Why opening up to friends can sometimes be hard
We tell our best friends everything – from awkward dates to terrible bosses, yet there are certain things that stay locked away for years. Often, it isn’t about trust. When someone’s opinion matters this much, honesty can feel riskier. Saiyami Kher’s comments show why even close friendships can make opening up hard. Dr Chandni Tugnait, MD (A. M) Psychotherapist, Life Alchemist, Coach & Healer, Founder & Director, Gateway of Healing, explains the reason behind this and shows why therapy fits in:- The fear of being misunderstood: The closer someone is, the more it hurts to disappoint them. You imagine their face changing or the friendship feeling a bit different afterwards. So, you say nothing. It’s easier.
- Friendship has its limits: Your best friend loves you, but they’re not a trained listener. They have their own baggage and their own opinions, and sometimes they simply don’t know what to say. That’s okay. It doesn’t make the friendship any smaller.
- Therapy offers a different space: A therapist has no history with you, so there’s nothing to protect. You can say the half-formed, confusing stuff out loud and sort through it. Over time, you start spotting patterns in how you feel and learn better ways to handle them.
- You don’t need a crisis: Therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or can’t explain what’s going on in your head, that’s reason enough to go
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