So you don't open up because of a possibility of the person wanting revenge later on? Do you do the same with friends? I can't imagine living life that way.

Hiding, hiding...

That is what the rest of the world is for. Lies, fear, all that crap.
A relationship to me,is when you know at the end of the day, that one person has got you.
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It doesn't have to be a relationship; it could also be a friendship. JMO.

Hiding, hiding...

That is what the rest of the world is for. Lies, fear, all that crap.
A relationship to me,is when you know at the end of the day, that one person has got you.

I'm definitely not in hiding. However, there are things that I don't share because it would serve no purpose. I've lived a long and interesting life, very blessed. My past is a part of me. It's made me who I am.
But I don't wear it like a banner. My life is an open book, but not everyone wants to read it. I share parts of me, but does anyone really ever share every little bit of themselves? I doubt it. I think we all have secret places, whether good or bad.

I basically have two classifications of openness.

1)the open door policy: That's where you can window shop, come in, look around, talk about an item, maybe even buy something and take it home. In this mode I have the option to stay open as long as I want or put up the "closed come back tomorrow" sign. But I do keep reasonable hours. If your outside this shop it's because your not interested or you have violated store policy. Certain types of people are subject to restraining orders, but that's rare and you would have to violate me on a personal level. This shop is open 6 days a week. It also has a 30 day no questions asked return policy. If you took a part of me home with you and it just doesn't fit well bring it on back for a full refund. After the 30 days, it's yours hope you like it.

2)the open book policy: You are a partner in this enterprise. The name of the biz is changed from me to us. You have the right to look at all transactions and have 50 percent voting and financial stock in the company. Not only are you entitled to the entire place but you share in the P&L of the company. If we do a good job together we share in the profits. If we do a bad job together we both take the lost. The better we are at keeping the books the better we do at our bottom line. We have daily meetings, weekly creative time, monthly evaluations and yearly reports. In order to run smoothly there is a vacation plan that is responsible and doesn't cut into the stores petty cash but comes out of the profits. It's both our jobs to maintain the daily operations, but there is unlimited sick days available. This store can stock any product we want. The store can expand as big as we want/need or stay a mom and pop shop. You have a key to both the front and back door. You have the code to the alarm. Benefits include breakfast in bed, back rubs, and steamy showers with unlimited hot water.

Hiding, hiding...

That is what the rest of the world is for. Lies, fear, all that crap.
A relationship to me,is when you know at the end of the day, that one person has got you.

So many relationships have tough times because we don't open up ourselves truly to the other person. We keep so many parts to our lives private cause we think we might frighten them away before we have a chance to be with them. Well if you feel this way you may be doomed to never truly be with another.

Opening up to another soul is the most beautiful form of communication you can imagine. There's no pretending, no facade covered flaw (in your mind) that you have to introduce later. To be accepted, truly accepted, is the most liberating feeling on the planet. And to give acceptance to another is the perfectly wrapped gift opened.

Are you in hiding?

So many relationships have tough times because we don't open up ourselves truly to the other person. We keep so many parts to our lives private cause we think we might frighten them away before we have a chance to be with them. Well if you feel this way you may be doomed to never truly be with another.

Opening up to another soul is the most beautiful form of communication you can imagine. There's no pretending, no facade covered flaw (in your mind) that you have to introduce later. To be accepted, truly accepted, is the most liberating feeling on the planet. And to give acceptance to another is the perfectly wrapped gift opened.

Are you in hiding?

I basically have two classifications of openness.

1)the open door policy: That's where you can window shop, come in, look around, talk about an item, maybe even buy something and take it home. In this mode I have the option to stay open as long as I want or put up the "closed come back tomorrow" sign. But I do keep reasonable hours. If your outside this shop it's because your not interested or you have violated store policy. Certain types of people are subject to restraining orders, but that's rare and you would have to violate me on a personal level. This shop is open 6 days a week. It also has a 30 day no questions asked return policy. If you took a part of me home with you and it just doesn't fit well bring it on back for a full refund. After the 30 days, it's yours hope you like it.

2)the open book policy: You are a partner in this enterprise. The name of the biz is changed from me to us. You have the right to look at all transactions and have 50 percent voting and financial stock in the company. Not only are you entitled to the entire place but you share in the P&L of the company. If we do a good job together we share in the profits. If we do a bad job together we both take the lost. The better we are at keeping the books the better we do at our bottom line. We have daily meetings, weekly creative time, monthly evaluations and yearly reports. In order to run smoothly there is a vacation plan that is responsible and doesn't cut into the stores petty cash but comes out of the profits. It's both our jobs to maintain the daily operations, but there is unlimited sick days available. This store can stock any product we want. The store can expand as big as we want/need or stay a mom and pop shop. You have a key to both the front and back door. You have the code to the alarm. Benefits include breakfast in bed, back rubs, and steamy showers with unlimited hot water.