I feel like this describes Utah a ton!
Everyone is guided by the LDS Religion here, Even if you aren't part of it (I'm not).
People feel the pressure heavily to be perfect or close to perfect! Many people will lie, Or be incredibly phony to give that illusion.
I wish people could be more real and authentic.
No matter what situation you've had in your life, There is at least one other person on the planet who has been through the same EXACT Situation that you have!
There is no point in trying to make yourself look better than you actually are, Everyone has tons of flaws! No one is perfect, Why can't we be ourselves?
I hope this world changes and gets more honest in general! I feel like it will be a much happier place.
I totally agree with everything you've said. Perhaps they don't realize that their flaws will be easier accepted than their pretense. But If we could speak more of the truth I think we could also solve many of the disagreements. But if we pretend, than we don't know what to solve.