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Generally No. I think it's kind of a self defense mechanism I retained from when I was much younger. When you are singled out for being different, you kind of had to hide any emotions that you had, especially when upset, otherwise the bullies would pick up on that straight away and use it to their advantage. Show no emotions, show that it wasn't getting to you and they would tend to get bored and more on to someone weaker. Takes me a long time to open up and be truly comfortable to do that sort of thing.
 
I never quite understood that expression. What does that mean, be overly emotional for no reason, be easily moved about something, or being very generous?
It means to show your feelings,like showing your feelings and not being able to help it,having a big heart.
 
Hmm I'm an all or nothing kinda girl, either im overly expressive of my love for someone or i'm ice cold. Like... a corpse.
 
I'm in the middle.

I can be emotional, but it is very rare. If I stroll down memory lane, I can get pretty emotional. . but I tend to keep things to myself.

I'm more the "suffer in silence" type.
 
I'm in the middle.

I can be emotional, but it is very rare. If I stroll down memory lane, I can get pretty emotional. . but I tend to keep things to myself.

I'm more the "suffer in silence" type.
You're so pretty Jewels ✨ ... uhh there I go with my heart on my sleeve lolz
 
You're so pretty Jewels ✨ ... uhh there I go with my heart on my sleeve lolz
So are you, and don't let anyone tell you any different.
and if they make you feel badly about yourself in anyway shape or form.. kick them in the balls :)
no, I kid. Don't do that..
But remove idiots from your life, now - rather than later. You're a sweetie ❤️
 
I've always worn my heart on my sleeve.

Imo suppressing emotions creates an imbalance internally and this can lead to tension, dysfunctional behaviour and even physical illness. A crucial factor though is WHEN to express yourself and to WHOM.
 
I take it to mean being earnest and vulnerable to a fault.

I don't think being open with strangers or newish acquaintances does a man any favours, as it often gets taken as weak, low status behaviour, or an attempt to elicit sympathy. Better to save it for a trusted friend, and then only in small doses.
 
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Imo suppressing emotions creates an imbalance internally and this can lead to tension, dysfunctional behaviour and even physical illness. A crucial factor though is WHEN to express yourself and to WHOM.
Ummmmmmmmmm. I think you are describing something else dude.

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I'm an insentive prig. On the outside.
Only the people on here know what's going on behind those blue eyes. It's usually a much bigger storm.
 
I'm pretty stoic most of the time.
I think due to the life I've lived that I've gotten to where I don't like emotional attachments.
I do this weird thing where I'm emotionally pretty withdrawn and solitary, but also I do actually care.
My life has demanded on enough accounts that I learn to be stronger than the way that I feel.
My appreciation for humor I think is in direct contrast of my disenchantment with life.
The only way I remain to find contentment is in this harmonic balance of emotional detachment.
Typically, as soon as I invest into people of situations emotionally, it flips my world upside down and makes me unhappy.
So enough times of that, and I eventually learned not to try not to emotionally invest in anyone too much.
I suppose it could be considered selfish, but I'm quite honest and forward with it because it's more of a learned defensive reflex and I actively try not to use it in a maligned way, because that honestly takes more energy and effort than I'm willing to put forth.
 
I'm pretty stoic most of the time.
I think due to the life I've lived that I've gotten to where I don't like emotional attachments.
I do this weird thing where I'm emotionally pretty withdrawn and solitary, but also I do actually care.
My life has demanded on enough accounts that I learn to be stronger than the way that I feel.
My appreciation for humor I think is in direct contrast of my disenchantment with life.
The only way I remain to find contentment is in this harmonic balance of emotional detachment.
Typically, as soon as I invest into people of situations emotionally, it flips my world upside down and makes me unhappy.
So enough times of that, and I eventually learned not to try not to emotionally invest in anyone too much.
I suppose it could be considered selfish, but I'm quite honest and forward with it because it's more of a learned defensive reflex and I actively try not to use it in a maligned way, because that honestly takes more energy and effort than I'm willing to put forth.
A stoic man is a happy man in my opinion. Men are just not allowed to be happy in the traditional way, makes you think he’s cheating 😂
 

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