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KyrianDreamer
4,308 posts
Location: York, England


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Sadly it seems to me that more of our society turns a blind eye to things that upsets them and they let it build up to the point when their anger explodes out attacking those around them.



-Malcolm

I found this quote to be interesting and far too true, but i wanted to get it out of the quite done thread it came from and talk about it on its own. Its not only a valid observation but one that pains me. I've definetly a few friends like this, or better, people who get upset, think they arn't, and then explode like fireworks on an independance day celebration.

So I guess my question is, why is it that people do this? There are so many problems which can be solved quickly and easily with communication in the begining when they are small, and even large problems can often be solved with sufficient and respectful communication, if they are reached before an explosion point. (I'm in the process of one of those right now, even).

So why is it that people are so loathe to communicate?

Is there a way to solve that?

-Kyri

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Dreamin is still how the strong survive

Shalom VeAhavah

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spritieSILVER Member
Pooh-Bah
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Location: Galveston, TX, USA


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Quite simply, people are afraid of confrontation. I have seen the same thing you are commenting about way too often as well.

pounceSILVER Member
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA


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Is there a way to solve that?






yup. go to therapy. i hate to boil it down to one thing, but every single person i see has the same issue.....communication. it's the underlying theme for everyone. and for different reasons. i don't think there's one solution to correct it. i mean, i could be wrong, but that's just been my experience.

I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.

Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.

**giggles**


ieuanBRONZE Member
holy man
110 posts
Location: Upstate, NY, USA


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I'm all about bluntness and honesty. Sometimes it hurts and isn't always pleasant, but it saves alot of hurt and confusion in the end. People also have to realize that when someone is honest with them, it's not a personal attack(most of the time). Take it for what it's worth, work it out, and move on. I fear the aftermath of secrecy revealed alot more then the comparatively(sp?) small confrontation honesty can cause.....And now I'll get off my soap box! biggrin

NEXT! ubbloco

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bubblishisFalse Eyelash
346 posts
Location: New York City


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Here's my theroy: People (collectively) are fundamentally insecure. People (collectively) are also drama queens. Yeah it's hard to communicate. Equally tough is feeling like you deserve the opportunity to change something that's bothering you. And too many people find an argument some sort of entertainment.

Therapy is great. A spiritual practice is great too.


All the freaky people make the beauty of the world.


FireSpiritSILVER Member
Classic 90's Fire Dancer... Poi, Staff, Doubles, and Breathing
743 posts
Location: South Lake Tahoe, USA


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Theripy is only expressing your feelings (venting) to someone who will in return tell you, that you just need to communicate those feelings to whomever it may concern. Or Deal with your own insecuritys, and let them go.

I think it's a lack of expressing our feelings toward people We have a problem with. Blocking of feelings for some, Or not knowing or being aware of hurting others feelings for others. rolleyes: Being a Guy I know that I have a problem expressing my feeings in a Positive and Productive way. I am always fumbling toward disaster if I have to communicate how I feel to someone with out hurting their feelings somehow.

Some people have the nack for good true communication, That is why there are Mediators. Thank the Great Spirit for Mediators! kissbeerchug kiss

~Fire Spirit

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IT LIVES AND BREATHS!
IT CONSUMES, AND DISTROYS!
BUT WE CONTROL IT,
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pounceSILVER Member
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
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Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA


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Theripy is only expressing your feelings (venting) to someone who will in return tell you, that you just need to communicate those feelings to whomever it may concern. Or Deal with your own insecuritys, and let them go.




you really pidgeon-hole the whole therapeutic community with that comment.

*waits to come back later with a more appropriate comment rather than lash out in reaction*

I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.

Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.

**giggles**


NYCNYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA


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I was watcing one of those political round table discussion shows a while back and one of the participants said something like "It doesn't matter how different two sides of an arguement are, the first step in resolving them is communicating."



As someone who generally feels comfortable speaking my mind I often don't understand those who are afraid to communicate. Especially when it's important to them. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten PMs, Emails, or even pulled aside and told "Thanks for saying that, I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to speak up"...



Also, participating in the communication makes the issue more relevant. I always participated in class discusssions, most of the time simply to keep myself awake.



I definitely don't understand lurking. That's worse for me than watching someone else play a video game.

