Being real means accepting who we are; we neither pretend nor hide our flaws or do anything to fit in.
Sometimes people fake who they are or what they have because they want to gain attention. They feel that by doing so, they will create more impact and gain popularity. Those people don't realize that the life of pretense never lasts. You always live in fear of being caught, life becomes more stressful, and the life you build based on pretense eventually falls.
Be authentic! You will feel the best, and when you are your best self, you not only create stronger connections but long-lasting ones.