Having your interests mocked as a kid and general low self esteem will have you insulting the things you like even when they're generally considered very good. Because you like it, and historically when you like something it's stupid and not worth anyone's time. So you will say nonsense like "I recommend this book/game/film, but it's okay if you hate it, it sucks, I really enjoyed it but that's because I'm an idiot" and you are recommending them the Citizen fucking Kane of that particular media type. And importantly: you need to stop doing this it is killing you
When you tell me 'watch this thing! I mean it does have flaws, and you might not like this part' I am not very inclined to watch the thing. And even if I take it on point that you think I would like it I'm now primed to notice the flaws!


















