I have a very pleasant face when I'm stressed
I've learned to unmask after automatically masking during every social interaction. Now I have a low energy mask where I don't smile or move my face much. It's been helping my energy levels greatly.
Recently I had a really stressful social encounter and I caught myself in a mirror during it. I looked so nice and sweet. So inviting. I completely forgot how much I smiled sweetly whenever I was put on the spot. I used to think my smile looked unhinged in those moments because I felt crazed but apparently not.
Now I think I actually understand why I do so well in times like this and why my dating life is going so poorly. I'm calm during dates so I don't smile. It's all clicking.
Does anyone else smile when stressed?
Posted Jun 12, 2026, 12:57 PM UTC