How Friendship Becomes When You Can't Be Honest With Your Feelings

Friendship is relationship based on honesty, trust, and understanding. If people are open with each other about their feelings, they are able to communicate, sort things out, and be supportive. When this doesn't happen, however, people can become distant in their friendships, even if they are not honest with each other to keep the peace.

Over time, the honesty between friends can begin to fade.

If you think your friend is being dishonest with his or her feelings, be aware that he or she might be hiding feelings about avoiding conflict or hurting you. At first it can be hard to tell. The friend can be even more quiet and aloof, seeming disinterested, distant, or distracted. Hiding feelings can even lead to an argument, which can distance both friends as they work through the problem.

When feelings are suppressed, distrust can slowly creep into the friendship.

It can be difficult for other friends to believe each other. Arguments over minor miscommunications or issues can turn into larger issues as feelings are concealed. The friendship can become strained, and both parties can be uncomfortable around each other.

Sometimes, the friend holding back can also become irritated by having to hide feelings. However, the friendship doesn't necessarily have to end. Friends can openly communicate again if they are able to be calm and listen to the other's point of view.

You can learn to express your feelings without hurting the other person.

It's also essential to communicate honestly without anger or accusations, as both friends need to trust each other. Although it can be hard to be honest about your feelings, a better friendship can result.

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