You said silence often has a story. I agree, but sometimes people are just busy or stressed with their own stuff. Like, my coworker got quiet when he had a big project, not because of a personal crisis. We should still be kind, but it's okay to ask if everything's fine. That way, we don't assume things without knowing.

Picking sides in this war feels like choosing a favorite child.

Peanut butter texture is the real struggle.

Does that actually work for you? Fresh air sounds way better.