Three Line Tales, Week 58
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The Fence
She loved him so much but lately, he was very troubled and unhappy and wouldn’t tell her what was the matter. She tried to make him understand that she would love him no matter what the problem was but he would have to tell her what was going on. How could she help him when he has put this fence of silence between them?
Patricia's Place 
It seems that people are always building fences or walls. It is sad to live in an insecure world. Hugs.
There was a time when I built walls and I sometimes still do. I didn’t know that I was doing this until someone pointed it out to me. I was surprised that everyone didn’t think like me. Usually, I catch myself before the walls get more than a couple of bricks high now. Saves energy and work of having to tear them down.
Sometimes walls are necessary. They serve a purpose in protecting us. We need to be conscious of why we are building and when it is needed.
Very true.
The Fence of silence. Nice one.. 🙂
Thank you.
Yes, some feel that fence is their protection, which is not usually the case.
I have been known to hide behind a fence. It’s silly and ends up hurting more than if I just opened up.
I agree.
loved the description you have taken on the photo prompt 🙂
Thank you. The guy behind the fence looks sad to me.
I have always been frustrated by people who go silent and have no desire to come back and talk about whatever the problem is, even if a little cooling off time is needed first. You can’t resolve issues or assist people with problems if there is no communication. I think it’s the most needed skill children need to be taught… share your thoughts and feelings in a non-confrontational manner, and then also to listen to what others are trying to share with you! Great story, Patricia, you could sense the frustration and feeling of defeat.
Thanks, I am glad you liked the story and sensed frustration. I come from a family of silent sufferers. Took a long time to learn otherwise and I still sometimes hide behind a fence of silence.
Being stubborn doesn’t help a relationship, does it?
Never! That being said by a very stubborn woman who learned the hard way.
We learn how we learn. We can only do the best that we can. 🙂