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I am well aware that I tend to be critical. I AM critical. This does not mean I look for faults in others or situations. I do not carp and harp. I criticize. But I have learned not to show that so much as I got older. Surely there is more room for improvement in this area, but compared to how I was before, I think I can say I am much better.
The target of criticism includes myself. When I am criticized for being overly critical, I think "shit, I did it again," and I agree: "yes, you are right, I am aware of my critical tendencies and I should be more tolerant and forgiving," and reflect on my behavior.
But then, there are occasions where I look back and examine the situation, and I feel that maybe I was not being so unreasonably critical about whatever I was criticizing, that I would not be the only person who would criticize it. Maybe the person who blamed my critical tendencies was uncritical. Maybe the person was not observant enough. Maybe the person has low expectations in general.
Where to draw a line is the problem.
After all, everyone thinks they are right, I guess.
I am so tired.