Majority of Brits find it 'extremely challenging' to talk about feelings, poll suggests

Britons are still maintaining the traditional stiff upper lip, as 59% say talking about their feelings is extremely challenging.

A new poll found 42% also prefer to put on a 'brave face' rather then tell friends or family when they’re upset. Meanwhile 30% said they are unable to discuss emotional topics at all and 27% feel like they should be able to cope with issues on their own.

Finances, mental health and loneliness are considered the most difficult subjects to talk about.
In true British style, a third of respondents use humour or sarcasm to cover up their emotions, with a quarter preferring to send memes or funny pictures to friends to explain how they’re feeling.

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One in three British adults wish they could be more open and honest with friends and family, with 53% even building themselves up to talk to a family member or friend, only to change their mind.
Bethany Day, brand manager at Interflora, which commissioned the survey said: “Our research shows that people are really struggling to have difficult conversations, even with their closest friends and family.

"We want to encourage people to open up because we know that when you say more, you forge stronger relationships and deeper connections and that is good for our health and happiness.”