Being an "understanding person" is the worst kind of thing. I repeat, worst. You have to understand people's situations, their problems, their traumas, but when it comes to you, you will scream alone. Absolutely alone.
I grew up walking on eggshells, recognizing footsteps, tones. How to tell if someone was in a bad mood and to avoid them. I learned to study people at a young age. I'm quiet and observant for a reason. I'll read you like a book before we even speak.