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Masks are a defence mechanism and should be the default standpoint going into any new relationship. 

Step one is to decide which mask to wear. You will always start with fighter and look for a threat; if they're clear then choose a downstream mask: businessman, athlete, father, etc.

If someone is worth getting closer to, break the ice and start to remove the mask. The ice is not to be broken before this. The ice is a free defence mechanism.

The real self will be shown to people who have been selected as good manipulators, or people who rely on you.

Batteries will drain with both the masked-fake and unmasked-real interaction type so alone-time is essential and must be respected.

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