How can I truly connect with them and be there sincerely?
😄 If your friend is an Eaggie McPlant...
They might be:
- The funniest one in the group, always smiling
- Answering serious questions with 10 jokes
- Acting like they're fine when they're low: "I'm okay~ don't worry about me!"
- Deflecting difficulties with cold jokes to avoid awkwardness
- Seeming carefree, but something inside feels off
💡 In truth, they might be someone who uses humor to cover up internal pressure — a hidden "optimism warrior" in your life.
🧠 What they might be thinking:
- "If I say it out loud, will I ruin the vibe?"
- "If I'm not smiling, will people think I've changed?"
- "It's not that I don't trust you — I just don't want to bother you."
- "I'm scared you'll respond with awkward silence if I tell the truth."
🤝 So how can I connect with them sincerely?
✅ 1. Notice when they start joking faster or more than usual — that might be a sign
Examples:
- They just got criticized, and say: "I'm not scared~ my skin's thick!"
- They're clearly exhausted, but say: "Even if I drop dead from work, I’m still the strongest!"
Instead of calling them out directly, gently say:
"That made me laugh — but honestly, I'm a little worried about you. I'd love to hear the real version of how you're doing."
✅ 2. Don't shut down the jokes — just open a little window for honesty
You can say:
"You can totally keep joking — I love that about you. But if you ever want to get real, I'm ready to listen."
💡 The point isn't to force them to be serious — it's to let them know you're there for every side of them.
✅ 3. Spend time together where they don't have to perform
Do things like:
- Go for a walk
- Cook together
- Ride in silence
- Draw or make something quietly
If they feel safe not needing to entertain you, their heart may slowly open.
If you're not afraid of silence, they won't need jokes to keep the connection alive.
✅ 4. When they finally share something real — catch it gently
Maybe one day they say:
- "Honestly, sometimes I feel kinda lost..."
- "I'm not always this happy. I just don't want to bother people..."
You don't have to overreact or fix anything. Just say:
"Hearing that really moved me — I treasure this real part of you."
✅ No judgment, no solutions — just receive their courage quietly.
✅ 5. Let them know: you'll stay, even when they're not funny
Say things like:
"It's totally fine if you're not cracking jokes today — I like you in any state."
"Are you not feeling great? It's okay if you don't want to talk. I'm still here with you."
💡 For Eaggie friends, that kind of message is the biggest source of emotional safety.
🍆 What Eaggie friends want you to know:
- "It's not that I don't have feelings — I just don't know how to say them without joking."
- "I'm the mood-maker, but sometimes I wish you'd notice that my silence doesn't mean I'm fine."
- "If you're willing to hear my truth, I'm willing to put the jokes down and be my real self."
💬 You can say to them:
- "I love your funny side — but I also want to know your quiet, honest, unfiltered self."
- "You don't have to make me happy to be lovable. Whatever you're feeling, I'm still here."