Why is it that some people are good at hiding their emotions?

Question

is this good or bad?

Answer 1

i feel it is always better to be in controll of the situation and for me that means not letting others into my head. controlling your emotional displays limits how much people know about you.

Answer 2

It can be good and it could be bad. It could be both.

Some people hide their emotions because they are afraid that some people will think they are weak, or that other people will take advantage of their vulnerability.

i sometimes do that because i'm afraid to get hurt...

selfish, don't you think?

Answer 3

Have abusive parents, abusive older sister, and you LEARN very well to become "Mr. Spock" with emotions. Works very well at work also.

Answer 4

You can train your self to be good hiding your emotions. It comes with experience and practice. Many people don't want others to know their emotions because they feel either that they are no longer in control or weak. It depends on your POV if this a good thing or not. Many would say that this can be damaging to your health because all of those unexpressed emotions build up. Other who suppress their emotions might say that it is good because they then don't have to deal with people worrying or bothering them about what they are feeling and why they are feeling it.

Answer 5

well some people dont want others to see there true selves. like a jock who secretly loves romantic novels hah- it can be a good thing in some cases but inother ways it can be bad becaus eyour not really acting as your trueself- your hiding a part of you

Answer 6

Multiple causes contribute to flattened affect.

These include:  brain chemistry imbalance.

Past and present life tendencies and training.

Shame or other desires toward secrecy or concealment (including personal profit from deception, etc.).

As would be expected, sometimes good, sometimes not so good.

"Emotions," Marilyn C. Barrick, Ph.D.,

"Expecting Adam," Martha Beck,

"Mindset," Dr. Carol Dweck, and

"Soul Mates and Twin Flames," Elizabeth Clare Prophet, are good.

Answer 7

Take it from someone who does just that.........its not that I'm good at it.......its that im not very good at expressing what i feel or i think if i do i'll hurt someone cause i do......As to whether its good or bad? well there are ups and downs to it, like if a bully at school like to pick on you particularly mostly if you hide what you feel and they can't anything out of you eventually they will tire and leave you alone. But on the other hand if im hideing my emotions during a difficult time in my life when what i really need to do is tell someone to get it off my chest, eventually your emotions will build up so much like a pop bottle that you shake alot, they will expolde when you don't want it to and hurt someone that your not really mad at.

Answer 8

Well, some business people get Botox shots in the face so they don't show emotion.

If you are not human or playing poker, then it's the way to go!

All the best.

Answer 9

Take it from someone who hides their emotions . . you aren't just born with them you just over a period of time get good at it. Hiding your emotions isn't good, but neither is it totally bad. I guess I do it because I am always so stressed out about things, but neither do I blow up and get all angry. It just takes more time for me to let my feelings be known.

Answer 10

I surely don't know the answer to this question!   I cry , watching movies!  My kids watch and  wait for me to cry!  It is the climax of the film!  Let alone;  real life "drama'!

Answer 11

People learn to hide their emotions when they've found themselves to be constantly hurt and/or disappointed by those who were supposed to love them or, they were taught to hide their emotions when a child because their parents saw it as a weakness of character.  I think any extreme is bad - I think one should be in control of their emotions, know and express their emotions, when appropriate.  Those who live life through their intellect only are living half lives.

Answer 12

I will speak out and state I am one of those people that are good at hiding emotions. For me I do feel emotions, particularly intense at times, but I choose to be in control of myself. Also with maturity you gain control over emotions. An example is a 4 year old who wants a piece of candy will really show you their emotions, whining, begging, wanting that piece of candy, but as you mature you understand you want it, but to control those impulses in how you react to wanting it.

I am also a logical person. When I feel an emotion, let's say anger, I will take a step back and try to understand on a deeper level why I am feeling the emotion that I am feeling right now. Instead of "reacting" and "showing" the emotion, I choose to have some level of understanding why I am feeling what I am feeling.

I think this can be good and bad. If the individual is emotionless, thus not be able to express their emotions that is not good. Or let's say someone does not show appropriate emotions in certain actions (such as showing sympathy at the right time) then there might be a problem going on. But I do not see a problem if someone, like myself, just chooses to not let emotions totally control me. I still feel the emotion, yes I will show them at times, but does not mean I will be an open book to everyone.

Answer 13

If you are a politician, it is a must.