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My first offense here was simple— in many cases, putting my impulses over the feelings of others.
It wasn't completely deliberate, but there was a negligence, and it had an effect I only recognize in hindsight. And then I was suprised when some people no longer wanted me around.
At least nasty people know why they are disliked, which provides a clearer opportunity for change.
If you care, you'll practice continually putting aside your own weaknesses, insecurities, and impulses to meet people where they are at, and to see how you can contribute to their well being in some way. Not in the way you assume they want or need, but in a way that really matters to them.