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[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

[Oh look it's another of those anonymous texts on the vine.]

Question:
Assume a situation where you need to practice something.
You have a friend that has offered to help you.
This friend would be an excellent help.
But the practice would involve being more open with close to exposed than you are comfortable with.
What would you do?

Comments

[persical]

Just think about yourself in the other person's shoes. If your friend were embarrassed by something, would you really be disappointed in her? You'd want to help her, right?

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

[The response takes a while]

I guess. I am not really used to having friends honestly. Not really close ones.

[persical]

Well, consider this an opportunity, then. It helps to think about other people the same way you think about yourself. We aren't all that different, after all.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

I am more afraid of it being an opportunity to kill the friendship with awkward.

[persical]

If she's a true friend, everything will work out. Don't worry.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

I will try. Thank you very much.

[persical]

You're welcome!