I agree that
@TomSwitch was in the wrong here for calling you out unnecessarily, but at the same time, one would hardly fault him because of the way you worded your post, honestly. You strike me as having Asperger's like me, and if so, you share my tendency to not fully articulate myself when I'm trying to state something and as a result come across as rude. If so, I totally understand where you're coming from, and you also, like me, are mostly oblivious to the personal opinions of others, but do need to clarify once they start talking about you behind your back, because your pride won't allow one person's false narrative to turn your closest friends against you. Don't let anyone get you down, but also, please be more willing to let others know about your issues, and, like me, take responsibility for your failure to articulate yourself, even if you feel it's not your fault. Doing so makes you more aware of moments when you do fail to articulate yourself, and can be your saving grace in many ways.