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There are probably more risks attached to sharing that. Probably most important is an immediate here and now honesty that goes along with being open. For instance, sometimes when I resent someone I smile and pretend I’m happy. Well it might be more honest and open for me at that time when I’m right there with that person to share my resentment openly. And that way the situation and my feelings can be changed. Another example is being bored but expressing it. Telling someone that you’re bored is risky, but it takes courage to say, “I’m bored, why don’t we do such and such?”, or “let’s change topics.” For me, declaring your boredom or resentments also means I’m responsible for suggesting alternatives to change my mood. You have the power to change things by being open and sharing things. Keep in mind also that being completely open with everyone in every situation may be very inappropriate. You may want to be more open with your spouse or close friends, but not with your boss or people you don’t know as well.