Why am I afraid to tell you who I am?

We fear that others will reject us and we also fear that others will withhold their love from us if the truth of our reality is revealed to them. Therefore, we often resort to "acting" in the hope of avoiding the pain of honesty with ourselves and others. In his book "Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?" Jean Paul tries, with all his insight, to delve into the depth of self-awareness and understand the meaning of personal connection with others. All of this aims to help a person develop their view of themselves and nurture their relationships with others. The author distinguished five levels in his understanding of personal communication, and he sees that the level of my relationship or its depth is determined by the type of information I confide in.