When talking with people that I’m on good terms with, but aren’t my immediate family, I find that I really struggle to voice my thoughts or feelings at times without it sounding forced or insincere.

For instance, I’ll want to say that something is great or that I’m sorry they’ve been going through it, but when I go to actually say it, it just comes out like I’m pushing the words out of my mouth and in a very quiet voice.

Now, I’ll really be feeling what I’m saying, but I notice it’s not coming out that way at all. Maybe I’m in my head too much about trying to word it right and I just am flopping the delivery entirely? I feel like I tense up a lot when I’m trying to respond genuinely.

I would really appreciate any advice or tips anyone could share :D

Thank you!