REALITIES
Don’t Leave Unspoken Words Unsaid Forever
People believe actions speak louder than words, especially in relationships. And that’s a fact. Psychologically, what somebody does reflects how they are as people.
However, there’s also something telling about words, especially unsaid ones. In a world full of hustle and bustle, we sometimes forget how powerful silence is. Saying something doesn’t always do justice to moments; it can even ruin them.
Ronan Keating had a point when he sang that we say things best when we say nothing at all.
But in all seriousness, unspoken words undoubtedly leave an impact. But when they remain unsaid longer than necessary, they can ruin beautiful things.
Why Do People Leave Words Unspoken?
Words are powerful. And their impact leaves some people scared. They fear they’ll say something regrettable, and there’s no going back from that moment. And with that, they hold their tongue as much as possible, hoping the other person takes a hint and stops pressing.
For others, their silence is enough of a statement. A non-answer is their answer. They don’t want to say anything more than they’ve said. If the other person can’t get that, they’ll keep quiet and leave it at that.
If the previous circumstances don’t apply, here’s another one: Some believe they don’t need to say anything when it’s already obvious. And there’s some logic to that. Some things don’t need to be mentioned because they’re already seen or felt.
How obvious is obvious? Look at somebody’s body language. Even the slightest shift or gesture can be a dead giveaway of a person’s feelings. If the other party is sensitive enough, they’ll feel it.
Why Should We Say Something?
Keeping our mouths shut is tempting, especially in tough times. But if you leave words unspoken for too long, you’ll find yourself inside a hole you can’t climb out of.
For example, you’re going through something rough. You won’t tell your partner anything because you don’t want them to see you in pain and burden them.
And there they are, left in the dark. They’re lost and confused as soon as they catch you. Although they want to help you, they don’t know where to start.
I know you don’t want to trouble your partner and want to fight your battle by yourself. However, your silence won’t help. Not only will it put you in more pain, but your partner as well.
As much as we try to hold ourselves back, as humans, we crave communication. Expressing emotions comes naturally to us, so why deny your feelings? Stop lying to your partner and yourself.
If your partner loves you like they say they do, they’ll appreciate you for opening up. The truth may be ugly at times, but it’s better than pretty white lies.
Unspoken words may become regrets. The longer you hide them, the more you’ll wish you could turn back time and say them.
Don’t wait until it’s too late to be honest with your feelings. A few words can be enough to change tides.
