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myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people1 year ago

Over the years I have discovered that I have a problem keeping things to myself. Not things about other people, mind you, it's not that I'm a gossiper. However, when someone asks me a question about myself (my life, my ideas, my thoughts) I have a hard time not answering it honestly.

It's not that I would like to become a liar, but being able to keep things to myself would make my life a lot easier. When I was young, my openness about my religious beliefs and my sexuality were both things that gave people a lot of excuses to harm me, and you would think I would have learned from that. Nope, not me. I still answer questions when people ask them, even if I know I might be better off not doing so.

So, how about you? Do you have a hard time keeping something to yourself when you feel someone is asking because they are really interested and curious? Are you honest about your life, your ideas, and such, even if it's not the most advantageous way to be sometimes?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 63/100. nevertolate (525)   ranked 6,364 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

yes it is for me


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Glad I'm not the only one.

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2. myLot reputation of 95/100. cellophane (279)   ranked 4,853 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

I think that I am able to keep things to myself. If someone asks me a personal question that I do not wish to talk about, then I will do just that, and not talk about it.
That said, I'm quite open to most things. More so if the person is family or a friend.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

*giggles* So you're good at keeping things under you hat? Or, mask, as it were? (Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

Actually, I think my family members are the only people I'm not very open with, and that's because I seriously detest most of them. I'm very open with my friends, but even strangers can usually get more information out of me than I'd like. Good thing I'm not a spy or anything.


myLot reputation of 95/100. cellophane (279)   ranked 4,853 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Hahaha:D

It's true that it can often be a lot easier talking about one's issues and life and such with friends or strangers than with close relatives.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Hehehe glad you think I'm funny.=P

It is really easy with strangers online I've noticed. I'm much less likely to talk to people about certain things offline than online, but online it can be really easy to find yourself sharing more than you would like. Actually I particularly have that problem when I'm tired... I just lose all my inhibitions. Not that there are many to start out with.*giggles*

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3. myLot reputation of 99/100. PurpleTeddyBear (3223)   ranked 500 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

Hi lecanis,
It all depends on the question really. If it is something that isn't really abig deal to me then I have no problem being open and honest. Also if it's someone I trust with all my heart I don't have a problem being honest. BUT if it's someone I don't know all that well, and/or it's a personal question that makes me uncomfy I just make an excuse not to talk about it. That way I won't be a liar:P Have a great day hun!
Love & Hugzz, Your Friend, PurpleTeddyBear;)


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Hi!

Eh, I guess I'm just weird. I have a hard time not answering questions. I don't know why. Maybe I just like the attention.=P

You have a great day too! You are such a sweetie!=)*hugs*


myLot reputation of 99/100. PurpleTeddyBear (3223)   ranked 500 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Well if your weird then it's weird in a good way*giggles* Have a great weekend!
Love & Hugzz, Your Friend, PurpleTeddyBear xx

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4. myLot reputation of 89/100. Feona1962 (3133)   ranked 1,127 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

It is hard for me not to be open and honest....If someone asks a question I will gladly give an honest answer..I don't just blurt it out to everyone and it depends on the situation...Long explanations usually get ignored or I just give the jist of it...I don't need to let everyone know all about me...I am not one to get into very close relationships..But if someone asks me something I answer honestly...I hope this all made sense..I don't like to lie...It causes friction...


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Thanks for sharing!=)

I think it made sense! I agree with you about lying, I've never been big on it. However, you sound like you are much better at just "keeping your mouth shut" than I am.=p

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. Sharon38 (1045)   ranked 163 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

I am an honest person but I can keep things to myself if I feel like someone is prying and not being genuine. Even with friends I do this because sometimes I get the feeling that they are prying or just look for something to be negative with me about. Things I am open with anybody can know but there are things that I keep to myself and will reveal to those who are close and dear to me.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Thanks for sharing, Sharon!=)

You have a good point about people not always being genuine. I should pay more attention to such things really... sometimes I put too much of myself out there before I'm sure of people!


myLot reputation of 98/100. Sharon38 (1045)   ranked 163 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Well you will not learn it all at once but I beleive you will. Being honest is indeed good but it only counts when people genuinely and truly are your friends.

You can also tell them that they are getting too personal and you dont feel comfortable disclosing that information.

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6. myLot reputation of 97/100. sarahruthbeth22 (7869)   ranked 3,868 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

I am opposite. I t depends on the question if I answer it or not.I wouldn't lie but if I won't answer the question either.I think it is great that you are open and honest, especially about your sexuality.Don't change that about yourself.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

*nods* I don't think there's any reason people should feel they have to answer any question, but I'm just like that.

