Just a question.
(Insert any given situation here)
Do you stand up, speak up, and prevent yourself from being pushed over and around? Even if you know that it will change nothing in the long run and cause hurt feelings in the short run?
Or
Do you swallow your words, and pride, and sit back down and carry on?
Anyone and everyone, please tell me...what do you do and what do you think should be done.
Do you stand up, speak up, and prevent yourself from being pushed over and around? Even if you know that it will change nothing in the long run and cause hurt feelings in the short run?
Or
Do you swallow your words, and pride, and sit back down and carry on?
Anyone and everyone, please tell me...what do you do and what do you think should be done.
Comments
Not sure which is the better way.
What's up?
Manda, actually I was referring to the "Thanksgiving incident '09"...
TSK, I was referring to the "complicated" relationship I have with my mom....
Things and people are what/who they are. In this instance they will never change. Sometimes the short term relief you get from speaking your mind isn't worth the long-term penalty. I don't like hurting people but SOMETIMES I get tired of being hurt. That is where I am...do I speak up/out? Do I just accept it for what it is, and with acceptance realize that it will also never be, or get, any better?
I am all for speaking your mind; however, you have to ask yourself if it will make a difference. Because, speaking from experience, sometimes speaking your mind with family only makes things worse. Some people are so set in their ways that nothing you say or do is going to change that. NOTHING!
So I guess I will have to say, if you think it will make a difference then definitely do it!