You always hope your affections come across as flattering and maybe even sweet, but it seems more often than not it gets perceived as creepy and unwanted. It doesn't matter how pure your intentions are, it's all in how it's perceived and received...and that's out of your control.

That being said, there's a reason Proverbs beat you over the head about being wise. You shouldn't always act from your heart. That bugger is deceitful.

Its ridiculous, with as incredibly self-aware as I am, I still have giant gaps where I'm oblivious to how things are perceived, which is something I've been thoroughly taught to be aware of.
I just wish other people understood and saw and felt where I'm coming from. But they can't. They can only see through their lens, which means YOU have to see through their lenses in order to make sure you're being understood.

That's all. I wasn't really going anywhere with this. Just thinking out loud. Sorry to confuse you all.