We create varying amounts of distance,
Spatial and emotional,
Between our self and others;
As much distance as we need to feel comfortable.
Similarly we create varying amounts of distance
Between our self and feelings we have trouble handling.
So far, so good.
It's understandable.
But then we lie about the distancing
And/or the real reasons for it
And pretend we're right over there beside them.
Why would we bother to do that?
What are we afraid of?
What is it about telling the truth
That we couldn't live with ourselves
If we just out and did it?
Even although withholding the truth
Is insulting the person being distanced,
By creating him/her/me as "unable" to handle the truth.
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