On the observation that certain phrases in the English language can have extremely powerful effects.


Anxiety in Four Words



Just four simple words.
Yet few feel as threatening
as: "We need to talk..."





Haiku by TonyD
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Written on 2009-06-09 at 14:55

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liz munro The PoetBay support member heart!
Oh yes the old
"We need to talk"
I know that gets me panicking

Very nicely sumed up :)

~L.~
2009-06-10



Oh yes, that's the way it is!
Thought it oughtn't to be so, really.
I'm convinced that far more relationship problems arise from insufficient communication, rather than from excessive talking. Seen from this point of view, "we need to talk" is a seriously underestimated truth and remedy. Yes sir, we all sure need to talk more!
2009-06-09


melanie sue
So, true!
2009-06-09


Eli The PoetBay support member heart!
Hmmm... I agree that these words can create a feeling of defensiveness. Good use of the haiku to remind us of this. I'm also trying to imagine myself saying these four words in a gentle and unpersuasive manner. I reckon I'd almost get away with it. :)
2009-06-09