Whenever I open social media, I see so many fake smiles and pretending faces. Everyone is trying to show that they are the happiest person on earth. But deep down, I know they are not really happy.
They just want to look happy in front of others. It feels like they are living a double life - one for the camera, and one behind the screen.
I don’t understand why people can’t be real with themselves. Why is everyone so focused on showing off instead of being honest? A mature person can easily see that most of these posts are fake.
These influencers, these so-called content creators, they show a life that doesn’t even exist in reality. They act like everything is perfect. But we all know, no one’s life is perfect.
What’s the point of living, earning, and working hard if you can’t be true to yourself? You are only pretending to be happy among people and surroundings.
And you think by doing that, you’ll feel better? No, it just makes things worse. You lose your real self in this process. A genuine smile comes only when your heart is at peace, not when you fake it for a post.
Nowadays, people are just doing things to show others, not because they enjoy it. They go on trips, they buy expensive things, they eat at fancy places - just to click pictures and upload them.
They care more about comments than the actual experience. That’s not happiness. That’s just pressure. And it’s sad.
The problem is, people have made social media their world. They compare themselves with others all the time.
If someone posts something nice, they feel jealous. If they don’t get enough likes, they feel bad. Slowly, they forget what really matters - being real, being satisfied, and being mentally happy.
I’ve seen people who are struggling but still post like everything is fine. And I’ve also seen people who stay low-key but are genuinely peaceful. That’s the difference. Happiness is not about showing. It’s about feeling. It’s about being real, even when the world is not.
Let people pretend. That’s their choice. But if you want real peace, stop faking. Be honest with yourself. Live for your own self, not for social media.
Because in the end, when you look back at your life, you’ll remember the real moments, not the ones you created just for a post.