~Have You Ever Walked on Egg Shells?~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
Valdosta, Georgia
April 4, 2019 5:01pm CST
Hey everyone! I hope you're doing amazing!! =) God loves you so much and He wants you to be HAPPY.
One way to gain great joy is to be selfless in a selfish world! You can't imagine how amazing it feels to show God's love in a broken world.
So, to the question..Have you ever walked on egg shells? Not even on purpose by someone but because you just care so much about not hurting someone?
Like, example...if someone just lost their fur baby the last thing I want to bring up is my cat or dog in front of them.
If someone lost their parent, I would hate to bring up mine.
Same thing with a spouse-death or divorce, I don't want to talk about my spouse to them.
However, sometimes it's hard to have a conversation when trying to avoid certain subjects-don't you think?
Anyway, just so you know I'm praying for all of you and more so for those that have been through something especially difficult lately. =( I won't pretend to know why or what you're going through but I am here for prayers or to talk if needed! 
Image by For God's Glory Photography
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19 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Apr 19
@NJChicaa I suppose you are right. I try to love so much, I just never want to hurt anyone by bringing up sore subjects. I'm glad you responded, thank you.
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@NJChicaa (127123)
• United States
4 Apr 19
@LovingMyBabies Those sore subjects are always there in the person's mind. And they aren't sore for other people so naturally they would talk about them. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Apr 19
@NJChicaa I always think of how someone else is feeling at the time of my response. Therefore I try to be mindful and show extra care.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Apr 19
@amadeo I wish the same for you!
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.@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr 19
@LovingMyBabies I was thinking about your post this morning. Sometimes I get the feeling like the other person KNOWS very well what we're walking on eggshells too . . . that can be kinda awkward too.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Apr 19
@much2say I am not sure what you mean, can you explain it further? Not trying to make you spill the beans or anything, just want to make sure I don't take it a different way than you intend it to be if that makes sense.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Apr 19
@much2say Yes, I think we all do at times without meaning to.
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@noni1959 (13017)
• United States
5 Apr 19
I don't avoid mentioning an animal, spouse etc since most want others to be normal around them. It gives them some reality when they are feeling in a fog from their loss. It may give them an opening to talk about their loss. I know there may be some who don't want a conversation that will bring up their loss but I haven't see it myself.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
7 Apr 19
I wouldnt say that i walk on eggshells, but i do pick my words wisely.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Apr 19
@Courtlynn You worded it much better than I did, thank you! That's exactly what I meant. =)
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
5 Apr 19
I've grieved for lost parents and a late miscarriage. I've struggled with my relationship with my husband. I've occasionally wanted to string one or another of my children up by their toenails.
Never, EVER have I wanted my friends to feel they needed to filter what they said in front of me.
Friendship is about honesty and about sharing the ups and downs of life. When circumstances seem to be at their darkest it's comforting to know that other people are still experiencing joy.
Walking on eggshells is what happens when a relationship is broken and the parties involved are avoiding having to deal with the situation.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Apr 19
@SophiaMorros I think online it's much harder because you cannot hear a tone with it-which is why I am more careful here to keep in check the words I say/type. Being cautious because the tongue is such a powerful weapon and I never want to tear down-only uplift as my Father calls me to do.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Apr 19
@SophiaMorros I don't mean tear down in that way. I think everyone is different. One may be happy even though they are miserable and someone else may be brought more sadness about their own situation since they aren't the happiest at the moment. You just have to kind of judge our words the best we can. =)
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@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
7 Apr 19
@LovingMyBabies Sharing your personal joys and sorrows doesn't tear down anyone (unless you're sharing hurtful words about someone else) .
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@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
5 Apr 19
If the person knows you and your character, they are not likely to be offended, or hurt. However, you are right in that if you know a topic might be upsetting to someone..it is better that they bring it up themselves first.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
5 Apr 19
It's difficult to be lukewarm, there are times we have to be either hot or cold without stepping on other people's sensitivities.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Apr 19
@louievill I just love so much that at times it's hard to say something because I know they are hurting, I'd hate to make it worse.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Apr 19
@jstory07 Yes the last thing I want to do is hurt someone. I'm called to love and I want to do that always. Not hurt.
@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
5 Apr 19
I try very hard not to hurt anyone or make them feel sadness with the words I say.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Apr 19
@Tampa_girl7 I do the same. We are called to love and part of that is compassion so it's hard at times. 
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Apr 19
Yes I have did that.
God id good!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Apr 19
@andriaperry I really never want to hurt anyone, especially if it can be avoided.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
4 Apr 19
Yes, we sometimes need to feel the "pulse," so we can extend our friendly gestures. That's a very beautiful flower in your photo!
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
4 Apr 19
@acelawrites Yes I try to think of how someone is feeling when I respond.
Thank you, it's actually a beautiful weed in my yard! Everything God makes is so gorgeous and I love capturing it with my photo's! =)
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr 19
I have never been in that situation.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Apr 19
@Johnroberts I'm glad you don't have to worry about possibly hurting someone, unintentionally that way.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
5 Apr 19
@Josie_ Yes and not for arguments sake, just out of love.
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@josie_ (10033)
• Philippines
5 Apr 19
@LovingMyBabies _As long as we have empathy for the other person. It's all that matters.
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@LeaPea2417 (40026)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Apr 19
Sometimes, I may bring up a subject with someone who is sad because I have had the same thing happen, for example, if someone has had a miscarriage, I can empathize with them because I had one. Does that make sense?
@mynameiskate (2658)
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5 Apr 19
Sometimes it can't be helped. Like asking a blind person if they see meaning do they understand?
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