I keep some of my opinions to myself.

Some would ask, "Which ones?"

Others would comment, "Not many!"

I would chuckle.

I do. I really do … and I would have many reasons:

– It takes too long to explain them and I lose you in the process.

– There are just too many steps on the journey to developing them (a lot like the first reason, but nuanced).

– We may or may not share the same premises, world views, or assumptions.

– They are just not that important in the larger scheme of things or …

– They may be important, but not AS important as other things … but in expressing them, I might give the impression that they are.

– As a result of the last factor, they might assign me a label or identity with wich I am (a) uncomfortable or (b) I find inaccurate or distorted.

– Fear that you might not like me anymore or might reject me … which is a pretty lousy and disfunctional reason.

– I am not always all that sure of the validity of my opinions.

– Sometimes, it just isn't worth the bother.

There! I have given you a full disclosure of my opinion anxiety. Do you ever have the same feelings? What do you do about them.

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