A quick wit is something of an art form. Sarcasm is also a double edged sword. It lets you share your humor but also can cause people to think you’re not sweet. It can also lead people to believe that underneath layers of sarcasm is nothing more than a cold, black heart. The ultimate struggle is for a girl who could cut glass with her sharp, dry humor but has a surprisingly soft heart.
Finding a balance between your hard exterior and a sometimes embarrassingly soft interior is a tough line to walk. Here are 4 things you know to be true if you’re a sarcastic girl with a big heart.
1. Your character is often preceded by your words.
Before people get to know you, they often focus on your witty comments or sly remarks. This can put a damper on fast-friendships because some people won’t take the time to get past what you say.
2. You’ve heard “Wow, I didn’t know you could be so sweet” a lot.
People often find it confusing that you’re capable of letting a softer, less abrasive side show. No, I don’t have a shell where my heart should be. I just prefer to be low key about it sometimes.
3. Sarcasm is a great way to prevent people from taking advantage of you.
Your big heart and loving (sometimes hidden) personality has gotten you into predicaments before. There are people out there who can, and will, take advantage of your giving spirit if you let them. People probably won’t ask ridiculous favors from someone who is known to give a good tongue-lashing laced with sarcasm - at least not more than once.
4. Your level of quick wit will never really match your level of kindness.
No, you don’t hug strangers and you don't have sunshine spewing out of you all the time. However, once you let people into your heart they are there to stay. Not everyone gets to see it, because honestly most people are caught off guard or intimidated by a sharp wit, but there is a warm side to your sarcasm. The people who are close to you know that once they peel back all the layers, they’ll reach the person who will love them fiercely and without failing.
Here’s to you – all the girls with a biting sense of humor but a big heart. Keep cracking jokes and loving others well.
