The Masks We Wear When We Want to Be Loved
The Masks We Wear When We Want to Be Loved This is coming purely from my own mistakes. Not preaching. Not advising. Just sharing what I’ve lived. I fall for the “manly” things— taking charge, initiative, being in control of the environment. That quiet confidence that makes you feel like he’s got this . When I was younger, I’d keep going on dates— even start relationships—with men who were never really what I wanted. Why? Because I saw potential . Or maybe… I made it up. Built a whole version of them in my head just so I could stay in something. (And let’s be honest—sometimes I still do it. lol) “Dating used to be fun when I was stupid.” So let’s talk about something real— why people act differently from who they first show you. It’s not just men. We all do it. When we meet someone new—especially in dating— we present the best version of ourselves. Women soften. We become a little more gentle, a little more caring— sometimes even play a bit naïve… maybe even dim our intelligence just e...