Should we feel free to share our emotions with others that we trust or should we have control and not share negative emotions?

[BarryLiverstone]

In an attempt to be honest and authentic I will try to communicate how I feel and express my emotions in a conversation. Should I censor what I say and hide them if they are negative? How do you decide what to share?

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To clarify I didn’t mean overwhelming with negativity. I meant if I shared one negative emotion or two is that acceptable?

[Celeste951]

If you know the friend well. Honestly, I think people get uncomfortable if you share negative emotions with them without having known them for a bit but with normal friends it’s definitely good! I absolutely love when my friends share their emotions with me because it makes me feel like they trust me and are comfortable around me

[BarryLiverstone]

You are right. If they have known you for a while it makes sense to hear and understand how they feel

[QuietVerbena]

You should feel free to share with trusted friends but don’t overwhelm them with negativity either

[BarryLiverstone]

Correct I wouldn’t burden someone by only expressing negativity. We have a balance in life and can always be grateful and cheerful for something

[QuietVerbena]

That sounds great

[Jamie05rhs]

I never say anything negative. I just keep my clown face on. I prefer it that way. It's less stress and less drama.
Yes, I'm really dark inside, but don't worry; I can handle it.

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for the MHO, man.

[Curmudgeon]

The key phrase is "others that you trust".

[BarryLiverstone]

Yes I’m asking about with someone I trust

[Curmudgeon]

Well yes, you can - but there is also the danger of overwhelming the friend with so much despair and negativity.

[BarryLiverstone]

Yes I agree. If I trust and respect someone I wouldn’t burden them like that

[18Uma21]

I only share positive stuff, because my negative words tend to make people feel blue