Bursting my bubble

All my life I've lived in a tiny bubble. I'm often completely oblivious to what it's going on around me. I'm uneducated about the world, about people and how they act. I'm completely naive, often way too trusting and gullible.

Over the last 2 years I've finally seen this and realise that I need to be more sceptical, ask more questions, observe better, trust less and doubt more.

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Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

I can be that way as well.
There's only so much conscience effort anyone can make so don't beat yourself up if you don't do it 100% right.
It's unfortunate but there are some people that pick on the naive and there are people who like to protect as well, but be careful on here.
I like to warn people there are vultures who start to circle once you admit to any frailties... I'm not saying you shouldn't admit to any frailties, but have some boundaries and don't let people cross them.
I had to learn hard way so, I hope you won't.