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Honey Langcaster James on Brits’ fear of rejection

19th January 2021
Posted by Johnny Jenkins

New research released today indicates that well over a third (38 per cent) of people admit they struggle to truly be themselves in front of their partners. 

The research carried out by Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn, which is part of a wider study to encourage self expression, found that nearly half (48 per cent) of all people surveyed do not feel comfortable being themselves in front of others, choosing to stick on a bit of a façade instead. An overwhelming three quarters of people feel they have to conceal their true self in front of colleagues, suggesting that many Brits feel uncomfortable in both their work and personal life. 

The aspects of their ‘true identity’ that Brits keep private include their hobbies and what they get up to in their spare time, which applies for 43 per cent of people surveyed. Two in five also admit they pretend to like or enjoy something, with one in seven saying they pretend most of the time, suggesting a lack of confidence to fully express themselves. 

Johnny discussed this with psychologist Honey Langcaster James

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