I like Hyperboles

The problem with using hyperboles, especially in type, is that it isn't always clear when someone is exaggerating. Of course, the main problem stems from the base fact that i am saying something that isn't true.
I use hyperboles a lot when describing myself, "fat and lazy," "irresponsible and immature," "cheap" etc... I don't really believe that i am fat, or lazy, or irresponsible, or immature or cheap; I merely believe i'm exhibiting those particular traits when pertaining to a certain instance.

In a previous post i described a loved one as "selfish & cheap." When i wrote it i was not intending for it to sound as malicious as it inevitably did. "How could i write such a hateful thing, and not even intend to be mean, and how could i not realize how it would come across?" i asked myself. This has plagued my thoughts for quite a while.

Was it how i really felt?-No, because then i would not have been surprised that people were upset.
Was it my subconscious? No, the subconscious is never so blunt. That's why it is call "sub"conscious.

So, since the intended meaning differed from the interpretation could it just be good ol fashion semantics?

When have i used such harsh words before?- When describing myself.
When i described myself as such, how was it intended?- As a colorful exaggeration.
My good friend Justin informed me that those are called hyperboles.

lesson learned: Hyperboles when used to describe myself or inanimate objects can add color and personality to writing, and will be seen as exaggerations. When hyperboles (namely negative ones) are used to describe someone else, it will be taken as literal, and hateful, and will be very hurtful to the parties involved.

Moral of the story: Hyperboles, as with any exaggeration, are like "The Force" they can be used for both good or evil. Use wisely.