Does being watched by an audience help you feel more like your true self?

How do you start a conversation with a relative about potentially helping with home repairs when they might be resistant?
How should you handle a situation where a narcissist uses self-pity as a manipulation tactic after you've left them?
Will you allow your past relationship to hurt your present one because of your bad experience?
Is it common for people to stop traveling at night after experiencing something unsettling on the road? What precautions do they take?