As the idea expands, it also becomes a quiet warning about isolation. When people stop talking, they often start guessing—about what others think, what will happen next, and what their feelings “mean.” Those guesses can harden into pessimistic narratives, and without external feedback they can spiral unchecked.
Regular conversation interrupts that loop early. A friend might challenge a distorted assumption, or simply normalize a feeling you thought was uniquely yours. In that moment, the mind moves from rumination toward relationship, which is often a healthier direction. [...]
