There are two sides to every story -- one is yours and the other is falsehood. You trust your belief until you are confronted by a compelling argument.
We do not reveal much of ourselves to new acquaintances. But if we start off on the wrong foot, how do we correct first impressions? How do we explain ourselves if/when we get caught? How do you tell someone that you were not being completely honest? Is there a difference between lying by omission and false representation?
Truth is that which corresponds to reality. But what is reality? Is a smile not real? Are words not real? Are feelings not real? Do we tell lies because we are afraid or ashamed of the truth? Do we pretend to persuade others or to convince ourselves? Do we hide because we do not want to be seen or because we want others to dig deeper, investigate, and remain mystified? Are we not worthy of acceptance?
Did we dodge a bullet or just lose our chance to be happy?
Now Playing: Wrong Impression by Natalie Imbruglia
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