comedy

Comedy is the only acceptable way to express anger, sadness, and heartbreak. The world is a tough audience.

denial

Friend: "That's because you're a commitmentphobe."
Me: "What? No I'm not. I just want to be sure before I go all-in. And if I'm not sure, I'd rather not go in."
Friend: "Uh, that's what a commitmentphobe is."