Anxiety, stress, and anger are all natural responses to upsetting situations, but emotions are a controlling factor that sometimes gets the better of us. In an uncomfortable position we are not always honest, maybe being truthful about how we feel can change the outcome of a situation. We always want the best, but it's hard for us to get what we want. A sinerio such as 'my friend's father died, and although I'd love to be there for her I just don't know how' could work.