“Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” — Edward Snowden
Let that sink in. Privacy isn't about hiding something. It's about having the space to be yourself without someone peeking in. It's a basic need, not a shady habit.
This applies not just to governments and tech companies—but to everyday life. Sometimes, even the people closest to us forget that. Friends, partners, parents, colleagues—out of love or concern, they may cross a line. And sometimes, we are the ones who cross it.
We ask questions that are too personal. We snoop. We push someone to share before they’re ready. Maybe we mean well. Maybe we’re just curious. But when someone pulls back or looks uncomfortable, that’s our signal. We’ve intruded.
It doesn’t matter if you’d be okay sharing the same thing. What matters is that they are not. Privacy is deeply personal. It’s not one-size-fits-all.
If you ever feel unsure, just ask: “Is it okay if I ask about this?” If the answer is no, step back. Respectfully. Quietly. No guilt trip. No pressure.
Privacy is trust. When you respect someone’s boundaries, you earn more of it. When you ignore them, you lose it—fast.
So let’s normalize this: not everyone has to share everything. Even with people they love. And that’s okay.
Respect privacy the way you’d want yours respected. That’s how real connection grows—through trust, not intrusion.
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