Bluff.
Barney and Robin had been friends for over a decade. Robin always had been the one speaking honestly and being truthful. Barney would manipulate as per situations and would find it tough to be honest about almost anything.
If Robin wants to go to a new restaurant and Barney doesn’t want to, he’d bluff her by mentioning that he’s already been to that place. The same applies to movies, random meetings and many more situations. On the other hand, Robin will always be honest. If she doesn’t want to meet because she wants to chill at home, then that’s what she will say.
What just happened?
This is a classic case of bluffing which will then turn into manipulating and lying in order to escape from every situation.
What could have been?
I’ve been on both ends and I can tell you that bluffing, lying and manipulating will bring Barney nothing. Only stress and tension. Being truthful like Robin however brings clarity. Yes, people won’t like your answer. They might feel like you are ignoring them and might even distance themselves from you.
But don’t you worry. The real ones will stick back. They’ll be annoyed but won’t leave your side. Being honest is a blessing to your mind. It helps you be positive, stay motivated and plan for the future.
This post is written as part of the annual A to Z Challenge where for each day of April (except Sundays) I shall write a post based on the letters part of 26 alphabets.
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What is life without little bluff?
Ah!! That’s true 😉
Very true.
Yeah Rashi 🙂
Truth and Bluff goes hand in hand to be very honest. One has to walk on the thread very carefully to maintain the balance.
Well put Dipika. I just feel after a point, you don’t know if you’re still walking on the thread or just doing what you want to!
I like, like Robin, prefer honesty. I don’t trust people who try to manipulate, they only have their own interests in mind.
Happy A to Z!
Isa-Lee Wolf
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Hey Isa, Yes!
I was a Barney till few years ago.
I’m only trying to be a Robin every once a while.
The truth stings but at least I’m more clear than before.