DAE feel like inauthentic because you don’t say you dislike something a friend does?

Like, I have an amazing friend who LOVES Shawn Mendes. And I think they believe I love his music too. But in reality I don’t really care for his music. I am NOT the type of person who’ll say “I don’t like this musical artist, but I respect your enthusiasm for him.” Bleh! No thanks. I don’t have the stomach to say that after a friend pours their heart out to me about their love for this artist.

I’d rather just be supportive. I’d rather just share in their joy. I want to be the person they can come to to nerd out. If I say I don’t care for them, they’re not going to come to me, because they’re going to be respectful towards me. But it’s not about ME feeling good, it’s about YOU feeling good! I want you to feel good! You’re my friend and I love you!

I’d rather say “I agree, they are such a talent!”