If someone gets to know me well, and decides on the basis of that knowledge that they don't want to be around me -- well, that hurts, potentially a lot.
But if someone wants to be around me but shows little or no interest in who I am, that's worse. It can go on and on and on, and can interfere with my ability to enjoy being alone or with other people.
So, given the forced choice, 'tis better to be known. But I'd prefer both to be dancing together.
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If someone gets to know me well, and decides on the basis of that knowledge that they don't want to be around me -- well, that hurts, potentially a lot.
But if someone wants to be around me but shows little or no interest in who I am, that's worse. It can go on and on and on, and can interfere with my ability to enjoy being alone or with other people.
So, given the forced choice, 'tis better to be known. But I'd prefer both to be dancing together.