Last week in a conversation with one of my new friends, I tried to speak my heart and soul. Later on I realized that it was an overdose of truth, which exposed the way I think. I thought I will lose him because I had put forward my shortcomings. Thank God! My friend is an intellectual. I don't know what he thinks of me now, but I am satisfied because our friendship is not on hollow promises and exaggerated facts.
This reminds me of a situation that Munna Bhai faced in 'Lagey Raho Munna Bhai'. In the movie, because Munna Bhai started acting as a Professor, he was black-mailed by his own friend.
Still I believe it is easier to start with a truth than starting with lies and later on confessing.
Now, a contrasting thought from a Sanskrit Shloka. It said that never share your dark secrets even with your best and most reliable friend. Because when that friend turns into a foe you are in the deepest of troubles.
I agree with this so I would rather say, 'Never show all your cards, keep some for yourself'.
There is one more side to this. Concealing facts and weaknesses never helps, because then weaknesses grow and your are spoiled. Talking to friends about yourself always helps because then there is a scope for refinement.
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