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Emotionally closed off? How to confide in your BF


 
I have a hard time with showing my emotions to people. It 's only hard for me because I think it's embarrassing. But my boyfriend wants me to share my feelings with him and I can't do that. What should I do?


Embarrassment is a sensation we get when we feel like we are doing something that is against the social norm. Your environment has conditioned you to think that showing emotion to others is not normal.


That being said, showing emotion to your loved ones is perfectly normal and acceptable. Your boyfriend is someone who cares about you a lot and wants to know what you are feeling. It is OK to share your emotions with him. He is not going to judge you or make fun of you. Chances are he just wants to share with him so that he can feel closer to you.


For someone who is not very outwardly emotional learning to share your feelings with your boyfriend can be quite the task to attack it in baby steps. First let him know that you are not very comfortable showing emotion, but that with a bit of help you hope to become better at it. Second, begin to share your feelings on small things such as test grades or community events. This is going to help you form a trusting bond with him, which will make talking about anything easier. Once you feel you are ready you can begin to share your emotions with him about bigger issues like family and your fears.


Remember, don’t rush! Take small steps towards progress and your boyfriend should recognize the tough personal work you are doing for the good of your relationship.
 
 

BY AMANDA POOLE ON 3/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Yesterday this guy I really really liked asked me out and I said yes. I was soooo happy but then I noticed I don't feel the same anymore. He's my age, goes to my school and he's really nice, but... you know. This is my first like REAL relationship. Is this normal?



Hey girlie,

The way I see it, sometimes there's crushes that are just small crushes and aren't meant to go beyond that, and sometimes there's crushes that would survive the step into becoming exclusive and dating them.  We get so caught up in liking someone every now and then that we don't notice when it's all in our head, you know?  Maybe you think a certain guy is perfect but once you come out of the crushing fog, you see him again and wonder what you saw in him to begin with.

It could be that or it could just be nervousness about your first real boyfriend.  If you think that's the case, then just power through!  It should all end up alright Smile Jordan S.

by tessascuzin287 on 5/28/2012 7:17:03 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD. Do you have any advice on long distance relationships?? Thanks Smile.

Hey girl,

Long distance relationships can be tricky and frustrating, but they can also be worth it if you really like each other! Email and texting make it easier than ever to communicate with someone hundreds of miles away, but you can't send a hug over the phone. It may be worth giving it a try, but be prepared for bumps along the way! Here are some great posts with tips on long distance relationships. http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/03/12/long-distance-love.aspx http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/12/15/lonely-long-distance-relationship.aspx http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/09/12/My-BF-and-I-meet-up.aspx
Meghan D.

by nintendogrl926 on 3/30/2012 11:31:19 PM

 
 



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whats your take on height? just curious because im really tall and taller than most guys. i feel like i may end up talking to a guy that's shorter than or close to being shorter than me and i dont want it to be all awkward and stuff...ya know...
kaythankls Smile




Hey girlie,

Surprisingly... not many guys care! It's normal to feel self-conscious about it at first, but the truth is height doesn't matter at all! I was taller than my ex BF and at first, I felt weird. But then I just started to forget about it because I got to know him better and really fell for him. I even wore heels sometimes because we just didn't care! Height is sometimes noticeable, but it's not what counts - so try not to focus on it and neither will he Smile
Lauren C.

by Libson15562 on 3/22/2012 6:31:26 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD I Need more guy friends how should I get them? Its not that easy for me to talk to boys. Idk why! How do I snag a convo and how do I make myself sound more confident and not awkward ? Thanks Smile ttyl. -kiki

by kikiluvzu28 on 3/21/2012 12:23:02 AM

 
 

awww... a sensitive guy, only if there were more of those sweetheats out there.

by amileofroses on 3/18/2012 5:09:36 PM

 
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