To B true to oneself?

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Registered: 08-03-2003
To B true to oneself?
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Sun, 05-04-2008 - 7:51am

ok all here I go again with some more questions :)


Do you find online you can be whomever you want?


In real life are you the same person, would you say the same things you say online?


Are you as open with you daily friends and family as you are with people on this board?


Personally I have a hard time speaking up for myself in daily events offline. Any suggestions on how one can be true to oneself?


Let me put it this way, on this board everyone is great! I have never run accross any judgement but in real life I feel I am judged every day. Yes I have some very negative people in my life and some of them are family. So on this board I can say what

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Registered: 10-15-2006
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 10:52am

Lori...if we met in person you could go as you please and wear the biggest GD hat you could find.


My rule

Mrs P

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Registered: 10-15-2006
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 11:00am

I agree. There are times when something is posted and the individual may not realize they have inadvertantly insulted other people who might read their post.


This is something I am sensitive to and will always speak up when I see it.


Speaking up, voicing your opinion, stating your case thoughtfully, honestly and without insult is not conflict at all.


Nor should it be viewed as such.


I think the conflict arises when communication breaks down and misunderstandings surface.













Mrs P

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Registered: 01-15-2008
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 11:05am

I totally agree with you mrspe :o)


FG

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Registered: 10-15-2006
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 11:29am

Thanks FG.


In keeping with the thread .... Speaking up is my way to be true to myself. LOL


Have you ever been in a situation

Mrs P

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Registered: 02-17-2008
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 2:47pm

We all try to do so, Mrs. P...


After all when we look in the mirror is it our own reflection that we see and must be true to...

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Registered: 10-15-2006
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 2:57pm

After all when we look in the mirror is it our own reflection that we see and must be true to...

Mrs P

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Registered: 02-17-2008
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 3:57pm

Always nice to see you also, Mrs. P...

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Registered: 11-10-2007
Thu, 05-08-2008 - 10:25am

"Do you find online you can be whomever you want?"


Not really but I can see how someone can feel that way


"In real life are you the same person, would you say the same things you say online?"


On line I have a tendency to come across as really harsh when in real life I am softer (most times) but I am pretty blunt to the people who I am closest to.

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