R-Romdee #171

February 2026 / Issue 171

(Counselling Service Center)

Counselling@mfu.ac.th

Grateful for you!

Hello and happy Month of Love

Just wanted to send you some warmth, happiness, and good vibes. Hope this month brings you little moments that make your heart feel light from the people around you, simple joys in everyday life, and plenty of self-love too.

Wishing you comfort, smiles, and lots of good things this February With love,

Produced by: R-Romdee Media Team

Counselling Service Center, Mae Fah Luang University

Advisor: Associate Professor Dr. Nattakarn Rungreun

Say it with

of the Valley

Lily of the Valley symbolizes purity, sweetness, humility, femininity, and trustworthiness. In the language of flowers, it represents “the return of happiness.” It also conveys good luck, new beginnings, and hope after a difficult period, reflecting beauty and gentleness with a subtle duality beneath its delicate appearance.

Lavender symbolizes devotion, serenity, purity, and grace. It represents tranquility, inner peace, elegance, and refined love, often associated with devotion in love, harmony, and a balanced, mindful life. Lavender is also linked to romance, loyalty, and pure intentions, making it a timeless symbol of calm affection and lasting bonds.

Azalea symbolizes enduring love, devotion, and always belonging to one another “always belonging to you,”

In the language of flowers, it also represents longing, missing someone, and deep emotional attachment. Additionally, azaleas are associated with good fortune, prosperity, abundance, and joyful beginnings, making them a flower of good omen and heartfelt sentiment.

Peonies symbolize deep love, beauty, and inseparable bonds. In the language of flowers, they express romance, longing, and reluctance to part, often associated with farewell and bittersweet separation. They also represent prosperity, honor, compassion, and a happy marriage, reflecting the richness and depth of enduring relationships.

Credit: https://flowerslib.com/flower-language/

loveyourself?

The easiest way to love yourself is to treat yourself like your own BFF. It might seem like it's easier to love others than to love yourself, but it's tough to build healthy relationships if you don't love yourself first. Quite simply, this means you recognize your own self-worth and live your own life as honestly as you can.[1] Read on to learn some strategies you can start today so you can embark on a journey of loving yourself.

Credit: https:https:https://www.wikihow.com/Love-Yourself

Way to tell

เราทกคนคงเคยไดยนประโยคทวา “ไมเปนไรเลย

ถาจะไมโอเค” และในบางชวงเวลา การฝนทาเหมอน

วาตวเองโอเคกเปนเรองทยากเหลอเกน แตจะเกด

อะไรขนหากมใครสกคนทกคณดวยคาถามธรรมดา

วา “เปนยงไงบาง?”

คณอาจไมอยากตอบวา

การจะหาคาตอบททงเหมาะสมกบสถานการณและ

ซอสตยกบความรสกของตวเองกไมใชเรองงายเชน กน

จะพดถงเรองนน

บาง” มกหมายความวาพวกเขาสนใจและเปนหวง

คณจรงๆ ในกรณน คณสามารถขอบคณทเขาถาม

และพดอยางตรงไปตรงมาแตสนๆ

อยากพดถงเรองนน เชน “ตอนนไมคอยโอเคเทาไหร แตยงไมอยากพด

ถงตอนน” “ขอบคณทถามนะ ชวงนมนยากนดหนอย แต

ยงไมอยากลงรายละเอยด” “รวาเธอเปนหวง แตตอนนยงไมพรอมคยเรอง จรงจง”

หรอคณอาจเปลยนทศทางบทสนทนา

We’ve all heard the phrase “It’s OK to not be OK.” And sometimes, pretending like you ’ re OK just feels impossible. But what if someone greets you with an innocuous “How are you?”

You might not feel like responding with a simple “I’m fine,” but coming up with a response that is both appropriate for the situation and feels truthful to you can be difficult.

Here’s what to say if you aren’t OK, with tips for a variety of situations.

What to Say to Friends or Family When You Don’t Want to Talk About It

Sometimes a friend or family member might ask you how you ’ re doing but it feels too difficult to discuss. It’s fair to assume that someone close to you asking you “How are you?” is genuinely interested in a response.

In this case, you can thank them for asking, but honestly and succinctly make it clear that you don’t want to talk. You could say something like:

“I’m not doing great, but I don’t really feel like talking about it right now. ”

“Thanks for asking. Things are hard right now, but I don’t feel like getting into it.”

“I know you care, but I don’t feel up to a serious discussion right now. ”

You could also turn the conversation around to focus on them rather than you:

“I’m not feeling too good, but I’d rather hear about how you ’ re doing right now. ”

“I’d feel better if we talked about you rather than me. ”

Credit: https:https:https://www.wikihow.com/Love-Yourself

iamnoyokay Way to tell

จะพดอยางไรกบเพอนหรอครอบครว เมอ

คณอยากพดถงมน

บางทคณอาจรสกแยมาสกพกแลว แตไมรจะ

เรมพดกบเพอนหรอคนในครอบครวอยางไร

ในกรณน คาถามงาย ๆ อยาง “เปนยงไงบาง?”

อาจกลายเปนประตทเปดไปสบทสนทนาทคณ

รสกวาพรอมจะพดถงแลว

ลองยอมรบความรสกของตวเองอยางตรงไป

ตรงมา และถามอกฝายวาพวกเขาพรอมจะรบฟง

หรอไมมโอกาสสงทคนทรกคณจะอยากรวาเกด

คณมทางเลอกเสมอ

What to Say to Friends or Family When You Do Want to Talk About It

Maybe you ’ ve been feeling bad lately but didn’t know how to bring it up to a friend or family member. In that case, a simple “How are you?” might open the door to a conversation that you feel ready for. Acknowledge how you ’ re feeling and ask if it’s alright to share what’s been going on with you. Chances are, your loved one would like to know.

You could say something like:

“Thanks for asking. I’ve actually been having a tough time recently. Is it OK if I tell you about it?”

“I don’t have a simple answer to that question. Are you up for a conversation?”

“Things have been hard. I’d really like to talk about it, if you ’ re up for it.”

Your friends and family will be there for you in times of need, just as you would be there for them. Don't be afraid to show your vulnerability and allow a loved one to provide a much-needed shoulder to lean on.

อยาลมวา

เพอนและครอบครวพรอมจะเปนทพงและคอย

สนบสนนคณ ในขณะเดยวกน การพดคยกบคน แปลกหนากอาจเปนไปอยางตรงไปตรงมาและ สบายใจได แมในวนทคณไมอยากเปดใจมากนก

Final Thoughts

It’s OK to acknowledge when you ’ re feeling bad, especially when pretending like you ’ re fine feels too difficult. Remember that you have options.

Friends and family are there for you to lean on for support, and interactions with strangers can feel honest and open, even when you don’t want to talk.

So the next time someone asks “How are you?” you’ll be prepared no matter what.