For those who know me, they know that I have no trouble opening up, talking about anything or showing emotion. I'm the type of person who likes to talk things out and release my emotions.
If I'm upset, you'll know. Either my body language or facial expressions will tell you, or I'll just come out and say it. The same thing goes for any other emotion, including fear, anxiety, happiness, anger and anything in between. I'm not the type of person to bottle things up. Although it's healthy to let out whatever you're feeling on the inside, there are some drawbacks to wearing your heart on your sleeve.
One drawback is that people sometimes don't really know how to react to emotions. A lot of people are used to pretending things aren't bothering them or upsetting them, but it's really hard for me to do that. So, usually, I let out my emotions.
Especially when I'm sad, I tend to cry. A lot. I'm not embarrassed to say that. I'm extremely sensitive and I cry very easily. For me, it's a way to release stress, but I often come across as a crybaby to others or just as an emotional mess. Many people don't know how to deal with someone when they're crying. I'm here to say that there are plenty of people out there like me, and sometimes we don't need comfort or for you to understand why we are crying, that's just how we get our emotions out. And there's nothing wrong with that.
The biggest downside to wearing my heart on my sleeve is that people think I come across as too blunt or even rude. I think of myself as a very kind, caring and loving person. But as I said earlier, if I'm mad or upset, you'll be able to tell in an instant.
I can't hide the feelings that I have on the inside. Unfortunately, if I'm not a huge fan of someone, they will know. It's not that I'm trying to be rude to anyone because I would never intentionally do so, but it's really hard for me to pretend to like someone I don't, to do something I don't want to, etc. I just can't fake my feelings.
Due to this, a lot of people will get a bad impression of me and think I'm incredibly mean, but I promise, that is not my intention.
However, I've learned over time people will think what they want to about me, and I can't really stop that. I'm totally OK with wearing my heart on my sleeve. If I'm being a genuine and honest person, then I'm doing something right.
