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\u201cIt is not your job to decipher what another is feeling and why. Release the misconception that \u2018mending\u2019 their bad mood will enhance your own emotions.\u201d ~Sarah Crosby<\/strong><\/p>\n Years back, during a phone conversation with my husband, I picked up on his job-related frustration, triggering a powerful emotional response within me. My heart was constricted, my stomach churned, and I was flooded with emotions.<\/p>\n My body was inundated with nausea, rendering me feel exceedingly uneasy.<\/em><\/p>\n This had become a familiar pattern for me. My husband would share his feelings, and I’d find myself consumed by them, leading to a cycle where I responded from a place of fear, resulting in emotional turmoil.<\/p>\n However, the aftermath was worse than merely experiencing his feelings as devastating. I would sink into despair regarding his emotions, either trying to rectify the situation or harboring resentment towards his reactions.<\/p>\n This was not exclusive to my husband; most individuals in my life impacted me in a similar fashion. The simple sight of someone experiencing emotions would cause me discomfort within myself.<\/p>\n It was reflexive for me to intervene and attempt to mend or comfort whenever someone seemed distressed. By doing this, I neglected my own needs and feelings as I couldn\u2019t cope with the emotions of others.<\/strong><\/p>\n At times, it felt as if those near to me purposefully disturbed me with their emotions. A relative’s anger would engulf me, resulting in lingering resentment for days or even weeks. I felt as though I was being punished by their anger.<\/p>\n When my children faced disappointment or sorrow, I could not tolerate their distress, so I’d endeavor to alter their plans or distract them with a treat.<\/p>\n The truth is, as humans engaging with one another, we will face emotional responses\u2014whether concerning us, themselves, or other matters.<\/p>\n When we perceive others’ emotions as uncomfortable, we deny them the liberty to feel. It’s akin to saying, Your emotions unsettle me! Kindly cease them.<\/em><\/p>\n This is understandable if we grapple with our own emotions. When we are not at ease with our feelings, we naturally struggle with those of others.<\/p>\n So, how can we sidestep becoming entangled in others’ emotions? How do we prevent ourselves from reacting intensely to their feelings?<\/p>\n How can we maintain our focus when the emotional responses of others threaten to derail our day, consuming time and triggering discomfort within us?<\/p>\n The initial step for me was acknowledging what was unfolding. I sensed others’ emotions were occurring to me, when in reality, they were simply experiencing their own feelings, while I was feeling my own.<\/p>\n We frequently become entangled in relationships because we fail to recognize that we harbor separate feelings. Many relationships lack this distinction due to ingrained response patterns.<\/p>\n We often assume:<\/p>\n Stop being scared! It scares me!<\/em><\/p>\n Stop being irritable! It makes me anxious!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cIt is not your job to decipher what another is feeling and why. 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