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

Be honest, relax and start talking... I guarantee they will understand and respect you for your honesty.

Be confident and believe in how you feel! Nobody can make you look silly, it's all in how you feel. If you feel as though your feelings are important, nobody should be able to make you think otherwise.

Expressing feelings upfront is actually incredibly bold. Even some of the strongest body builders are to weak to lift that amount of weight of their shoulders...or in this case- chest.

The ability to express your feelings is not weak at all. It is actually a very strong thing and very few people are able to do it. Everone has feelings and most people want to express them but are afraid of being judged, when in truth noone is going to judge you for telling the world who you are, what you are about and what you feel. Your feelings are what makes you you. Without feelings the world would be a harsh place, with no love, or new ideas or emotion. So let your feelings out and don't be afraid of what others think because they have feelings too and you might teach them how to show their feelings too :)

Don't smile, keep a serious face even if you won't to giggle out of embarrassment. Or run out of shyness, keep on the face and watch your body language follow.

Do not think about looking silly or weak. It may be difficult for you to get over your anxiousness, but confidence is key in being taken seriously. If you give the person you are speaking to a whole hearted answer, they should respect your opinion and listen to what you have to say.

your feelings are never silly or weak! Tell them how you feel and if they don't feel the same.. there's more fishies!

People have no choice but to accept steadfast conviction. And the truth is something one should never be ashamed of.

This is all about self-awareness and control, for me. When I am in control and I know where my feelings are originating, it is much easier for me to discuss them with a more "professional" tone. This allows me to feel much more confident sharing my experiences and feelings with others.

We tend to avoid expressing our feelings in order to avoid feeling embarrassed or unsupported. With the right people you won't have to feel like that, as they will understand your openness and will be able to get to know you better. All beginnings have a little bit of embarrassment in them. This is not a reason to avoid expressing ourselves just the way we can. It will be better than you think.