Thanks for your kind words! It's good to know you don't think I'm too open on that topic! I know a lot of people seem to think so.=p


myLot reputation of 97/100. sarahruthbeth22 (7869)   ranked 3,868 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

There are too many people in the closet that there isn't any room. Like my mom used to say, there is more room out than in, she wasn't talking about sexuality but if the saying fits...


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Yup, that saying could definitely apply.

I think the reason I'm so determined to be "out" is because I know so many people struggle so much with their sexuality, and if no one is out then they don't have anyone to talk to about it. I've managed to help a few people who really hated themselves over this issue, just by being myself and being out there, and saying "It's not ALL you are, you're still YOU."


myLot reputation of 97/100. sarahruthbeth22 (7869)   ranked 3,868 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

That is why I say you should stay as open and honest as you are.You help people see that you can be out and live your life and be happy.You are a heroine.Don't change.


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

*blushes* Thank you, really. You always make me feel good about myself, and I appreciate it.


myLot reputation of 97/100. sarahruthbeth22 (7869)   ranked 3,868 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

I can't help it. You are good people.

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7. myLot reputation of 89/100. SpitFire179 (1398)   ranked 347 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

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myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Haha, yup, we seem to be very much alike!

I do that too, when I'm trying to save something for myself like that, I eventually wind up feeling like I'm going to pop and just having to tell someone!=P

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8. myLot reputation of 86/100. Ravenladyj (15554)   ranked 727 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

and yet another similarity LOL I cant NOT be honest and open about my life/ideas/thoughts/opinions etc etc....Whether its about my being sexually abused as a child, raped as a teen, my addictions, my spiritual beliefs, sexuality etc etc etc...Its who I am..all of it...the way I think, see, feel, react etc is all real and all me and if ppl (IMO) are goin to get to know me and have a better understanding of who I am and what I'm about then being brutally open and honest is the best way.....

Of course thats not to say that I've not gotten grief at times for it but these days I could care flippin less ya know....If one is goin to ATTEMPT to cause me grief for being a strong woman who stands her ground then all the power to them LOL they're gonna need it if they think they're goin to sway, stress, belittle etc me;-) I'm a damn excellent woman/wife/mother/friend/being etc etc...ppl dont like it...go away:-D


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Yup, you and me and our similarities. I think it's awesome actually, because I'm not used to knowing very many people I have so much in common with, so I love seeing you around and thinking "She's like me."

I'm so happy that you feel the same way as I do on this one as well.=)


myLot reputation of 86/100. Ravenladyj (15554)   ranked 727 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

"so I love seeing you around and thinking "She's like me." "

awww if I was a white woman my face would be red LOL;-) Seriously though, I know what you mean...I really enjoy the fact that we are so alike and for me its very rare to meet someone like that...I love it..If we lived closer we could go for coffee damn it:-D


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

*laughs* Ah, that's something we don't have in common, because I can turn into a tomato fairly easily.=p

Ah, that would be so awesome! If we could actually have coffee and hang out and stuff!

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9. myLot reputation of 98/100. pyewacket (8859)   ranked 267 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

Of course it depends what a person wants to know about me...LOL...but I'm pretty much direct and honest and tell people anything and everything about me.... and I certainly don't invent something or tell lies....My mother was a chronic lier, even to me..and as the saying goes, a lie sooner or later is found out, so why lie in the first place? The one real main problem with my mother, is that she told so many lies, and was rewriting her own history she began to believe it herself--either that or she wasn't able to keep track of her lies...to me that's no way to live...So yes, I do tend to just blurt everything out about myself...uh, well I do have a few secrets I won't tell...LOL


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

*nods* I have family members that lie all the time, and it just made me hate it so much. And yes, sooner or later it is found out.

I think everyone has a few secrets about themselves. Even I have a couple, though a really really close friend would know most of the things I don't tell just anyone.

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. Transdisc (16606)   ranked 182 out of 28,103 in people   1 year ago

I do have a difficult time not sharing who I really am with people, lecanis. I am me, what else can I say?


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Yes, yes, "I am me, what else can I say?"*giggles*

I have to start counting how many times you use that one on me, Transdisc. Clever bear that you are.

I'm glad that you share, you are an excellent person, the people you share with are very lucky.=P


myLot reputation of 95/100. dfn12968 (5580)   ranked 109 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Yes, especially when he's sharing his cookie exploits and such.:)


myLot reputation of 95/100. lecanis (7207)   ranked 168 out of 28,103 in people  1 year ago

Oh, yes, I love reading about those! Who can make sweets that are already delicious sound scandalously so better than Transdisc???*giggles*

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