. I wanted to throttle him. How dare you speak in such a way that hurts others feelings for the sake of your “emotional truth”?
But dammit Culkin’s performance is layered with love as its foundation. There could be self-serving aspect but love is definitely the core. And as uncomfortable he made me I wanted to accept the invitation his disruption offered.
Question for my heart to ponder: My cautious, sensitive heart is precious. How do I discern when my sensitivity is coming from love versus shallow self-preservation?
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