Is it normal that i say one thing, but deep down i feel differently?

It's hard to explain, but on the outside when I talk to people and tell them that I believe in a certain thing, deep down I actually believe the opposite sometimes, or what my peers believe.

For example, if somebody asked me if I'm jealous of somebody, I would happily reply, " no ", but inside me the answer is, " yes ". If people we're playing with me on Xbox Live, and getting irritated, and even though I said that nothing online irritates me, I actually do get irritated.

Basically, this is a constant thing, and I force myself to do what is righteous and mature, even though deep down inside I feel differently about the situation. Is this normal and does anyone else do this?

It's normal. 18
It's normal. I'm like that myself. 45
It's normal, but I find it unusual. 5
It's not normal. 1
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  • GoraIntoDesiGals

    Peer pressure is such a bitch.

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  • joybird

    You are too nice. You should read "the Nice Factor Book" and learn to speak up for yourself, without being rude. I bet you'd be a more interesting person if you shared your views with your friends rather than just agree with them. You might open some great debates.

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  • thinkingaboutit

    Well sometimes you just might feel several different ways at once.

    Frekkin relax. Its a good thing that you can monitor yourself. But most people are like that.

    Its not,however, normal when you lie about or deny most/all of your feelings/views.

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  • Flowers

    No matter what, I will be honest with myself. I don't want to lie about myself for the sake of other people.

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  • im like this as my friend likes this guy and i like him too but i told her that i didnt like him because she did

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  • Bludluvr

    Dont worry one day you will find someone you know you can tell tha truth about how you feel to.just give it time.

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  • Black-Sheep-Bah-Too

    You may just be indecisive. I'm a bit like that myself. I'll say something and then the next moment wonder what on earth I was thinking to say such a nonsensical comment.

    I think this is what it is:

    We are deciding who we are every moment and every second of the day. What? You think our character was born the same day we were? No, it is a little bit more complicated than that.

    We are what we eat, say, think, speak and do. But our choices in the end are what define us.

    What I have tried to do, is be perfectly honest. Don't be rude or unkind but honest. If I say something and find I don't believe it ten seconds later when I am actually thinking about what I said, I will clarify it.

    Also, be decisive. Don't let your anxieties or insecurities block you from being an independent and decisive individual.

    I am going to give you two instructions that I follow just in case you're interested: Think about your options thoroughly and then just go with what feels right. Make your bed and lie in it. Don't be afraid of making choices or telling your friend you accidentally lied about yourself and that you feel the exact opposite.

    Mostly, just be open with people. That's what they want.

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  • Lia

    Sometimes I do it to fit in or to not seem rude. But other times I'll actually tell the truth

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  • Uzzie101

    People tend to disguse their true feelings and thoughts from others. Why we do this, I don't know. We're always isloating ourselves. No wonder everyone's so fucking lonely! lolipopz

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  • Princessandthepea

    I can be like that too, you're just a person whos mind changes every minute.

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  • chezycheze

    In many situations, it is normal to say one thing but believe something else. Whether or not you should always say what you truly believe is debatable and a difficult question to approach. A more reasonable question would be, given some situation, how should I respond and why. There are many situations in life when you need to be true to others and yourself to the best of your ability. You should think about what such situations will arise in your life.

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  • It was for the greater good. You did well OP.

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