Recently, I asked the men of the BuzzFeed Community to share how they know it's time to open up to someone. The results weren't exactly an open book, but men across the internet are sharing when they know to let the shields down: 1. "If one has had bad experiences, one might be much more selective about opening up. One of my options is to speak in the third person, such as, 'I know someone who...' or, 'Someone behaved like this...and what should I do if they do it again?'" — thatvillageidiot 2. "I tend to open up to everyone. I'm not full of emotions, but no one can use your emotions against you when you own them." — visionarycadet117 3. "When I choose to do so. That is not really something men naturally do." — laughingcloud863 4. "Like I'm going to fall for that. You just want me to show emotion so you can use it against me later." — angrymouse 5. "You tell her about all your insecurities, fears, and issues that you have dealt with or are currently dealing with.…