Out of all the people who think they know who you are, how many of them actually do?

Some people know real bits and pieces of who I am. I don't believe anyone at all really knows me. There was one person once, who got close - too close - to the entirety of me, but.... Eh. Doesn't really matter anymore.

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

I believe what you describe is quite common. We all show a face to almost everyone in our lives that hides, suppresses or "reserves" part of ourselves we dont want others to see, or judge us by..😷

LadyBronte · 61-69, F

@whowasthatmaskedman I think it's common as well, and maybe even normal. An open book is a much too dangerous way to live. As Billy Joel says - "We all have a face that we hide away forever and we take them out and show ourselves when everyone else is gone".
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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@LadyBronte Indeed, I had that song in my head while I was writing. I have different friend groups I know would never get along with each other. (Less since I retired) There are parts of me I just dont feel comfortable sharing. Having said that, now I have one of my major sharers in care, I feel like that face has to be silent..😷

LadyBronte · 61-69, F

@whowasthatmaskedman I understand the different friend groups and maybe they're not getting along. I definitley have friends that are at odds with each other, but I love them anyway, and I do know which parts and opinions to keep to myself. Luckily it doesn't bother me in that context. Even if they don't know the score, I do. So I keep things in check.