How much is too much?

Is there really one person that you can talk to about everything? One person who will not judge you no matter what. One person who will know when to laugh a thing off and when to be serious.

I don’t think so. At least so far I don’t.

Can you really tell everything to the people you feel the closest to? Or are there always things that you are afraid to talk about. Because you are afraid they wouldn't understand and more often than not, they don’t. Is it really easier to talk to strangers about your biggest problems than to your friends?

I do believe that it is a lot easier to discuss critical issues with a stranger, since they do not know you, they haven’t seen you make mistakes in the past or they don’t know about how difficult or easy your life has been, they never judge you. And still they will give you the most honest reply as they do not care about pleasing you. And honestly, it’s a lot easier to shove a stranger who does not see your point than a friend who doesn't. 

How prepared can one really be to face a situation where the person they feel the closest to judges them and makes them feel small? We have all had the times when we know we shouldn't have let a secret out the moment the words leave our mouth. And then we sit there and watch them judge us and so not get our point. It's not like they are to be blamed for it. Everybody has a different way of looking at things, it's just how people handle their reactions. And more than anything, it's about how they make you feel about being emotionally open to them. Chances are your friend will laugh out loud, tell you that you are a stupid f*** and then say it's alright, you'll find a way, and just like that, you do. But chances also are that they will give you the classic 'I am so disappointed in you' look, and you not only have a problem, but you also have a friend that has no faith in you. And that sucks.


So really, even with your closest friends, how much is too much?