Can we ever truly know another person?
By Pose123
@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
June 20, 2010 4:41pm CST
Do we ever truly know another person? Is it even possible? Have you ever been shocked when someone you thought you knew well committed a terrible crime? About five years ago, a young man that I felt I knew well shot his friend and then himself, while they were alone in his home. The killings shocked the small town to the core and it still remains a mystery to this day. The young man was never known to hurt anyone, did not get into fights, was not into drugs and had many friends. The only clue was that his grandfather and an uncle had committed suicide years before and it was known that he was upset with himself for having wrecked his car, although it was only an error in judgment. His parents were in total shock as he was the son that they worried the least about and appeared to be in control of his life. Have you ever been surprised or shocked by the actions of someone you thought you knew?
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@rexrevol (328)
• Philippines
21 Jun 10
You can never truly and fully know a person. Even I, myself, am surprised at times of what I am doing. I believe every person grows differently each passing day. We gain experiences that adds up to our thoughts and minds in decision-makings. Depending on the situation, time, and place, we aren't really that aware that we're slowly evolving. Our actions, words, and deeds may depend on the environment we are in. That is why we human being has mysteries inside of us that is yet to be revealed. It just sits there and waits for its time to show up.
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@_Honey_ (780)
• Philippines
21 Jun 10
Hello Pose. Sadly I have been surprised once when I learned that my friend was betrayed by his boyfriend for ten years. They've been in a relationship since college and we never thought that this guy is capable of fooling my friend. He had a relationship with another desperate woman. I was shocked because I've always thought that the guy was so kind and so trustworthy. We didn't know that he's been fooling my friend for almost two years.
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@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
21 Jun 10
Well, its really hard to see a persons true color. I had several experiences with such kind of people during my previous work. There were those that I have guided and helped not only on the job but as well as their personal lives including the financial aspect. But much to my surprise, there were those that made a fool out me and even stab me in the back just to gain position. It is also sad to note that some of my bosses are not that professional and usually believes on things they hear rather than make a good investigation. Well, I am now very much careful about people.. But such incident for me was also a blessing. It was then that I found out who are my true friends, and who are those that I cannot trust.
@bamrahkirti (1821)
• India
21 Jun 10
You can find innumerable stories here.I was time and again deceived by my husband.I was married three years back and because it was an arranged marriage i did not know anything about him.We were being told that he was educated and had firm financial position but after my marriage when i discovered the reality i was totally shattered but could not do anything because i was pregnant with my son.Time and again he deceived me,lied to me,hurt me mentally,emotionally and financially.But now i am stronger and i do not believe in him at all.I have become smarter and making my position stronger both mentally and financially.
@androidunlocked (2)
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21 Jun 10
You can never really truely know a person. You should know this from reading the crazy things that happen on the news. Also, another reason is that people change. This is why you will never know someone. You cannot be there with a person 24/7 and they will change without you knowing in different ways. People never act their true selves. They are always hiding something even if it's subconcious.
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@Mirita (2668)
• United States
21 Jun 10
Sometimes we think that we know people ,but we really don't know them. Is very hard to know exactly what is going on in their lives. Many people behave different when they are in front of others ,and this is why is impossible to know someone completely
even if the person appears okay.
@A131345 (6)
• United States
20 Jun 10
For me, I haven't been totally shocked. I expect the unexpected from those close to me. My father told me never to let my guard down and expect the unexpected. And as I followed my father's instructions, I was able to keep an emotional balance when I found out my close friend slept around, etc.
