I've never been one for confrontation, I guess you can say I've been pretty shy most of my life. As I've gotten older I have been faced with different situations that have forced me to confront others about certain issues. It's nearly killed me every time!
I don't stand up for myself the way I should because I would rather pretend there isn't a problem than be forced into confrontation. I'm not blunt or bitchy but there have been numerous times when I knew I should have said something but just couldn't bring myself to do it.
I've talked to numerous people about this and they all say the same thing: speak up. It sounds so easy but for someone like me it's nearly impossible no matter how uncomfortable or offended I may get. It is sad in a way and I know it's something I have to work on.
But what about when a friend or loved one does or says something you don't appreciate? How do you confront that person without putting your relationship in jeopardy?
These are a few things I've been struggling with lately. Confrontation scares me but at the end of the day, if something bothers me too much I have to speak up and solve the problem.
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