I think this is more about isabel5ization’s experiences-to-date, not what should be, could be, or even what is possible. I’ve lived by this code most of my life. I wish I could say something to contradict it, but can’t.
I can accept that there must be people to trust out there, I think I’ve met one or two, but have been too afraid to take the chance to trust them because no matter how good I imagine it would feel to to let someone in, it pales in comparison to how bad it would feel if I make a mistake and let the wrong someone in….Oh, and I make a lot of other mistakes, so that probability seems pretty high in my mind.
An additional rule I have is to keep a sharp eye out for that ONE person who proves themselves trustworthy. I test them with smaller things. Not necessarily petty things, but smaller tests of trust. Things I can afford to lose. I don’t hold out much hope of finding them (maybe because my expectation is unrealistic) but it gives me hope.
isabel5ization, I am sorry that you feel as I do. It sucks. Rule #6 is a good rule.
1. Don’t let them see the real you. – be yourself unless the people you’re around would ham you for that – then the smarter play would be to no associate with those people – but if no one sees the real you, they will never truly like you
2. Smile – as often as possible – it’s infectious – similes show strength, openness and warmth – especially when you’re facing difficulties
3.Don’t believe anything you hear – should say – don’t believe EVERYthing you hear – weigh the speaker’s credibility on the subject before blindly accepting it as gospel – but sometimes you have to take certain things on faith otherwise you will miss valuable opportunities
4. Never trust they will only betray you – trust is earned – isaac is on point in the comment above – don’t trust blindly or arbitrarily … one person might be trustworthy to not steal you stuff/money … but might not be trustworthy alone with your BF/GF – all people have faults and limitations – that doesn’t make that person completely useless.
5. Never give in to the voices – probably true … i’ve never heard a story where the “voices” gave someone the winning lottery numbers 😉
6. Try to survive – you CAN do this – just be logical, intelligent and safe – knowledge is power – learn everything you can – ask questions – the only stupid question is the question that is not asked
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Not everyone will betray you. It’s always possible to find someone to trust. Very rare these days though.
Those ideas contradict their source. Just be honest. Let’s help the world be honest and truthful. Imagine the consequences…
I’m not sure really everyone I’ve ever trusted has shown me I shoukd ever trust again. I just don’t believe anything anymore
I think this is more about isabel5ization’s experiences-to-date, not what should be, could be, or even what is possible. I’ve lived by this code most of my life. I wish I could say something to contradict it, but can’t.
I can accept that there must be people to trust out there, I think I’ve met one or two, but have been too afraid to take the chance to trust them because no matter how good I imagine it would feel to to let someone in, it pales in comparison to how bad it would feel if I make a mistake and let the wrong someone in….Oh, and I make a lot of other mistakes, so that probability seems pretty high in my mind.
An additional rule I have is to keep a sharp eye out for that ONE person who proves themselves trustworthy. I test them with smaller things. Not necessarily petty things, but smaller tests of trust. Things I can afford to lose. I don’t hold out much hope of finding them (maybe because my expectation is unrealistic) but it gives me hope.
isabel5ization, I am sorry that you feel as I do. It sucks. Rule #6 is a good rule.
1. Don’t let them see the real you. – be yourself unless the people you’re around would ham you for that – then the smarter play would be to no associate with those people – but if no one sees the real you, they will never truly like you
2. Smile – as often as possible – it’s infectious – similes show strength, openness and warmth – especially when you’re facing difficulties
3.Don’t believe anything you hear – should say – don’t believe EVERYthing you hear – weigh the speaker’s credibility on the subject before blindly accepting it as gospel – but sometimes you have to take certain things on faith otherwise you will miss valuable opportunities
4. Never trust they will only betray you – trust is earned – isaac is on point in the comment above – don’t trust blindly or arbitrarily … one person might be trustworthy to not steal you stuff/money … but might not be trustworthy alone with your BF/GF – all people have faults and limitations – that doesn’t make that person completely useless.
5. Never give in to the voices – probably true … i’ve never heard a story where the “voices” gave someone the winning lottery numbers 😉
6. Try to survive – you CAN do this – just be logical, intelligent and safe – knowledge is power – learn everything you can – ask questions – the only stupid question is the question that is not asked
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I try to trust I really do. I trust them with small secret then the nexy day everyone knows, I feel like I can’t believe anything anymore.
Thanks I try to, It just all seems impossible…