

The forbidden feelings
It’s probably true that we are in a progressive Age of Feeling. Whether or not we feel more than we ever did is unlikely, but it seems to be the case that we show our feelings more. We’re urged to do so because it is deemed to be a healthier alternative to the stiff upper lip. It’s conventional wisdom that has gained traction over the past decades: expressing our selves is of far greater benefit than keeping things pent up and unspoken because this leads to internalising our