It's a bit clumsy, but yes - this is a clunky version of explicitly stating your own emotions and what's giving rise to those feelings. Putting those things ou

It's a bit clumsy, but yes - this is a clunky version of explicitly stating your own emotions and what's giving rise to those feelings. Putting those things out clearly in the open during difficult discussions can be incredibly powerful, awkward though it may be to achieve. Nonviolent Communication is the gold standard text on how to use this style of communication, and for people like myself who didn't learn how to communicate about emotions as children, it can be life-changing.