Honestly, those three words "how are you", are short, yet powerful words.
Most times we don't give genuine answers when we are asked. We just give the national anthem:, "I am fine", "I am okay" or "I am good."
But, are we really fine? Are we really okay? Are we really good?
Well, I think the best response will be that we only share to those who we can freely open up and share to. Others we will just respond with the usual.
Also, it is really difficult to know what to say or how to console or motivate people in this category.
However, we will try our best to be there for them. Most times, our presence worths more than whatever we say.
I remember how these words broke me down a few weeks ago.
I did not even realize I was that vulnerable.
I thought I had it together until I heard those words and the flood gates of Heaven opened with rain!
Yeah, I did that for a long long time because I wanted to believe everything was fine.
Not really.
Some of us have mastered the art of masking our worries and pains..
I totally agree with you on this.
Personally, I don't really share with people for several reasons except the 1% of the 1% in my life.
I've been there and truly words don't cut it.
It's like pouring water on a duck's back!