[cdn2wheeler]

I used to be pretty much an open book, but found that being so open with my feelings, desires and inner thoughts wasn't necessarily a very good idea.

Don't get me wrong; I wouldn't erupt in a burst of tears anytime someone said, "Hey, howzitgoan?" nor would I saunter up to some fine young woman and say, "I find you attractive and would like to take you back to my place and (insert your own sexual connotation here)." {oddly enough, I did try this a couple of times just for kicks... the results were, uh, better than I expected... not sure why}

That said, I used to be much more open.

I've since come to realize that - rightly or wrongly - that I'm far better off just keeping my mouth shut. My personal default used to be openness; now it's caution. Want me to open up to you? I will, but you have to earn that right first.