Everybody lies

We all have secrets. We all have a side of ourselves that we choose to hide from others—whether it’s out of fear, shame, or simply because we don’t want to be judged. No one is perfect, and no matter how much we try to present ourselves in the best way possible, there will always be things about us that we don’t want the world to see. So, what about you? What’s the part of yourself that you keep hidden? What’s the flaw that you don’t want others to know?

In life, we meet different kinds of people. Some of them seem incredibly kind and good-hearted at first glance—people we admire and look up to. But as time passes, we begin to see another side of them, one that we don’t necessarily like. We realize that they, too, have imperfections, flaws, and hidden aspects of their character that don’t align with the image they initially presented.

On the other hand, there are people we encounter who give us a negative first impression. Maybe they seem cold, distant, or even rude. But as we take the time to know them better, we sometimes discover something unexpected—a side of them that is warm, caring, and deeply admirable. It’s a reminder that people are complex, and no one should be judged solely based on first impressions.

At the end of the day, we are all a mix of good and bad, light and dark. What truly matters is how we choose to deal with our flaws and how we treat others despite the hidden sides of ourselves that we carry.

Everyone lies. That’s what the main character in the series I’m watching always says. And as I continue watching, I realize that those words hold a deep truth—everybody lies.

In life, there are things we do that, in our eyes and in the eyes of others, may not be acceptable. Whether out of guilt, fear, or the desire to protect ourselves or someone else, we often choose to hide these things. We convince ourselves that some truths are better left unspoken, that some secrets are meant to stay buried.

But why do people lie? Sometimes, it’s to avoid hurting someone we care about. Other times, it’s to protect our own reputation or to escape consequences we aren’t ready to face. There are also moments when we lie simply because the truth is too heavy to bear.

No matter how much we try to live honestly, there will always be situations where deception seems like the easier path. And while not all lies are born out of malice, they all have consequences—whether seen or unseen. At the end of the day, we all carry truths we don’t want the world to see, and whether we admit it or not, we all have our own hidden masks.

But sometimes, isn’t it exhausting to pretend? It’s hard to face the truth, especially when it’s something we’re not ready to accept. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself—are you really just pretending, or is this who you truly are, and you just can’t admit it to yourself?

There are moments when we act a certain way, thinking it’s just a mask we put on for the world. We tell ourselves that we’re only doing it to fit in, to be accepted, or to avoid judgment. But what if, deep down, that version of ourselves isn’t just an act? What if, after all the pretending, we come to realize that this is who we’ve been all along?

Maybe the hardest truth to face isn’t the one we hide from others—it’s the one we hide from ourselves.

So, the question is are you who you are?