I read something online about how people fake things and how some people hide their struggles behind a smile. The truth is that we all have one thing or another we are trying to figure out in life. Even the rich supposedly want more out of life, so how much more are those who are still trying to figure out their lives?
Most smiles are not genuine.
The truth is, not every smile we see out there is genuine. Some people are just good at hiding their pain, struggles, difficulties, and life’s unpleasant moments, while others can not hide theirs because it is written all over their faces. There is a popular saying that we should not always act based on what we are going through because it may make people not want to associate with us if it becomes too much. You will hear things like, “Why are you always emotional?” or “Why are you moody all the time?” People will say all kinds of unpleasant things about you, especially if they think you complain unnecessarily.
Although, that does not mean we should not open up when we are going through difficulties to people who are close to us. Showing what you are going through and exposing your weaknesses can sometimes sell you out to people who will not appreciate it but instead mock you. Many people laugh at others’ calamities and disasters. Not everyone deserves to know our weaknesses. At first, they may give a listening ear, but it usually does not last long. You may eventually notice that they begin to treat you exactly the way you described yourself to them. Your weakness becomes the starting point for how they relate with you.
Some people fake it.
If we use social media to judge our lives, we may end up becoming depressed. There is a saying that not all that glitters is gold. A lot of what we see on social media is filtered to make life look perfect, lovely, and super great. At times, you will see people borrowing cars and clothes just to impress others so they can gain respect. You will also see people online showing off lifestyles that are mostly fake. Many young adults think life is all about enjoyment and luxury, so they try to imitate those lifestyles, which often does not end well.
Some people get away with it, but not everyone does, especially some ladies who use it as a means of selling their bodies. To many of them, it is always “business,” as they often say.
In whatever we do in this life, we shouldn’t live a fake life, We can't maintain. It will only worsen the situation.