ive recently realized that i have a hard time talking about myself and my problems to my friends. sometimes i feel like my problems are too boring or too weird compared to other peoples' problems.
for example, way one of my problems that i wish i could talk about is this problem itself. but i feel like i'll be judged badly and im scared that nobody will be interested long enough in what im saying to help me through it.
honestly, the only problem im comfortable with sharing is boy problems because there are so many diff ways you can go with it, and it is "socially acceptable" to have boy problems. everybody has them and boys are fun to talk about! but i dont really have that many boy problems, and its pretty boring to talk about one problem all the time.
ive never really let myself become vulnerable before, you see, so right now im trying to learn.so i just need advice on how to do this. thanks.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? askashleynow answered Saturday June 14 2008, 3:08 pm: I know exacly how you feel, you don't want to get judged or anything, but you still need to let it all out. What I would recommend for you is to have a diary.. Write all of your problems or whatever on there.. Also try yoga it makes me feel so much better. Tell your friends how you feel, since well they can't really help you if they don't know whats wrong right? Also, when people judge you, they are only judging thereselves. Don't let people bring you down or have an effect on how you act. Be yourself, people love you for who you are and no one else. I'm sure your friends will understand, and I'm sure they will not get bored or lose interest in what you have to say or your problems.. True friends, stick with you till the end. So you shouldn't have to hide anything from them. Goodluck, I hope this helped atleast a bit...
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HonestWealth answered Saturday June 14 2008, 1:56 am: Hello,
You sound just like someone I know. He has the same issues. He is my lover, best friend and soon to be husband.
He has learned how to deal with them through educating himself on the issues and why he has them.
animelove answered Saturday June 14 2008, 1:29 am: k...i know its hard trusting people but take a chance go 2 your closest friend and tell them your issue its not like theyll ignore you trust me theyll b there 4 you when you mostly need it they always are...especialy if you listen 2 there problems so just be open and honest w/ him or her...practice on a stuff animal if you need 2 its ok alot of people have this issue i had it once 2...:] so chillax and go 4 it!:)
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