How can I tell someone how I'm feeling without looking silly or weak?

You can tell someone anything. You just have to look for the right person. Parents are especially great to talk to.

I like to make a joke out of it. I put it out there a little bit at a time & see how they respond. Also if someone else says something similar it's a great way to help reassure them they're not alone & vent yourself

just tell them honestly tell them how long you have been feeling this way and why tell them that you are scared of telling them that you don't want to seem weak

It takes more courage and strength to speak your mind and open up with your feelings than it does to hide them.

The most important thing is to reflect on what you're feeling yourself -- that way, you know what you feel is as real as anything else. Confide in someone you trust first. I know talking about your feelings sounds scary, but people are nice, promise. Just be confident!

You can do so by being honest. And honesty isn't weak nor silly. One way could be to go straight to that person and say how things are.

showing your feelings is never silly or weak, if people really care about you, and im sure they do! they will understand no matter what, we've all been there sometime!

Honestly , try talking to them in private , be confident and be honest then they wontmake fun of you

You're better off just being straight up about it. Simply- "Look, i really like you. We should hang out some time?". That will show them you have confidence.

First of all, if you're telling someone you trust and someone who cares for you how you feel, then you won't ever come off as silly or weak. Having feelings and opening up about it doesn't mean you're silly or weak. For me, it means that you are strong--strong enough to acknowledge how you really feel, and strong enough to talk about it and process it with the help of another person. It means you are strong to be true to yourself. You can start by asking if it's okay if you share with them how you feel. Of course, if you are talking to a friend, they'll say yes and listen to you. You can be totally honest with them and they won't ever see it as a sign of weakness. :)

I have been in this situation, you'll never know until you try. Don't fret about how you'll look :) Let your feelings go and if that person cares they will understand no matter the circumstance.

Write down what you're feeling on a piece of paper, and talk about it with someone you trust in a slightly confident way.

So, Everyone has issues. No matter if its the Queen of the world, or Stinky Joe off the street.... Everyone has issues. Just say what you feel from the most honest part of yourself. Most people are kind and understanding in nature enough that they will not judge you for being honest. They will appreciate that honesty. Its human nature to care for others. I care. I want someone to be sincerely open and honest as they can with me and feel comfortable that I will not judge them. :)

Generally, you may feel that you are weak by not sharing how you're feeling, but you're the only person who feels that way. Sharing how you feel is important, if you don't talk to people about your feelings it will have a negative impact on your mental wellbeing. By sharing how you feel, you are being strong. It's always difficult to be open after being closed for so long but just gradually confide in someone close to you. By putting your trust on them you'll enable the two of you to share things you may not have shared before.

It's good to share your feelings. It can be hard at first because you might feel that people will see you differently, but that fear is your own assumption based on your own inbred notions. Most people probably won't see you as weak or silly just as you don't judge people like that when they trust you enough to open up to you. Realize that the fear is in your own mind and not really warranted. You're judging other people by assuming that they will judge. It's best not to get ahead of yourself and allow people to prove themselves without having to disprove your own set of inbred notions.

Anything that you say with a strong smile and a genuine heart cannot make you look silly or weak :)

Be confident about what you are feeling. It is not about what they think about your feelings. It is about you being brave enough and courageous to bless them with your beautiful mind. So just focus on yourself before worrying about them and looking silly or weak will be the last thing on your mind

Try to get them alone and just admit to them. I think that this would be percieved as a brave thing rather than silly or week. Honisty is sometimes the best answer.

The answer? You need to be more confident! If you are positive in what you are saying without any negatives to tell you otherwise, you can be more confident in what you are saying! The expectation of embarrassment or weakness is a cause that can possibly allow that cause to happen. People who actually think more on the positive side are more likely to adhere to those positive thoughts! Expecting yourself to do better and feeling confident in what you're doing can do really well for your ego and it can be a healthy improvement. Having an ego isn't bad, don't worry! It's perfectly fine to have a ego that supports yourself. "Looking silly or weak" is the idea of someone else's perspective on your actions. Not only is the expectation a key role to making your decisions negative or positive, assumptions are, too. If you assume the worst, then likely in time, you might actually feel that the worst might come true because you spent a lot of time believing it. Assuming the best can be good and it is good to believe the positive. It is healthy for your brain and your body. Of course, disappointment can happen and that isn't a bad thing all the time. Somethings can go in ways you don't expect and that is simply an opportunity to improve the next time you attempt something - To try again. A positive view and a lack of negativity can help a lot in your life! Learning more about speech and conversation can also help you be more confident in what you say! Those are just a few things to consider when talking to others about your feelings. I hope anyone else facing this problem benefits from this message and gets the help they need!

Just tell them. Your emotions aren't silly or irrelevant and they should be taken into account. If you need to vent to someone, do it. You won't look weak. The people with the most courage are able to tell someone how they really feel.

Great assertiveness statements or "I statements " include expressing how you feel when a situation occurs, how you would like the situation to change, and what you will do if the Situation does not change. Here is an example: (speaking to a friend who says inappropriate things about your weight--hypothetical scenario) "I feel angry and ashamed when you say negative things about my weight. I want you to stop giving me advice about my weight or making comments unless they are positive. If you say negative things about my weight I will end the conversation immediately."

You can do it by building your self confidence and building self esteem which will help you in the way.

I can accept that being vulnerable is a beautiful part of being human and allow the other person to love me in my weakness, thus creating true intimacy. If this is too threatening, I can journal out my feelings first in order to feel more comfortable with them before I share.

You just tell how you feel. Having feelings does not make anyone weak; it makes us human, stronger. You won't sound silly; you'll sound brave.

Telling someone that you aren't feeling well is not something you should have to be ashamed of. You should not feel guilty or embarrassed to bring up your well-being.

I guess a good start would be "i'm not sure i should be telling you this, but..." That way, you let them know about your insecurity, and you diminue the chance for yourself to look weird. You also seem strong if you add something like "I don't know how this looks to you, but i really had to get it off my chest" I truly hope that i'm not wrong and this works for you, it worked for me.

If you have to worry about looking silly or weak, I have to question why you would tell an individual how you are feeling.

Being vulnerable can be difficult sometimes as it can be interpreted/confused as being weak. In fact, it is a mature thing to do, you share how you feel when you are aware of those feelings. Find someone whom you could trust, someone who has good listening skills (listening attentively with empathy and not giving advice), nonjudgmental. If you are not certain who has those qualities, you could 'test' by telling the person for some feeling that is more general and not too deep or personal and see how they react to that. For example, if you are feeling sad about family matter but this requires some trust in someone to share, you may start by mentioning "I'm feeling a bit stressful about my work/school performance these days". Stress is quite a general thing anyone could face. See the response and decide if the person can be the person you share more personal and deeper things with.

Hello, this is an amazing question and I hope I can be of help. Honesty is the best policy! No one can make you feel silly or weak unless you allow them. It is sensible and strong to express your feelings. The real power is not allowing others' opinions to impact your own opinion of yourself. Therefore, be upfront, honest, and respectful with expressing your feelings. You'd be surprised with the level of admiration you may receive in return for doing just that. So remember, you can control your own thoughts and responses and can't control others. Therefore, don't worry, and expressing yourself is therapeutic. Holding things in can generate a mix of other emotions. I hope this helps.