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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ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

With those I let in, I’m an open book. Some I become close to easily. Others never make it to the heart of me, and that’s ok. Not everyone needs to be in my inner circle.

CookieCrumbs · F

@ChampagneOnIce
I like this:

Not everyone needs to be in my inner circle.

We cannot force connections to happen. It’s like being “friends” with a co-worker just because you spend everyday with each other. But you don’t really know anything about the other person.

ChampagneOnIce · 51-55, F

@CookieCrumbs I agree. I’m not usually friends with my coworkers. I’m friendly, but I don’t hang out with them outside of work, and I’ve never dated anyone I worked with. Work is work. Personal is personal. That’s how I am. 🤷🏻‍♀️

CookieCrumbs · F

@ChampagneOnIce
I’m the same. I always say:
“I can be friendly but not be friends with people involved in my work environment.”