Why No One REALLY Knows You: Are You Who You Think You Are?

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You know, it's really weird how everyone has a different version of you in their head. Think about it: someone who's only met you once might think you're super shy, while someone else who's seen you at a party might think you're the life of the party. It’s like everyone you meet gets a little snapshot of you, and that's the 'you' they remember. And here’s the kicker: the 'you' that you know—the one you’re always with and thinking about—that's not the same 'you' everyone else knows. Even weirder, sometimes you find out something new about yourself, right? Like maybe you reacted to something in a way that surprised you. It shows we don’t even fully know ourselves. Each person you meet, like your family, friends, or coworkers, they all hold onto their own version of you. And these versions can be totally different. Like, your mom might see you as caring, your boss might think you’re all business, and your friends might think you’re hilarious. What’s more, some people might remember you as you were years ago and not as you are now, keeping those old versions of you alive. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to worry about all these different versions. They belong to other people, based on how they've seen and remembered you. So, in a way, we’re all kind of walking around as different people to different folks, and the only version of you that you're really responsible for is your own. It's kind of freeing when you think about it, don't you think? We love you all so much!

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