![]() The Damage of the BUT....A Story by Constance Payne![]() Everything we say or don't say effects someone somewhere in some way.....![]() So many times in our lives we say words that are meant to convey happiness or love; only to back it up with a buttttttt Do You But? How many times have you looked at someone; your child, your spouse, your parents, your employee and said to them.
You are doing a great job, BUT..... I Love You, BUT..... I put gas in the car, BUT..... I think you are a great person, BUT..... I would do that for you, BUT......
When we tell someone how we feel and we add that tiny word it negates all that we have said.
BUT A BUT expressed in a sigh
I recently realized that I BUT quite a bit. I can say that I don't think I give someone props or tell them I think they are great and then add BUT into the mix....However, I sigh....
When ask to do something that I have to stop what I am doing at the time to do, I sigh. Breathing out though my nose at a fast pace, giving the outward impression that I don't want to do what was ask of me....which in all honesty I do not want to do because I am busy with other things at that moment.
A BUT expressed in a sigh is, I have learned just as emotionally damaging as any BUT expressed in a word.
A BUT or a SIGH is a sign to the one you are speaking to that you are displeased with something. It is better to simply just say what you need to say; without leading up to it. I love you said with affection in your voice is an important thing to say to all those you do; you never know when it will be the last time you get a chance for them to hear it. I love you, BUT, means that you are displeased
Dad, I put gas in the car on the way home. BUT, I used your credit card....
Somehow, this just does not work..... © 2013 Constance PayneAuthor's Note
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StatsAuthor![]() Constance PayneSaint James, MOAboutI am an Inspirational Photographer who desires to change her small part of the world. I aspire to inspire. I am a Master's Student in Community Counseling. I am who I am and that is all that I can .. more..Writing
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