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>TQ
I originally wrote up a whole paragraph dissecting this guy’s depression and linked it to experiencing imposter syndrome, but I realized it was probably more me projecting myself onto him because we have a bit in common already. My career is pretty in line with his interests; honestly I could see us working well together on technical projects, and once there’s a mutual respect and trust I could see us being good enough friends outside of “work”, though it might take time to develop and evolve with him. I deal with depression myself, so maybe we could relate and learn to lean on each other. I think he’d appreciate having someone to talk to (maybe even battle!) and open up to that isn’t a fiery, overly pushy optimist. Birds of a feather type thing.
As far as dates… I don’t think he’s into those in the traditional sense, or maybe I’m projecting more. Not that they’re totally off the table, I think he’d feel more seen with something that’s on his unique level. One of my weird hobbies is drinking in my garage at night and just taking apart/fixing various appliances or repairing old arcades/pinballs and playing around with those. I think he’d actually be down to join and really enjoy himself. And when it gets too hot in the garage, we wander outside and take a break to cool off in the costal breeze, savor some suds, look up at the stars, and talk heart to heart for a bit before grabbing another drink out of the beer fridge and diving back in.
