Are you a true reflection of yourself? When you meet someone are you being you? Many people believe they have to act in a particular way to make or keep friends. Hollywood wants us to believe that we have to put on an act to secure a mate.
Years ago, when I was expecting to see a potential boyfriend, my friend told me to wear a dress. I told her that I don’t wear dresses and don’t want to set up any expectations. I chose to wear jeans. He is now my husband and we have a wonderful relationship. I am who I am and he loves that about me.
I’m not saying we should be rude. We still want to be civil. Making someone think you like something because they do is not being honest and can cause problems later.
Do you think you will lose friends if you don’t pretend to be something you’re not? If a friend leaves you because you are being yourself, then that is not the friendship for you. If you are yourself when you meet people, then when the relationship continues it is because they like the true you. It feels good for someone to care about you. If you aren't being yourself, how will you know if they like the real you?
This reminds me of the movie “Runaway Bride”. Julia Robert’s character always just agreed with her fiancés. In fact, she did this so long, that she didn’t even know who she was.
Everyone is a unique and wonderful creation. We all have greatness within us. But how can it come out unless we stop pretending?
“I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;”
-- Psalm 139:14
I really can't deny it,
I am who I am.
I'm pretty normal.
I'm not that smooth type of girl.
I run into things,
I trip,
I spill food.
I say stupid things...
I really don't have it all together.
-- Katie Holmes
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My previous articles:
Removing Fear
Is It Really Insanity?
All scripture quotations taken from the NASB©.
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