Consider the phrase “be real with me” colloquially means “be honest with me”. Also “real talk”, “your real self”, etc.

How can mirrors be honest if our eyes aren’t honest?

Kid wasn’t wrong, in fact, was quite right. People are in denial about their outward appearances never mind other things) all the time. People with anorexia see themselves as overweight when they may actually be dangerously underweight. People think they’re ugly when they’re not. (Conversely, may think they’re really hot about when they’re not.)

I know someone who had uterine fibroids. It didn’t really bother her otherwise, so she just let them be, until people started congratulating her on being pregnant. (Then she had them removed.)

Tai chi, my people. It’s often thought of as an old person’s activity, but it’s great to start young to keep yourself feeling young.