I'm Fine

I would never consider myself a liar. Something that is important to me is knowing that the people around me are honest and truthful, but this quote made me pause and consider that, perhaps, I too, am a liar more than I realize. At times, we all claim to "be fine" when we are far from it! We answer, "How are you?" with "Fine." Isn't that what people want to hear? Do you really want to unload your worries, problems and sadness on someone else who innocently asks, "How are you?" Do they REALLY want to know the real answer to "How are you?" Do you really want to hear someone else's answer to that question? Is it just social and polite to ask? Is it just easier to answer, "I'm fine."
Sometimes, I am not fine! How about you?