Is it normal that i don't act like my real self around people?

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I don't act like myself most of the time because I'm kind of an obnoxious person and also very boring and quiet. So, when I'm by myself at home I act as obnoxious as I want, but around other people I usually severely reel it back and act more calm, bubbly, friendly, and professional because that's the kind of person people want to be around.

To give a good example, my idea of a good time on Friday night is rolling up in a blanket and watching anime/reading manga while ranking who's most attractive or crying when it's sad or playing video games or watching cute animal videos on Youtube. I know in public this kind of behavior is seen as weirdo and weeaboo and future old cat lady, whatever. I'm also more vocal though the only person I really talk to at home is my dog.

I always hear people tell me, "You should act like yourself!" but why should I do that when I'm genuinely an annoying person? Does anyone actually do this? Or am I the only person who's totally different when alone?

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  • OswaldCobblepot
    11 years ago

    Your real self probably sucks, anyway…

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  • q25t
    11 years ago

    Yes. Just yes.

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  • Pace
    11 years ago

    If i acted like myself completely, i wouldnt have a single friend

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  • Yesno
    11 years ago

    I don't act like my self ever not even when I'm at home. I want to fight with everyone argue punch anything. I can hardly even laugh. I try but it doesn't work.

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  • RabbitHaze
    11 years ago

    I am the same C: for the last week or something I've been watching Fairy Tail non-stop, when I'm outside the house, I barely talk, I'm a complete push over and try everything I can to avoid saying no to the outside world, but when I'm home, I laugh, I smile, I talk, and I even dance to the radio xD my sister makes fun of me when I do it, but I don't care because I know she doesn't really care :P and I can be myself around her, but other people, I know nothing about, so.. I just try to be neutral around people I don't know completely

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  • redoctober
    11 years ago

    Yeah same here.. I am never myself untill I go to the Zoo. That's where I find my true calling amongst the leemers and penguines. <BR><BR>I like to jump and wobble when I walk... people just don't get me :( only my fellow penguines :'(

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    So, what happens if you get into a relationship (and move in together)? Do you just permanently act like not your real self? I imagine that would be tiring...

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    • person2345
      11 years ago

      Yeah. I've actually wondered about that too. It's kind of why I'm hesitant to get into a relationship. Though, another friend of mine is kind of like that too and she has a boyfriend... I should ask her sometime how that goes. I know she doesn't tell most people that she has a huge collection of anime games on her computer.

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  • Agappe
    11 years ago

    I've been watching Slayers nonstop for days now. I do things like this and start acting like the character. Not of my own free will. :P I like to day dream about the anime I'm watching or manga I'm reading, creating my own stories.

    Haha ranking who's most attractive that's something I would do.

    I act half myself in public. That's because I get anxious though. When I'm not nervous I act like myself. One time however I was at work acting like myself working with this other girl and she asked me if I was schizophrenic. Being that I am...well I stopped acting like myself. lol. Can't have people onto me!

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  • dovie
    11 years ago

    I am like that too and I always ask myself if it is normal

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