Is It Right

Canada
February 9, 2010 10:50pm CST
Is It Right To Keep your feelings inside just because you are scared you will loose someone you really love? Let say your partner likes to do his way and your way is being rejected and it makes you feel bad and hurt sometimes, but you are afraid to stand up for your feelings because it might start a fight so you'd rather keep it.
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16 responses
• United States
10 Feb 10
In my opinion if you're with the person who is right for you then he, or she, is going to want you to tell them the way you like things and they will be happy to please you. If they love you they will want you to express yourself openly so they will know what kinds of things make you happy. If you have to be afraid to express yourself for fear of losing this person then you are definately with the wrong person.
• United States
10 Feb 10
Hi all, I mostly agree with dataminer... However I feel most issues that can become a relationship breaker should have been discovered before a serious relationship is truly established... If like most people you mask your true self in order to win this persons love or affection then later try to unvail your true self you have no one to blame for the dis-harmony in the relationship but your self... And yes if this difference is so radical from the persona that was implied the other cannot be blamed for leaving...
• Malaysia
18 Mar 10
I like to make my stand when it comes to making decision and I cannot accept being rejected without a good reason that can convince me. I think being afraid to speak up just because one is afraid to loose a love one is unreasonable because this will give advantage to the man/woman to do what ever he/she pleases. If one doesn't speak now, next time something unimaginable like having affair happen then will she/he wants to keep her/his mouth shut just because they are afraid to say something. Happy Mylotting :-)
@illfavors (590)
• United States
10 Feb 10
I think it's best to communicate your feelings. If you can't communicate with your partner, the lines of honesty can be jaded and the relationship can go south because holding things in can cause pain, confusion and even fighting.
• United States
10 Feb 10
It is not a matter of right or wrong here, it is a matter of what is better for yourself or a relationship, you should always voice your opinion, because if you keep everything to yourself, you are going to start build anger towards your couple and then things will go downhill, the key in couples relationship is to negotiate, besides if your partner really love you, he will do everything in his power to please you. If you voice your opinion always you will build a strongest and honest relationship with your partner, obviously there are things that you should keep for yourself, but most of the time you should be happy with the things that you do, instead of do something because that's the way your partner likes, and you don't say anything for fear to loose him.
@jamaiyi (66)
• Singapore
10 Feb 10
honestly speaking, i feel it is unwise to let your partner know your true feelings. hiding your feelings inside will make the affection your spouse have for you grow stronger and stronger.
• Philippines
11 Feb 10
its better to speak up and tell your partner what you feel but make sure you both decide in the end who to follow. in a relationship its gice and take and communication is a must.
@warvial (1146)
• Singapore
10 Feb 10
If your partner is one who listen and will change for the better, definitely it would be good to speak up for what you think is causing a strain in your relationship. Even if you don't think your partner will listen to you, it is still advisable if you could just get him/her to see down and have a chat about what you are not comfortable with. In a relationship, it takes two to work. Bottling things up and then only to "explode" when a fight occurs, you might think that it's your partner's fault only. But have you considered if you have highlighted out to your partner earlier on what's has gone wrong lately, things wouldn't have reach such a stage?
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
10 Feb 10
I think it is wrong to keep quiet. If you feel unhappy about something, open your mouth and say so. If that person really love and care for you, he will respect your feelings and input on any matter. You are your own person with feelings and that should always be respected.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
I think that opening up yourself on the things that you think or feel is your best option to make your relationship stronger... i understand your fear of being rejected or getting hurt, but it would be best on your part or even his if want you want to say or do should be acknowledged by your partner, even if it means starting a conflict. If love, care and understanding exist in your relationship, rest assured that things would work out fine.
@emgee26 (38)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
for me it's not right, cause love is all about give and take. and don't hide what you feel, tell him, it's really good if you communicate with him rather than to hide your feelings then he will do it over and over again.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
i think it is not right to hide what you feel just because you are afraid you might hurt your partner. a relationship should have an open communication where both of you have to say what you really feel. you just worsen a situation if you are hiding what you feel. i think it is better to have an argument than nothing at all and ending up regreting because you do not stand for waht you really feel. for me, i will appreciate more if my partner will be open to me, anything bad or good should be voice out for each one's improvement. if you mean nothing but good have the guts and the balls to stand up for your true feelings...
• South Africa
10 Feb 10
No it is not right. You will lose yourself. Soon you wont know who you are and what you want. Every thought will be about what he likes or not. To avoid a fight you will be tip-toeing around him. Say what you have to say even if it causes a fight. We are not lovers because we agree on everything but because we learn and grow from our differences. Good luck with your situation.
• India
10 Feb 10
ya think its wrong cuz it may lead to many problems... once we start hiding some things due to certain reasons,obviously it ll continue even the next time and so on.. so i think its better to speak everything frankly to our dear ones... but sometimes its really best to hold tongue it may lead to even prob with greater heights.. one has to think well b4 what he/she so that everything goes fine....
@kaylayoe (293)
• United States
10 Feb 10
In my opinion communication is the best key in a relationship. Your situation sounds similar to how me and my boyfriend used to be. We would fight because we didn't agree but we decided that if we really loved each other we would talk and compromise for one another. So, good luck with your boyfriend!
@jalucia (1431)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Sometimes it is best to hold your tongue. But, within a relationship, you should always be able to voice your opinion or let the other person know how you feel without being scared that they will leave. If you're in a relationship where you can't share your feelings you might as well be in bondage. It's not healthy.
@happy2512 (1266)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
If its against my well then I will find an option how to tell him what I feel in a way that he will not be upset & cause a fight. What's important is he knows that not all the time I will agree with what he always like. Indifference can make the relationship stronger.