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Old 09-18-2012, 11:46 AM
 
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Old 09-18-2012, 11:48 AM
 
Location: Up above the world so high!
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So true!
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Old 09-18-2012, 11:54 AM
 
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Paranoia. If people use it against you, then you benefit to see them for their true colors. You can then decide and chose where you stand in their battle, and also chose not to be a part of it.

Fear can mess with people's minds in so many ways. Seriously- face it.
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Old 09-18-2012, 11:58 AM
 
Location: Up above the world so high!
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Paranoia. If people use it against you, then you benefit to see them for their true colors. You can then decide and chose where you stand in their battle, and also chose not to be a part of it.

Fear can mess with people's minds in so many ways. Seriously- face it.
Actually, having read a lot of our OP's posts, I don't think she is afraid of much of anything, LOL

Her point is a good one and not a bad idea - protect yourself by being very discerning about who you give access to your personal life and heart
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:04 PM
 
Location: NY
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There is definately a difference between over the top fear, and being reasonably precautionary.
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:16 PM
 
Location: New Jersey
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Default It's true-

But it hinges on trust, And that needs to be a 2 way street. Give and take. Also many do not want to be perceived as having weaknesses. But we all have them, and have made mistakes, Are not perfect and have our own secrets and views. Sharing those in tandem is part of a relationship.
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:24 PM
 
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But it hinges on trust, And that needs to be a 2 way street. Give and take. Also many do not want to be perceived as having weaknesses. But we all have them, and have made mistakes, Are not perfect and have our own secrets and views. Sharing those in tandem is part of a relationship.
True. But trust should be EARNED.

I have observed too many people these days just giving their trust away
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:27 PM
 
Location: The D-M-V area
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Some people are not trustworthy to confide in. Be cautious.
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:29 PM
 
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I'm trusting by nature, but I'm also a good reader of people. Here's the thing though: A lot of times people do not follow their natural inclinations - that then negates being a "good reader." I can figure out if someone is a good person or not at heart, but whether they'll behave that way is up in the air - too many external factors can affect behavior, no matter what a person truly is like.

But meh. I was severely bullied as a kid. There's not a lot an adult could do to me that would gut me any worse.
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Old 09-18-2012, 12:31 PM
 
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Okay, but being careful is not the same as never opening up. Some people are so paranoid that they never can. Not everyone is out to get you.
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