never let people know too much about you irl

[Slayer]

it's not even about trying to act mysterious or edgy (though you can get this reputation as a byproduct) but rather a way to mentally offload social responsibility and objectively manage your relationships with others by not giving them your own personal weaknesses to exploit

don't be totally aloof, even try to act super friendly if you're capable, but keep all people at a healthy distance so you never get hurt

 

[brain]

2x

 

[Slayer]

the first time a girl told me "you're so confusing" I knew this was a legit lifestyle

 

[pfl]

Learned this a long time ago
What’s the point in telling normies anything when they use it against u

 

[greycel]

Agreed OP
You lose more from them knowing than whatever you can potentially gain

Very little to gain especially since you're not doing the activity with them.
It's just filler in conversation, that can be substituted with anything else

But it often leads to the other feeling left out and sometimes even envious

 

[alexander57]

The less you say, the less they can hurt you. Also lie about your life/hobbies/.. if you are not NT

 

[ROPEBYATHOUSANDMOGS]

it's not even about trying to act mysterious or edgy (though you can get this reputation as a byproduct) but rather a way to mentally offload social responsibility and objectively manage your relationships with others by not giving them your own personal weaknesses to exploit

don't be totally aloof, even try to act super friendly if you're capable, but keep all people at a healthy distance so you never get hurt

People will naturally reveal things to you if you're a good listener

 

[Altruist]

True. Made this mistake way too many times