You Say, I Think, In Reality

You say I'm not selfish and self-centered like other girls. I think you're wrong.

I think I'm an independent soul. In reality, I'm dependant.

You say I'm funny. I think my humor is a defense mechanism.

I think I can do it on my own. In reality, I need help.

You say I'm pretty and have a great smile. I think you're exaggerating.

I think I'm happy with my life. In reality, I want more.

You say I spend more time for others than I do myself. I think I'm avoiding things.

I think I like the person I have become. In reality, I have my faults.

You say I'm a great person. I think you like to make me feel good.

I think I need to live more. In reality, I live in my mind.

You say I have a lot to offer the world. I think I'd like to know what.

I think I should always be myself. In reality, I don't know who that is.

You say I'm too nice, helpful, and caring. I think people take advantage of that.

I think I'm clever. In reality, I'm average.

You say I'm smart. I think that I only pretend to be intelligent.

I think I have overcome things from my past. In reality, I still live with it.

You say I have a great future ahead of me. I think I'm scared.

I think I'm tough and can brush off the hurt, physical and emotional. In reality, I'm weak.

You say I'm secure and sensible. I think I'm self-doubting.

I think I'm picky. In reality, I don't mean to be.

You say I'm easy to get along with. I think I put up with too much.

I think I have nothing to hide and no reason not to be open and unguarded. In reality, I have secrets.

You say I'm easygoing and laidback. I think I'm uptight.

I think I'm emotionally detached. In reality, I don't know how to show emotion.

You say you like me for who I am. I think you don't know me.

I think I need to just accept compliments given to me. In reality, I don't know how.

You say I need more confidence. I think you're right.