Niftybit: Role Play

Let's face it, pretending to be something we're not (e.g. "faking it") is often necessary for establishing new bonds. It has developed in response to our desire to surround ourselves with people who are either like us or who we admire and respect.  In most cases, the front is simply an amplified part of who we are already. In those cases in which we are not really the person we are portraying, it is important to have a strong sense of self so that we do not lose our identity while playing a role.  Love yourself unconditionally first.  Then pretend to your heart's content.