Okay, question!
This may be confusing, but I've reached an impasse in cognitive reasoning, or maybe it's too early in the morning:
In a scenario where person A has, either knowingly or not, mentioned/asked about/brought up something which is upsetting to person B, and neither person is meaning to be malicious, is it then proper for person B to
1) Be honest (or selfish?) about how upsetting it is for them and risk person A thinking that they do not want to talk about it, or
2) Not admit that it is upsetting to talk about, out of courtesy (or pride?), and to continue the conversation without the risk that person A would think person B does not want to talk about it.
I suppose my question is more than just one question.
First question being, which (either 1 or 2) is better to do?
Second, would each option (1 and 2) be motivated and/or interpreted as being honest and courteous, or selfish and prideful?
Third, which of those is better to do?
Fourth, would person A have to assume that person B doesn't want to talk about things if it upsets them?
Fifth, does that always have to be the case, or is it understood that it is often times not the case?
I'm sure there is a simpler and more effective way of phrasing and thinking about this, but I am on a weird sleep schedule, and this is the result.
Time for breakfast!