Hey Bliss, I forgot to thank you for your response.
I'm being vague but I think it's a case of being more flexible in my communication. Assertiveness, calibration and as you say, perception.
For the record, my friend didn't say anything was wrong, seemed interested in why but I explained things, we're cool. It could have just been something I projected.
I think what I'm on about here is 'Feedback Communication'.
If anyone wants to follow up or comment, you're more than welcome.
Cheers