Obliquely Emotional

[Emotions - II]

“Don’t be so emotional.”

I get it. Emotions are like viruses. They’re contagious, they spread quickly, and they can kill (an otherwise positive vibe). “Don’t be emotional” is basically a public health mandate. We don’t want to catch what you have.

Mandating stoicism, however, is not a vaccine, doesn’t strengthen the immune system, and doesn't increase antibodies. It merely covers up the symptoms. Stuffing emotions hides them, making them more "dangerous".

I think we’re one word off from a truly helpful request.

“Don’t be obliquely emotional.”

Whatever you feel, you must feel directly. Head on.
Don’t address it at an angle.
Don’t employ other antics to hide it.
Don't’ repackage it with another name.

Feel fully. Feel honestly.
It’s safer.