If you make me feel uncomfortable expressing my emotions by accusing me of overreacting or being too sensitive, I will pretend everything is great.
If you never inquire about my emotions or how I'm doing, I will pretend everything is great.
Because I don't want the relationship to become unbalanced, I will pretend I'm alright if you ignore me and never confide in me about your problems.
If you become uncomfortable whenever you see me crying and make me feel like a burden for being honest with you, I will pretend I'm alright.
If you do the same and never let me into your psyche or tell me what you are thinking, I will pretend to be fine.
If you throw a tantrum whenever I'm upset and attempt to outdo me in terms of suffering, I will pretend everything is normal.