Thoughts & Feelings

[dudelovenext]

Sometimes it's really hard to let someone know exactly what you're thinking or feeling. Somewhere down the line I just got used to telling people what I thought or felt. It's not 100% of the time, but at least most of the time when I do say something I can usually word it in a tactful manner.

Even still, there are some things that, when you write them down or say them, they just don't seem to have any tact. As much as you might not want to hurt another's feelings...well, it's better to get things off your chest rather than let them fester.

If nothing else, there is one thing I will continually strive for in the life; the courage to share my thoughts and feelings, and the wisdom to know how to word them.

I might have more to add to that, but I'm seriously about to pass out. Nighty night...

Comments

OHkyt...TAKIN SERIOUSL

[osiris-n.livejournal.com]

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Re: OHkyt...TAKIN SERIOUSL

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

This coming week is busy, but the week after, when I'm all healthy, we should get together! :)

[weavermatic.livejournal.com]

Hey Steve, want to meet up & have a couple drinks sometime this week?

[anime-matrix.livejournal.com]

Hey Steve ^_^. I thought I'd post in your LJ.

I've learned that if something really is bothering you, it is better to just come out and say it. Even if you mean what you say with the absolute best intentions to not offend, I have found that's virtually impossible- at least in some social circles.

It's kind of like the situation the other half of a couple you know is cheating on their gf/bf. Do you tell the other person or do you do nothing? No matter what you do (or choose not to do), someone's feelings are going to get hurt.

Now I sound like I'm rambling. If there's ever anything you want to tell me, let me know ^_^.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Hiya Tabitha! :)

Yeah, you're right. Honestly really is the best policy. I'm always careful how I word things...and some things are harder to word than others. It's not so much sugar coating it...just there are ways to say the exact same thing and not come off so harsh.

Thanks Tabitha. :)

[aqui.livejournal.com]

...Oh, bravo! *applauds merrily* I strive for the same goals.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

I would hope everyone does. :) My intent is to never hurt someone (maybe in a few very RARE cases) but to let someone know my feelings; if I'm hurting them, well...they're my thoughts and feelings, and I'm not doing it to be malicious.

[namastegiggles.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I can always count on you for hugs. You're too awesome! *huggles*

I Agree

[hentainobaka.livejournal.com]

I try to say what I think when I think it. That way at least I am being honest. Hate me or not, I would like it to be for being honest.

Re: I Agree

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Exactly!

[fearless-son.livejournal.com]

I feel that way often. I try to be as sincere as I can, while still being tactful. Sometimes that is just not quite possible. However I think that letting it fester only makes things worse in the long run.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Festering is bad, I agree. :(

[weavermatic.livejournal.com]

Everybody knows I just say it how it is.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

That's true, I don't think I've ever had a problem with you not letting on how you're feeling or what you're thinking.

[quetz.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that I can be utterly honest with you, at least....and I'm glad that you let me. Usually I don't have to try to be tactful--I simply am, because I don't want anyone to get hurt--but there are times when it's necessary to mask my thoughts & feelings, even to those closest to me, and those hurt the most. If it were just Fear, it could be overcome, but it's far more complicated than that.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

It's not a problem. :) Honesty is a great thing among friends; after all, they're the ones you're supposed to be able to be the most honest with and not get pissed when you share your true feelings.