It’s easier to laugh

Whenever asked a serious question, my typical answer would be some kind of joke… a desperate move to evade a deep and serious conversation. Why do I keep doing this? Well, I actually don’t do it on purpose… it just happens… I guess I’m just afraid of opening up… of crying…of showing deep emotions, perhaps because I hate it when I feel vulnerable… because i don't want to be perceived as weak.....because sometimes it's just easier to laugh….