To be clear, when I describe your behaviors, I'm telling you how I feel about them. If I say you're condescending, I mean, I feel you're being condescending. I don't believe in all this political correctness, having to say everything "nicely," so I say what comes to mind at the moment, the way it does. I don't mean to hurt you, but I'm communicating what I think you're saying or how you're saying it.

But yes, I feel disrespected when you speak to me like that.

I'm sorry you felt hurt, but if you speak to me in a way that feels condescending, I will say you're being condescending. If I knew you to be lying, I'd tell you I knew you were lying; I wouldn't refrain just to spare your feelings.

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I'm sorry if you feel dumb or morally uneasy in conversing with me.

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That is insulting. I do not feel dumb or morally uneasy. I have no doubts about the beliefs I've stated here. I do not think you feel dumb or doubt your morals, so don't assume I feel that way.

Thank you for the explanation of what you meant by idealistic views. That sounds much less hurtful. I apologize for misinterpreting what you said.

You are not reprehensible and all that. I am not always likable because I speak boldly, and I also feel defensive sometimes. Sometimes I feel I'm a bad person, but when I'm not waddling in self-pity, I realize I'm a good person...too bad that isn't most of the time. But my point is, you should realize your self-worth, even when we disagree.

Just accept that I'm right about everything, and we'll get along fine!