To start, I am a male who identifies a straight man and is generally masculine. I am 99% sure I am straight and I have never been into a crisis regarding my gender identity. I can still appreciate a well-groomed man but I wouldn’t consider that as being attracted. Also, I know I’m not sexually …
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My friends contributed a lot to my present identity, not only by influencing me to explore things but mostly by guiding me ever since we met many years ago. I met my most influential friends almost 10 years ago and I’ve grown a lot since then. Over the years, they have helped me realize my …
My online self is more silent. I don’t post much anywhere, I just like browsing and viewing other people’s posts. When I interact, I only do so through private messages. So, people won’t get to know me much by simply following me online. In real life, I’m more interactive and that’s where you’ll get to …
When I was young, I used to always ask my parents about everything since I was a very curious child. I thought of them as teachers since they would share to me how the world worked and what I have yet to learn. They were the ones who I learned from the most. In high …
I believe that the looking-glass self and dramaturgical model have been applicable for so long now with humans being social creatures. Different civilizations, from early tribes, have truly valued the views and opinions of others which is why humans have always tried to control their impression on others. Centuries ago, families were crazy about their …
I’d like to think I’m in the status of identity achievement since I’ve already tried to change my identity in the past and now I feel like I know who I am. In the past, when I started Junior High, I tried exploring a new identity. In grade school, I got some issues due to …
When I first learned of the different models and concepts of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, they seemed logical until it came to the psychosexual stages which felt disturbing to me since they involved erogenous zones and pleasure even for infants. His perspective involved sexual pleasures even at a young age but I remember my childhood as …
In handling my emotions, I mainly use situation modification along with cognitive change. They have become go-to moves for me that work most of the time especially when im stressed. I like to pause, take a deep breath and then take a hot shower so that I can relax myself before I continue working. I …
Recently, there have been many times where I’ve felt afraid going home late at night. I live near Esteban Abada (the street behind Katipunan Ave.) and the area near my corner has been known for many hold-ups, robberies, and other crimes. Since it’s pretty dark near my house and there are small sketchy alleys near …
Recently, after moving to Manila from Davao, I really had to be conscious about speaking in English. Back in Davao, I was really used to speaking mostly Bisaya with my friends. I would also speak in Tagalog but I never really preferred speaking English during conversations which is why I felt really awkward talking to …
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