Issues With 'Opening Up'
By jess_meow
@jess_meow (229)
United States
December 22, 2006 9:39am CST
I've been told on more than one occasion that I have a problem with opening up to people. Like, when I had a boyfriend, and it came time to talking about how I felt about him, I'd clam up and refuse to talk, or I'd try to change subjects. I'm not a very touchy, feely sort of girl. I like to watch monster movies, I used to play in sports, and the Army sounds like a great career move to me.
Anybody have a few suggestions?
1 response
@Fallingleaves (229)
• United States
22 Dec 06
I can relate to your issue and over the years it has improved somewhat. I think it has a lot to do with trust and self preservation. Imagine a wall going up to protect yourself from confrontation or getting hurt by what your say. I think it takes a lot of practice to bring that wall down to let your true-self shine.
@jess_meow (229)
• United States
22 Dec 06
That's it, basically. I'm not really afraid to show my true self, it's just hard to get past my memories of being let down, you know?
@Fallingleaves (229)
• United States
22 Dec 06
What if I told you that during the course of your life, there will be many more disappointments? For lack of a better term, it sucks, I know. I was fortunate to cross paths with a friend whom I love dearly that helped me, a little at a time, to learn to trust even if it meant getting hurt again.
