Sometimes we slip up and accidentally reveal the true and vulnerable nature of our beings. Quickly afterward we follow it up with a joke or something that changes the context of what we’ve said, in order to cover ourselves up.

In the case of men, many tease their friends to show their affection, instead of saying directly how much they care for their brothers.

People won’t necessarily know how to take it if we’re real with them. Then again, maybe they’ll understand entirely.

Read the transcript and find important links on the site: A Beautiful Thought - Be Real: Episode 409