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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KatyO83 · 41-45, F

I have always struggled with that bit. See if I let you into that side of me then at some point in the future somewhere, sometime one or both of us is going to get hurt. That's the low that's the quid pro quo of the highs opening up like that will give.

Seriously there are very very few I've let into my inner sanctum like that.

CookieCrumbs · F

@KatyO83
You know what’s best for you. If you feel uncomfortable letting people in, you’d have to surround yourself with people who will not want more than a friendly interaction.