Young Adults! A Word of Caution!

I know I said in an earlier blog that young adults should express themselves. And, I do mean it. If you have an opinion, an idea, a thought or a comment it is good to say it -- that's expressing youself. It is the same if you have feelings for another person and those feelings are driving you crazy! Express yourselves.

But, at the same time, think of ways of expressing yourself that will be acceptable to other people. They may disagree with you and reject your requests or advances (and, be prepared for that!), but, at least, they will respect you for being honest. And, more important than all that, you would have grown through it all. With practice (experience) you would have learnt to express honest feelings honestly and be unmanipulative about it because you do not control the response or outcome. You accept it and deal with it as it happens.

That is the important thing. You grow, learning to handle your thoughts and emotions and other people's responsibly. And you will be better people for that!

Good luck!