Posted by AuntieMel on August 21, 2004, at 20:04:51
In reply to What is the point of being genuine?, posted by Dinah on August 21, 2004, at 10:34:18
Dinah
I do think that being genuine is a goal worthy on it's own. It's a part of accepting and liking yourself. But genuine doesn't mean following your impulses all the time - being grumpy with sales clerks, etc.
Everyone, sick or well, has a public persona (fake) that helps them get along with others. It works professionally and in social situations.
But that persona is usually a version the "genuine" person, just always on her very best party manners. And that can be hard to maintain. The smile sticks. Something has to give. So she has around her a few trusted people that she loves. Those are allowed to know the girl that has been wounded and hurts.
So, yes, it is important to be genuine. Which also means showing the good side of you, the caring sensitive part. The Dinah that we know here.
Mel
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