“Maybe it’s because if I were your friend, I’d like to know. Knowing hurts and makes me feel insecure, but I’d rather understand your pain than turning away.”
Tag Archives: insecruity
Why It’s OK to Seek Recognition
“Well, of course, all those things matter. That’s what society is after. It’s people like her who will succeed in life because she strives to climb the corporate ladder, to be successful and be rich.”
Sorry, I’ve Been Too Proud To Be Weak
“I thought I had to be strong for you. I thought I had to show only the positives so you can rely on me. I thought that’s what men are supposed to do. *confused*”
Teasing for You. Humiliation for Her
“Just… well, I think I’ve been embarrassed about taking longer in the bathroom, farting, and those kinds of things with my ex, so I always try to hide them.”
Are You a Prisoner of Views, Likes and Comments Too?
“Umm, you are not getting the usual number of views on this video you just posted… are you sure 10AM was your most popular hour?” *scratched head*
Relax, You Are Allowed to Hate Those You Love
“Just those things about… why are we even together? are we right for each other? maybe this is not going to work… yeah, you know I said them to hurt you back, right? Like I didn’t actually mean any of it…”
So You Hurt to Avoid Your Own Pain
That question hit me hard. Seven and a half years, we had never discussed either of our insecurities. We prided ourselves being the most stable couple for not fighting, but what we were really doing was avoiding.
You Don’t Need a Degree to Help
“Have you heard of the guy in Japan who opened a cafe next to the mountain cliff? He did that so he could offer coffee to those considering jumping. There are so many ways to help. You don’t need years of knowledge on cohort studies or comparative analysis to start.”
Understand Guilt and Pride Through Cheating
“Umm, I think you should know this… it’s really hard for me to say this because I’m his friend and also his roommate, but I just don’t think it’s right. And you have the right to know.”
You Are Not Under Attack
“It’s hard to have a conversation when neither side feels listened to. He feels insecure and seeks out comfort from you, and you may see his complaint as a personal judgment, so you defend yourself.”
