Social media trust issues

I content create and I love what I’m doing but I tend to have trust issues on who truly wants to be friends with me FOR ME. I had people coming straight to my face telling me “I wanna be friends with you cause I considered you as famous!” I’m really just tryna create content cause that’s what I like to do but stuff like this makes me wanna stop and be a more private person.
Idk if anyone can relate TT I know the best way is to ignore but i sometimes question the people around me which is really not fair to them…is there a mindset I should change and follow ><

Hi @user1394,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts so honestly. It’s completely valid to feel conflicted when you’re unsure if people value you for who you are or for the image they perceive. Let’s work through this together. :blush:

When people explicitly express their attraction to you, it’s natural to feel guarded. That’s not a reflection of weakness—it shows that you value authenticity in relationships, which is a great strength.

It can be difficult to identify others’ intentions; instead, you can try reflecting on your own values. Ask yourself:

  • What qualities do I value in a friend?
  • What does a meaningful friendship look like to me? Focusing on what you want can help you recognize when someone aligns with those values.

Your desire to become more private is understandable. Instead of completely withdrawing, consider setting clear boundaries. For example:

  • Spend time observing how new friends act over time. Genuine friendships often reveal themselves through consistent actions, not words.
  • Share parts of yourself gradually, giving space to assess their sincerity.

Trust isn’t about immediately believing everything someone says—it’s about giving people the chance to show you who they truly are. Instead of starting from mistrust, consider starting from neutral ground. Remind yourself: *“I’ll give this person space to share their intentions, but I’ll stay aware of my boundaries.”

To help identify who values you for YOU:

  • Observe how they treat you when the focus isn’t on your content creation or “fame.” Do they support your passions without making it about themselves?
  • Ask yourself if the friendship feels reciprocal—are they just taking, or are they also giving?

It’s okay to question relationships sometimes. It shows that you care about meaningful connections. Be kind to yourself when you notice doubts creeping in—acknowledge the thoughts and gently redirect them.

And It’s great that you’re reflecting on this—it shows how much you value authenticity in your relationships. If you’d like, we can work through examples of how to navigate specific situations. You’ve got this! :blush:

I see! Thank you for this ^^

I can be just normal frens w u

Sureee why not :))))

Wat content do u put out? I put out songs but seems like content marketing has to be done to market the songs n i have no interest in making content

Hi~ I do mainly vlogs and fashion content! I love to also sightsee and do photography!

Cool. Whats the fashion style that u usually do? So u shoot n edit by urself