TMI: Drawing The Line Between Emotional Vulnerability And Oversharing
Be Mindful Of Tone
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Tone is everything when discussing heavy topics. Your date will follow your lead, and feel that whatever you share is only as big of a deal as you make it out to be. That being said, balance is key. If you talk about something dark and disturbing in a humorous tone so as to play it down, that could also make your date uncomfortable. Laughing off serious topics can make one appear uncomfortable with them instead of at peace with them. On the flip side, if you dim the lights, look around, lower your voice and get dramatic, that can be overkill, too. Your date shouldn’t feel that you are revealing something to them that you have never shared with anyone else in your life. Strike a medium tone that appreciates the gravity of the topic without bringing the room down.
