It is usually easy to tell when someone is feeling a certain way, especially if you are close to that person, skilled at reading people or both. Yet, even knowing how readily we discern emotion in others, we all believe we are adept at hiding our own thoughts and feelings -- everyone thinks of himself as the exception. In reality, there are very few people who can truly conceal their emotions, especially to people who know them well. I used to think I was one of them, that I had an indecipherable poker face, but I am realizing my legibility more and more. Is it such a bad thing to be vulnerable, to be open?
No -- but it is terrifying.
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