
We all want our friends to accept us for who we are. Yet, how many of us actually show our true selves to the people closest to us? If you’re like most, you probably put on a bit of a dog and pony show, curating the best version of yourself when you’re around your buddies.
You laugh extra hard at jokes you don’t find that funny. You pretend to be into hobbies and interests you couldn’t care less about. You bite your tongue rather than speak your mind when your opinion differs from the group’s.
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