i mean, i respect that

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when you give someone a backhanded compliment so bad it feels like you're insulting them with a smile
I mean, I respect that you can hold a conversation without making it about yourself.
I mean, I respect that you have the patience to listen to my rants about my ex.
I mean, I respect that you can still function after eating three whole pizzas.
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when you're too lazy to be honest but still want to sound like you care
I mean, I respect that you tried to be cool at the party even though you spilled your drink on your shirt.
I mean, I respect that you showed up to work even though your dog ate your homework.
I mean, I respect that you still texted me back even though I sent you a message at 2 a. m.
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when you're trying to avoid a real argument but still want to be right
I mean, I respect that you think you're the best at this game, but I’ve won three times already.
I mean, I respect that you think your opinion matters, but I’ve been right this whole time.
I mean, I respect that you think you can outsmart me, but I’ve already figured out your plan.
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when you're pretending to be polite but are really just annoyed
I mean, I respect that you think you're being nice, but I can see through your fake smile.
I mean, I respect that you're trying to be friendly, but I know you're just tired of my nonsense.
I mean, I respect that you're not yelling at me, but I can tell you're holding it in.
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when you're trying to make something sound good but it's clearly not
I mean, I respect that you think this is a good idea, but it’s clearly the worst one.
I mean, I respect that you’re trying to make this work, but it’s not even close to working.
I mean, I respect that you’re trying to be optimistic, but I know this is going to fail.
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when you say you respect something but you’re just trying to keep the peace
I mean, I respect that you’re not screaming at me right now, but I know it’s coming.
I mean, I respect that you’re not throwing things at me yet, but I’ve seen it happen before.
I mean, I respect that you’re still talking to me, but I know it’s only a matter of time.
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