To be frank, I'm utterly fed up of people who are "direct" and "honest", ... in other words, rude, disrespectful, offensive, tactless, hurtful, etc. I'm tired of having to feel like it's my problem. I totally relate to your situation. I'm a sensitive person, too, and while it might feel like that's a bad thing, I think sometimes it's a good thing. We have a strong sense of what we want and don't want in how people treat us. Sure, we might be oversensitive, but it's better than being a doormat!

Sorry, I should be more specific, ... I'm actually referring to people who are those bad things but use "direct" and "honest" as an excuse, as though that makes it OK. I can be honest and direct myself, but I like to think I'm not a complete bum about it. (God, I hope)

You perhaps wouldn't look at me and think, "Gee, he's super sensitive, I best be careful what I say in-case I break his iddy-biddy heart." xD Just goes to show that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I'm actually a very gentle guy, for the most part. I hate confrontation because it equals a ton of anxiety, but it's just that I've had a lot of practice with it over the years. ¬_¬

Not gonna lie, I'm insecure as all balls.

PS,
I don't have many friends, either. xD Friendships take energy and time; I've only got so much of both to give. Plus, trust issues...