Even while shopping, I can't bring myself to say it.
Even when something the person shopping with you says bothers you, you end up asking about it again as you put things in the cart.
Scenes
- Afraid things will change if I say it — Even when something they say while shopping together bothers you, you let it go as you put things in the cart. Once you're home, you hesitate again over whether to bring it up.
- Those words were actually said — First, write down what the other person said and what happened afterward. Set aside for now any reaction that hasn't happened yet.
- Look at relationship risks separately — When you consider risk, don't look only at how likely something is. Also consider what changes would be hard to undo after speaking up, alongside what you know so far.
- Hold on to one moment, briefly — Tonight, try noting the comment that bothered you and what actually happened afterward. You can leave a blank for how the other person might react.
- You can still choose what to say — Before deciding whether to bring it up, it's okay to set what actually happened alongside what you don't want to lose in the relationship. For today, you've written down those two things.
Stories by Haewol
- Haewol
- Sitting in the parked car, I try not to call Mom first.
- In the hospital waiting room, she imagines welcoming new customers.
- By the rainy window, I’m unsure whether we should manage our money together.
- Even while folding laundry, I weigh whether to go into business with someone or go it alone.
- When I’m alone in my room, I wonder if it’s okay to rest today.
- I spent the whole afternoon staring at the guarantee form.
- When I’m alone at lunch, it feels like I’ll be responsible no matter which way I choose.
- After I put my child to bed, I wonder again whether to leave the work I know.