How To Be Better at… Feelings

Ok so I am basically the kind of person who doesn’t talk about there feelings. And I really really don’t enjoy talking about deep emotional things, the thing is I have fiend who is really quite emotional. I. DON’T. KNOW. WHAT. TO. SAY. She’ll be there ranting about her feelings and I am just like “Yeah, I feel ya… Hungary?” Then she expects some deep emotional answer and I don’t know how to reply. I’m not gonna tell her my feelings, those are all put away in box with a pretty red bow on top. I usually just give a sarcastic comment, and change the subject. So any body got ideas on how to more effectively deal with my friend’s emotionalness?

Thanks

Category: Dating & Relationships Tags: feelings asked November 14, 2013

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adire99

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You must remember that your friend might need someone sometimes to vent too. You should remember when talking to her you should try to think about what you would want someone to say too you. Replying with a sarcastic comment and changing the subject might make her feel as though you don't care. You should try to open up more by simply telling someone little things that make you happy or sad and gradually build up. And remember letting someone open up to you or you opening up to someone else is a great way to strengthen friendships.

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Lexi Rose

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i'm the same way. you don't have to talk about your feelings if you don't want to. it'd probably be cool if we could. maybe just support her. think of things to say, and other ways to encourage her toward being better than whatever is bothering her. don't be afraid to say you don't know if you don't have an answer to something. maybe you can just talk it out and get to the cause of the bother and deal with it and move on. i'd think asking questions would be good. even if they're basic. try to relate too if you can. we're not all so different in a lot of cases. you sound pretty solid and maybe she thinks she can lean on you.

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Pinocchio