YOUR WILL
Creating an image would be important for you. Most people try to be better in life and sometimes for others, but every time they try to be perfect, they end up losing a part of themselves.
No doubt the image would have received many praises, but it would be your personality, your looks, but how many know the real you?
Has someone noticed? The spark in your eyes when you smile from the heart. No right? Because it would be fake for them. All they pay attention to is how to be around you when they need something from you.
I'm not saying, everyone would be the same, but your experience tells you everything. From there you started to make high walls around you. So you can protect yourself from the outer force.
But I don't think it's necessary, it's not about who will betray you, it's about, are you able to face it on your own? Putting walls around you would not be the solution, but if you can make up your mind only then you can feel better in life.