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bubblishisFalse Eyelash
346 posts
Location: New York City


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I dunno. I think therapy is more than venting. A good therapist can help you understand why you're having a hard time which makes it easier to understand how to not have a hard time. Therapy definitely gets filed under "either you'll enjoy it or it will be good for you" in my drawer. It's hard to do but it can have a big impact. (Can you tell I have therapist parents??)

Funny that you bring up being a guy. Not easy being a guy. I'm a girl, as it happens. Sometimes "boy communication" and "girl communication" can be different.


All the freaky people make the beauty of the world.


FireSpiritSILVER Member
Classic 90's Fire Dancer... Poi, Staff, Doubles, and Breathing
743 posts
Location: South Lake Tahoe, USA


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Im sorry, thats just my expiriance with theripy. It may not be the same for others. I feel however, Talking about it does Help frown.

I'll keep to myself now. ubblol

FIRE IS ALIVE!
IT LIVES AND BREATHS!
IT CONSUMES, AND DISTROYS!
BUT WE CONTROL IT,
AND DANCE WITH FIRE!!


bubblishisFalse Eyelash
346 posts
Location: New York City


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No need to apologize honey. And for the love of fire **don't keep to yourself!!** This is the communication thread, after all. biggrin

Therapy sucks. Communicating sucks. I guess sometime ya gotta do stuff anyway. That sucks. tongue

And why don't my mind reading powers work on earth??!! I want a refund.


All the freaky people make the beauty of the world.


simian110% MONKEY EVERY TIME ALL THE TIME JUST CANT STOP THE MONKEY
3,149 posts
Location: London


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Personally i'm a little mystified by the modern assumption that problems are necessarily improved by talking.



i also disagree with the popular psychology that if problems are not vocalized they are "bottled up".



i find problems often seem most overwhelming when i'm making a big deal out of them and talking about them.



i've often seen my own and others problems resolved through quiet tolerance, rather than communication, which often can lead to conflict.



i'm not saying it's bad to talk, but it isn't always the best course of action either.



smile

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DuncGOLD Member
playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom


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yeah Simian you have a good point, sometimes if there's a problem it shouldn't be dealt with straight away, sometimes you need to think about all aspects of the problem and then act accordingly. Perhaps to talk about it, perhaps not to bother.
And I don't think that when a problem is bottled up it's because of the person bottling it up, but more of their society's influence (from Family to Country) on them through their upbringing that stops them from expressing themselves as they need to, be it for fear of retaliation or whatever. It's culture that needs the therapy, giving therapy to the folks who can't express themselves is only treating the syptoms, not the cause.

Let's relight this forum ubblove


NYCNYC
9,232 posts
Location: NYC, NY, USA


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Actually, simian, you're right.

My mom used to say "There's a difference between saying something and being effective." Often times when things are just "said" it's not in an effective manner. Not saying something is sometimes more effective.

But I do think that there are more times when I feel that people who don't speak up, should have... than when I feel that someone has said something that they shouldn't have.

Then again, talk is cheap. Some people are living totally different lives between what they say and what they do.

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pounceSILVER Member
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA


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i also disagree with the popular psychology that if problems are not vocalized they are "bottled up".






that's the problem with pop psychology...it's the stuff that flies off the shelf at the bookstore, the [censored] that Dr. Phil in all his wisdom (note: sarcasm) spouts out, the crap the people tell their friends because they took one course in psychology in college. but it's not what the field says. it's on a case by case basis. people don't need to talk about their problems if they're handling it themselves. they don't need to hash it out with the other person if it serves no purpose. i often ask my clients (and myself) is this argument going to be important to you in 5 years from now? are you going to wish you had/hadn't talked this out? answer that question, and go from there.

I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.

Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.

**giggles**


PaliGOLD Member
journeyman
84 posts
Location: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia


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Sometimes it's hard to allow yourself to see what's going on in a situation. You've seen the signs, you know the consequences, but thinking of the consequences makes your head spin and your world turn upside-down.

The only way I've found to overcome a problem like this is to verbalize it and let all of the emotions work their way out - in my case, cry. But most people feel it is bad to allow someone else to see them crying, and thus avoid discussing the issue. There's the rub.

Genuineness only thrives in the dark -- like celery.


bubblishisFalse Eyelash
346 posts
Location: New York City


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So ultimately, you have to choose your battles.


All the freaky people make the beauty of the world.



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