I think it is a mistake to assume that everyone thinks as you do. I also think it is a mistake to assume that they don't and try to interpret things. I think this is why my story is giving me trouble. I am trying to strike a balance between the male character as being like me and not like me. I tend to go too much one direction. Not to say this only applies to my story. I think it applies to most everyone in my life, but I have problems being straight forward. I frequently want to ask, "Can you please just state everything you've ever said to me in simpler terms?" Of course, I do not.