Pretense and Pain

¿Why do people live in pretense? There are so many reasons behind this including low self-confidence, society's expectations, and inability to embrace vulnerability. Wearing masks to hide inner emotions and putting up facades for the sake of others will only hurt you in the long term. When those lies and facades come tumbling down, the consequences can be devastating. So, what's the solution? Let us take the first step into letting go of pretenses and acknowledge our true selves.