Masking Community

Human nature

“The veneer of civilization is very thin” -Margaret Thatcher Going by the Veneer Theory, “civilization, morality, and law are merely a thin, superficial layer masking an inherently selfish, violent, and savage human nature.” Yet, Steven Pinker (The Better Angels of Our Nature) tells us that we’ve… read more

Don't Let Your Friends Block You From Having Your True Love.... I see it all the time. Friends & family masking their jealousy as "protection". Let Your Friend Be In Love & Away From Your Miserable Pessimistic Selves 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

Nature is music

Does anyone out there go into the woods and just let it envelope them? Immerse you in it's glory, embrace you, soothing the pangs of modern life? It is the only place I feel at ease.No masking, just my true self, humbled by the majesty of the trees. I go out and record in these places and use… (edited) read more

Friendship

It's so hard to find genuine, kind-hearted souls that can flourish into long- lasting friendships.... I'm open to find that sincere, true friendship. I welcome friendship and connection. Good laughs and times. Being goofy together and enjoying our quirks as true friends. I'm a social outcast,… (edited) read more

Just a thought.

If you guys are constantly getting left on read and the engagement from the other parties seem weak constantly maybe try closing the app and going out and have conversations offline. On this app things seem to be a bit backwards don't take it personally these aren't actual real interactions. The… read more

Is anyone else struggling with high masking. Unable to make or follow the plan/script. Displaying correct emotions or playing your role well for others lately? Not wanting to be accessible to others or feeling detached?

Masking

Are you really happy? Or are you just adapt yourself to that crazy world? Is it not better to feel nothing? I'm actually profondly sad in this picture, I just learned how to not make my problems the problems of the other (edited)

Learning and introspection

It is very interesting to note that we never really know ourselves completely and that we continue to learn about ourselves. I have been living with an ASD for 55 years, but I have only been aware of it for a few months. I had never considered "masking," my discomfort in certain situations, or my… read more

Not sure what to

I'm honestly not sure why some people are just so f****** weird and concerned themselves with things that are don't matter but apparently I'm the weird one I just found out that my autism was masking low thyroid probably 30 years I'll be 35 this year Don't my friend is sitting next to me… read more

Day 317: Rain Masking Tears

Rain can mask tears as long as you don't look too closely. When Shane has to bury two of his Chimaera Alliance, one without a body, for the first time, Max saw him cry. It shook him, a stonewall man like Shane crying, but he had lost part of his family.

What is it called?

In nature if you knew the good and bad it's actually the right signal to certainty - example: fire = bright, warm, closer the hotter, burns almost all the time. So keep distance, use mitts, extinguish after use. But in humans if you knew the bad, it's the opposite. Person is straight like fire,… read more

"They don't want empathy from you, they want compliance and obedience from you."

That is the fundamental trap of transactional relationships: confusing submission with genuine connection. Empathy requires curiosity, vulnerability, and a willingness to understand someone's internal world. Compliance is simply modifying behavior to avoid conflict, penalty, or further… read more

Devine Accomplishment

... Enters into possession of undreamt of Wisdom & Strength & Piece. And realizes that all forces of the Universe, Aid & Protect he's footballs, who is Master of his Soul. Would you scale the highest Heaven. Would you pierce the lowest Hell. Live in dreams of constant Beauty, for in bases… read more

After my first breakup, I've never felt so verbally aggressive. (Rant)

I broke up with my first boyfriend on January 8th, 2026. I somehow didn't feel heartbroken despite expecting it, knowing how much I loved him from our distance. Last night (January 14th, 2026; around 12:15am), I've realized how aggressive I've been acting when I'm alone with myself (gladly not… read more

Refurbished / preowned

I just recently had a less than ideal interaction with heavy masking of the true personality, I suppose their were signs but I think at my age I am understanding that life can beat you up a bit so I just treat people as individuals in a hope to get to know them as they are, as I expect the same in… read more

Devine Accomplishment

Enters into possession of undreamt of Wisdom & Strength & Piece. And realizes that all forces of the Universe, Aid & Protect he's footballs, who is Master of his Soul. Would you scale the highest Heaven. Would you pierce the lowest Hell. Live in dreams of constant Beauty, for in bases thinkings… read more

Devine Accomplishment

... Enters into possession of undreamt of Wisdom & Strength & Piece. And realizes that all forces of the Universe, Aid & Protect he's footballs, who is Master of his Soul. Would you scale the highest Heaven. Would you pierce the lowest Hell. Live in dreams of constant Beauty, for in bases… read more

The Seventh Law A Discipline Against Self-Tyranny

The Seventh Law A Discipline Against Self-Tyranny Abstract This paper argues that the highest law is not obedience, order, or even justice in the abstract, but questioning directed first inward. The Seventh Law is defined not primarily as a safeguard against tyranny in institutions, though it may… read more

Well I got diagnosed...

Turns out I've had autism (level 1) for my whole life. The funny thing is the initial testing shows that I don't have autism, but the social camouflage section (which has a score threshold of 100 meaning 100 and higher is an indicator of autistic masking) showed that I have a masking score of 151… read more

The "Safe Space" (Chill & Empathetic)..., Looking for a 'No-Pressure' Forever Friend. ☕✨

I’m looking for my person—the one I can talk to about everything and nothing. No small talk, no social "masking," just pure, unfiltered conversation. I want a chat mate where we can be silent together or send paragraphs of text when life gets crazy. Whether it's venting about work, sharing music,… read more

Devine Accomplishment

Enters into possession of undreamt of Wisdom & Strength & Piece. And realizes that all forces of the Universe, Aid & Protect he's footballs, who is Master of his Soul. Would you scale the highest Heaven. Would you pierce the lowest Hell. Live in dreams of constant Beauty, for in bases thinkings… read more

Sometimes I have to remind myself of this after spending decades masking

28 Agender For Man

Sexuality: Apothisexual, asexual Gender: Agender Age: 28 State: California Looking for: a physically strong; not short; good tempered; LEFTIST; LITTLE TO NO body hair/willing to remove it due to sensory processing disorder, asexual man; 24-31; willing to relocate to California; loves to sing;… read more

Chill but masking

Feels quite accurate

Tell me something about yourself. Something you don't normally share with others.

I hate wearing make up. I feel like im masking my authentic self when I do. Anyone else feel this way? Infjs in particular? It doesn't have to be make up, not showing up as your authentic self, does it bother you?