'Heart on Sleave' syndrome
I have always tended to wear my heart on my sleeve waaaaaay too openly. To people I'm in a relationship with; to people who are just friends; to family etc etc.
I always thought relationships are about trust and communication, which CLEARLY is a priority for it to ever work... but... I digress.
What's too much?
Firstly, I'm a man... thats means being 'manly' is all part of it right? A woman likes a guy who can be assertive and isn't some kind of flat-out pussy. She likes a strong arm to hold on to and to know he wont crumble. Now, I'm not completely uneducated, I know all these things are measured in degree's so its hard to answer my question without me providing specifics, but am I right in thinking that NO WOMAN wants a man to unload every emotion he has in an attempt to be completely open and honest.
Also, is it important for us as individuals to have a little bit of privacy in our lives. Things that you keep to yourself and deal with by yourself. Does that make you a better person in some way? Does it strengthen your character? Most importantly, does bottling things up help you learn? Can anyone provide examples?
Again, I'm fully aware that it depends on the issue in question... ie. Depression: Clearly thats better out than in.
Not sure what I'm trying to ask but I suppose I'm worried that the next time I enter a relationship, I just end up at the other end of the spectrum and keep everything to myself. God, finding a happymedium is far from straightforward!