Difficult Conversations

I’m really really bad at difficult conversations. I try, but it’s hard for me to talk in those situations, and sometimes I’m unable to talk at all. I also cry easily

Not when I was younger, but through the years I've learned. It's especially important to listen. Not just hear, but listen and let the person talk.

I think the hardest thing for me was to learn to stop wanting to interrupt and defend myself. Once I got past that and began to truly listen, difficult conversations, while never pleasant, became more constructive.

No…I avoid confrontation. I find it very difficult

I am tolerant to a certain extent. I will be civil.

Nope. Someone started talking to me in my messages (pretty), and didn't have a topic to talk about (I specifically say in my bio to do that cause I suck at small talk) and we had nothing to talk about. She said something about tickling and I stopped talking thinking she was one of the tickling fetish people.

I feel bad because it may of been a real person trying to break the ice with a joke, but I haven't the slightest clue where to go from that in small talk. It's a little easier in real life if I get stuck because I know they are real, can read them and deliver dead pan humkr, but am finding it difficult here outside the open forums area. At least I have a topic at hand here.

I never get angry, but it’s definitely uncomfortable. I don’t like to disappoint anyone, especially someone I love.

No
No
I try
I would be hurt more than angry if the conversation got out of hand

I'm getting better. It helps if tye other person is calm

I was once told to get out, because I wouldn't get riled up, during a temper tantrum.

Not really good at them. My second relationship going up the shit taught me that I have a lot of difficulty trying to talk about my feelings even to the one person who I'm supposed to be closest to.

I will avoid it at any cost. I don't WANT to be like that but it triggers my anxiety a LOT. I get panicky and occasionally heart palpitations. I really want to change it.

I try to.

I haven't had to initiate a difficult conversation in years. Depends on the person I guess. I'm getting better at listening to feedback.

I like get to the heart of the matter and resolve issues quickly. I'm not gonna sit and listen to someone yapping at me.

yeah i am in software sales--it is job requirement but try to avoid in personal life more often than not.

@Jenny1234 🤔probably better than i use too be a while ago i have mellowed in my old age lol

As long as the other party isnt hostile then yes I would say I am very patient

It’s difficult but I’ve had more practice at it than I’d like. And I’ve gotten better.

Many of these conversations require only listening

I'm awful at them, try to avoid them whenever possible.

I am not I get very nervous and awkward.

Not as good as I want and should be

I am okay with it. It can be uncomfortable at times though.