Difference Between Mean and Real

When people ask my opinion on things, I like to keep it real with them because to me, REAL means being honest with someone and letting them know what they need to know; basically, the non-sugar coated truth. If I'm being mean, that means that I want to hurt your feelings; basically, I intend on hurting you with every word I say. That's being mean. Being real is telling you the truth, telling you the things that other people sugar-coat so that it doesn't hurt your feelings. I'm not like that; keep it real with people so that when I want an honest opinion, people will keep it real with me. Maybe it's because I'm blunt when I say everything but that's an aspect I can't change; sorry. So, is me being REAL the same thing as me being MEAN? I think not. so, until next time, keep keeping it real.