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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NewBeginnings7790 · 41-45, F

I wish I knew more on when it’s the right time and or how much to disclose. Not many know me, and I’ve often been told that I’m either too closed off or being an over sharer.

CookieCrumbs · F

@NewBeginnings7790
What do you think you are?
Do you think you overshare? Or you only overshare details that don’t matter?

NewBeginnings7790 · 41-45, F

@CookieCrumbs I am actually both. Sometimes I notice when I start over sharing and yeah sometimes it’s with a complete stranger and on things that don’t matter. I’ve been told that it may be some kind of defense mechanism that makes me feel like I’m always having to justify myself.
I know when I really care about someone I am often times too closed off because I’m afraid to say the wrong things.