Open Spaces

Where I grew up we didn't have six foot privacy fences. Every yard was wide open and you could see straight into your neighbors yard. When I moved to Texas and everyone was divided by these big wooden fences, I was a little taken back. It took awhile to get use to and when I go home I always have a longing for the open space.

But, since we have had our fence knocked down and I get to live a little in that environment, I am finding myself very uncomfortable. I keep going around making sure our blinds are all closed and our doors are always locked. I feel like I am walking around with my pants down.

I am sad because I feel like this and we have to live all boarded up. Why is it this way?