It depends on the public. I think I am more myself in public than I am in private, at least when "public" means "strangers". It's much easier to relax and be myself when I don't know anyone. I try to stay that relaxed, comfortable person when I am with my friends.
But when I am with my family, I am very careful. Anything that any of them can interpret as me taking a side, changes the balance of power.
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But when I am with my family, I am very careful. Anything that any of them can interpret as me taking a side, changes the balance of power.