How can I tell someone how I'm feeling without looking silly or weak?
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There are so many ways... Try to figure out what your beloved like to do, and suprise him/her. And when you see that everything is going well, just tell what is going on your mind. Sometimes being spontaneous is much better than thinking to much about making the moment perfect.
The biggest factor comes down to the ability to be real. It's about taking the mask off and saying what's really in your heart instead of making vague statements that don't allow others to really understand what you are feeling. Most people respect honesty and aren't going to judge you for expressing how you really feel.
Anonymous
June 7th, 2015 10:51pm
Just go for it! Your feelings are never weak or silly and seeing as many people can never activly express how they're feeling, you're being the strong person here!
Sharing your feelings isn't something that is silly or weak - there is incredible strength in being vulnerable.
Some times I find it can be a lot about picking the right time and staying calm, a time when you're both able to give each other full attention - and/or also when the feeling or emotion is relevant. If it's a smaller thing, as soon as possible is a good time, and calmly stating "Hey, I just wanted to let you know I am feeling [x]" or "Hey, you know that thing that happened/you did. I just feel really {x}". And leave it, you don't have to fight with someone about how 'reasonable' your feelings are, if the person tries to justify or excuse or refute how you feel or the situation, just stay calm - repeat what you said i.e "I understand what you're saying, but it still made me feel [x] and it's important to me you know" and then consider closing down the conversation (i.e "Okay, I don't want to fight about this, I just needed to let you know how I am feeling.")
It's never weak or stupid or silly to communicate who something has made you feel, but trying to stay calm and on point will help prevent it from turning it into a fight or leaving you open to being put down or invalidated.
Ask first if they're available to talk about something serious. I personally don't think the bravery of asking for help or coming out with your feelings is weak or silly in any way, but sometimes people don't understand and that's why my advice would be to ask first if they'd be okay to listen.
You need to understand that telling someone how you feel is neither silly nor weak. The other person's perception of you isn't who you are. You should only answer your own conscience. Let not another discern who or what you are.
Telling someone honestly how you feel is not silly nor week its being honest. Honestly is hard to come by these days.
Be confident in your feelings. Talk about them decisively and concisely. Feelings are not silly, so believe that.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2015 4:13am
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Anonymous
September 27th, 2015 9:04pm
Just tell them. The only way to feel better is to talk to someone. No matter how silly yo seem to them.
Convey your thoughts in a calm and delicate manner. Even though your feelings are something that might be having a hard time controlling, you have the capability to assess how you feel and transmit that way however you want. You are not weak for showing how you feel. If anything, you are brave for doing instead of keeping it all bottled up.
You first have to trust the person and you can bring up the situation and tell them about your feelings along with it, like if your friend isnt talking to you and you're feeling ignored or betrayed. You can bring it up as "hey you havent been talking to me lately and i'm feeling kind of betrayed"
Just by being honest. Sometimes we feel uncomfortable or awkward because we do not know the outcome of the situation. Never feel worried about the way you feel.
I think you should just be honest about how your feeling, as what your feelin no matter what it may be is important and if it's what your feeling then it isn't silly or weak. So therefore just be honest :)
Anonymous
December 26th, 2015 10:07pm
You don't look silly or weak when you tell someone how you feel. Instead it shows them that you trust them and they will support you.
Be yourself, be courageous and tell the person. He/She will admire you for it for as long as you will be together.
why is looking silly or weak a bad thing? I think it shows you're human! so your intentions are all that matter if they think you look silly or weak you put yourself out there
Emotions make us vulnerable. Open up to those who respect your emotions and who would gladly respect them.
Telling someone how you feel isn't silly or weak at all, it takes guts, courage, bravery and strength to open up about yourself, to be vulnerable to someone... Talk to the person while you two are alone so it's just the two of you and you can practice what you want to say, if that can help you.
Anonymous
December 24th, 2015 2:15pm
You are not week or silly when you tell someone how you feel. It's an important thing to do. But there is one more important thing. You need to choose the right person.
Person who doesn't make you look silly or weak.
Anonymous
December 24th, 2015 8:47am
The best way to tell someone how you feel without looking silly or wear is confidence! You will most likely be respected if you show confidence in your words!!
You can tell someone that you are feeling anxious, by stating exactly why you feel that way. You are not judged here.
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2015 11:37am
Be straightforward.Tell that someone what you are feeling. No one could be called silly or weak just by expressing their feelings. And the fact that you admit something is a sign of being bold and brave.
People will appreciate it if you tell them how you're feeling. Speaking up about your feelings won't make you look silly or weak, it will make you look strong and brave. People are always willing to help when they know you're not doing well. You don't have to be scared to open up, it's nothing to be ashamed of.
Sit down with them. Say you have to tell something about yourself. Have them be a trusted friend and don't hold back.
Try not to laugh, don't wave your problems off.
just say to them how you honestly feel towards them. they should respect how they feel about them and if they don't then maybe you should try finding someone else.
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 12:06am
Telling someone about how you are feeling is a very brave thing to do. When you release your feelings verbally, you become vulnerable to the person listening, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable in front of other people is extremely courageous and brave, very much the opposite of weak or silly.
First find someone that you know you can really trust, sit them down and say that there have been somethings bothering you recently that you want to talk to them about because you trust them. Tell them whats on your mind and you guys can talk about it together :) I recently used this strategy with my best friend and she has been so understanding and kind listening to me! And I promise you your problems aren't silly or weak, and if you ever need someone to talk to feel free to message me :)
Be confident in what you're saying. Even if that's not how you feel at all on the inside, just act confident and it will come out much better.
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