Many men will repress their emotions if they are not comfortable crying at the risk of being seen as weak or less masculine. Repressed emotions may keep you in a state of sadness for an even further period of time. Take some time alone to release any emotions you may be feeling from the heartbreak.
Wanting to ‘fit in’ is normal; it’s also normal to want to stand out. Everyone is an individual by nature; you can be both unique and able to ‘fit in’.
The biggest secret to being a good conversationalist is simply allowing other people to talk about themselves. It’s a subject they know well and feel comfortable with.
We judge others because it’s a lot easier than looking at ourselves. Unfortunately, it’s also completely unproductive and, in many cases, harmful. Judging others causes strife in relationships, and it prevents new relationships from forming. Perhaps even worse, it prevents us from trying to improve ourselves.
When your friend tells you they are sorry, embrace their apology as a way to move on from an argument. Do not keep bringing up the issue or continue reminding your friend about what happened.
Truly accepting an apology means that you have thought it through, acknowledge that your friend made a mistake, and embrace the fact that your friend is sorry.
Forgiveness sets you free from resentment’s confines; it breaks down the walls that anger builds and negativity reinforces. When we forgive, we stop letting ours pasts dictate our presents. We acknowledge we want the very best for ourselves; accepting that our past makes us the person we are today, and embracing that.
It takes huge strength and courage to express and communicate our pain to the people who hurt us. In doing so, we expose our vulnerable side – the very part that we want to protect and keep safe. But when we communicate painful emotions, we take a step outside of our comfort zone and into a wonderful learning and growth opportunity.
Resentment is a state of mind that creates suffering. It seems to be caused by what happened, but it’s not – it is caused by how you relate to what happened.
Don’t punish your relationship with a friend just because they have something that you want. Learn to accept it, and move yourself forward.