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5 Reasons you can't discuss your emotions with your loved-ones

You have great, loving, well-meaning people around you. You have your partner, your children, your family and your friends who all care so much about you. You know you can count on them and that they really want to be there for you. Yet, you choose to keep these emotions to yourself. I understand you. You don't have to feel bad if there are certain issues you don't feel comfortable discussing with your loved ones. It's human to feel this way. Here are 5 reasons why you can't discuss your emotions with your loved ones.


Reason number 1:

You know they will not understand you fully


Talking about emotions is difficult, because the majority of people in the world are still lost when it comes to emotions. For a lot of people emotions are uncharted territory. And you don't want them to misinterpret your emotions, which are hard already for you as they are.


Reason number 2:

You don't want them to worry about you, because there is nothing to worry about.


It's in our human nature to worry about our loved ones, because we care so much about them. Expressing your emotions might trigger them with their own stuff, which can cause conflict you're really cannot have on top of what you're already going through. Also, because of this you don't feel completely free to explore your emotions, to stumble and fall in search of the right words. You feel like you have to walk on eggshells while trying to explore your emotions because you don't want them to feel hurt.


Reason number 3:

You're afraid they will see you differently

There are just stuff about us that we don't want to reveal, because it can trigger judgment from the other person.


Reason number 4:

You don't want to be a burden to them

You've expressed your emotions about this a few times already. And they're starting to think you're being a nag. Or worry about you. Or think you should take action already. This atmosphere is not making you feel safe and free to explore, express and process.


Reason number 5:

You can't discuss it with your partner because it's about him/her. You can't discuss it with your children, because it might wound them. You don't want to discuss it with your friends or family, because you don't want them to have an opinion about him/her that is not fair to your partner.


If one of the above reasons is the reason you're keeping your emotions to yourself, know that you have another option than to keep it inside and struggle in isolation and silence. You're not alone, many people have these objections and worries. In cases like these, your alternative is to talk with a professional. Someone who is trained to understand your emotions, who wouldn't judge you, who can help you explore, express and process your emotions. Who will treat your emotions as sacred and as normal. Who is there fully for you. You don't have to hold in, perform or censor yourself. You can just surrender to the flow of your body and witness what comes out of you.n


I created The Emotional Care Sessions especially for you. Because I believe we all deserve to be deeply heard, witnessed, supported and understood.


Allow me to help you take care of your emotional world.





With love,


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