Tears or fears? Also Tears for Fears were awesome (random not random thought)

Pretty sure my wife saw me tear up but never really cry. No idea why but I just don't anymore.

We did however share everything. She is the only person that knew me completely and sometimes I think we knew each other better than we knew ourselves.

In a word, no. I was in fact punished if I expressed any feelings that were anything less than happy and content. Every time I tried to explain how I feel, how I had a bad day, I was told in no uncertain terms it was all in my head, I was wrong and had a problem, and needed to get over it.

It was as though I'd committed a horrible crime by not being perfect, and an even greater one by wanting to talk about it.

So, yeah. I don't open up to people, really honestly at all any more. When the person and people closest to you, who are supposed to support and care about you, beat you up for being open, you shut down.

I'd love to. But theres still the underlying perception of weakness that comes with such displays. So although they at the time want nothing more than to make it better, it'll affect how they see you in the future. Just ask my now ex-girlfriend....

Yes, absolutely. To me, the three most important things in any relationship are trust, honesty and communication. And I've always been adapt at knowing exactly how and what I feel. Telling the person you love should be easy, they should be the one you trust and value the most.

I have been doingit so long with my wife (second) that it just feels normal and part of our mutual trust.

No current partner but yeah, no problems sharing when I do.

Are you kidding. If I didn't she would kick my butt. Sharing feelings "NOW" was a big thing for her. And that's what I learned, albeit slowly.

Yes concern and love

I share my feelings and emotions with all my friends. I'm very open. If it makes my friends uncomfortable to see the real me, they aren't very good friends.

Yes. It made us stronger as a couple.

No problem sharing but sometimes what I share is more than others can handle. My emotions come on intensely and that frightens others. I don't care to frighten anyone!

I don't have a partner, but I don't find emotional disclosure easy. There are a few friends that I can openly talk to and I cherish them! I do feel better after talking to them about my worries. Just talking about such issues seems to help.

All the time. A feeling of not having to travel journey alone.

Good question