By Zuko Komisa
Knowing when to express yourself and keep strong emotions to yourself is a very important part of every relationship.
Bottling things up occurs when you hold back on expressing how you really feel.
This is a very common fear many go through, especially when they feel like what they have to say will not be received well by the next person.
The truth is that you can’t help but feel these emotions, and they are difficult to get rid of.
The mind and body are never better off when emotions are bottled up.
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Point of View with Phemelo Motenne spoke to Magauta and Nhlanhla Zwane on how to navigate a situation where a lot of things get bottled up.
LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE:
On why bottling things is sometimes about control
“Sometimes people who bottle things up, are playing a game of control. When you are quiet, no one really knows what you are thinking, you are keeping the card really close to your chest. To a point where one day you will have enough points from your side to get exactly what you want from someone.” says Nhlanhla
On why quite people are the biggest hypocrite
“Usually quiet people are the biggest hypocrites, and they pretend that they have nothing to say. until you see their extreme actions when they have hit the end of themselves. This is when they act out what they have been contemplating for a very long time. The only challenge is that with silent people, you don’t see it coming.” says Magauta
Magauta and Nhlanhla both agreed that repressing your emotions has a negative impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing.
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