For me it can get more like

The worst part is that I feel like others aren’t necessarily good at the game either. It does feel like they’re often simply less aware of the complexity.

It’s anxiety inducing. I find it like this when I think too much about the conversation, and have to force myself to stop analyzing every possible scenario.

That works until I say something stupid and decide I should be overanalyzing.

It’s a weird catch 22

Often, although only with people I’m not comfortable with. If it’s one of my partners or family or close friends, then no, as we’ve all learned how to communicate effectively.

Incredibly, although a 4D chess board could be more accurate