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[ablehnung]

Why  is it that any time I defent my ideas I feel like a bad person? That when I explain my philosophies or rationale I have to make every other sentance an apology? Why do I feel short of breath when making a statement of my own beleifs, terrified I'm going to offend someone and start a flame war

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[angel_fly]

I guess I'll take it as a compliment that you seem to have no trouble stating what you think when we talk?

Though, it is quite possibly partially my fault that you have these feelings of "don't say anything" - because I'm very much a "don't rock the boat" sort of person. ::ponders:: Until someone pisses me off or messes with my kids. Then all bets are off.

::smothers with displays of affection::

[worldmegan]

It seems like it's a question of being clearly willing to learn or understand other viewpoints while at the same time being clear that you believe in your own. It's a kind of staying in the middle -- just a different kind than the one where you're not standing up for yourself.

You'll get it. It'll be okay. :}