Straightforward people are easy to be around with because we know exactly what the issues are from the start. There is no need to guess or infer or translate.

We can change by noticing and growing curious about the origins of our habitual evasiveness. We can realise that no one will shout at us if we reveal our aspirations. Or if they do, we can walk away.

The root cause of confusing complexity may come from fear of how an audience might respond if our real intentions are known.