To be able to open up more easily to others. Or allow myself to have deeper conversations that go beyond the superficial surface of the conversation. I know I don't do it as often as I should because I fear any long term relationship, whether friendly or romantic. What I would really like to change is to not run away where emotions become more vital to continuing a friendship over the years. This comes from my childhood because all my brothers and sisters left without knowing where they were going. Additionally, I tend not to want to participate in different groups of people. But I'm not isolated internally because I've found friendships with people within fandoms that I considered myself a part of. With people who don't follow the American mainstream, in terms of music or cinema. My current self-image affects my communication because I don't participate in an activity if it doesn't involve my family and friends. To quote Abed from Community: “When you know who you are and what you like about yourself, changing for others isn't so easy. a big deal” (Miller and Russo, 2010). It's being able to accept and be okay with who we are, but also being willing to change for others without losing what makes individuals who they are.