What do people really know about you?

One cannot build a real, trusting relationship (love or friendship) with anyone without allowing each other a deeper understanding of their private selves.

Sharing daily activities is not really sharing. It is just like reading the news. It’s nice to know, sure. But it doesn’t really tell you much about the other person.

Real sharing is being open to letting people know what makes you tick, what annoys you, what makes you cry, what you’re really afraid of, etc.

Real sharing is being open without the fear of being judged. But are we always brave enough to do that?

How much are we really willing to share?

How quickly do we want to start disclosing our thoughts and feelings?

How do we know when we should…or that we can?

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SW-User

I believe it should flow naturally. Your instincts should guide you. There is no timeline per se, because how we connect with people varies.
It's also not as though you open up in one go. It happens gradually.

Magenta · F

@SW-User Indeed!

CookieCrumbs · F

@SW-User
As you discover more about the other, you instinctively know how much you can safely share with them.

SW-User

@CookieCrumbs absolutely. I feel that when I follow my instincts I do better with it.