We Need More Uncomfortable Conversations
We Need More Uncomfortable Conversations
Avoiding difficult conversations isn’t kindness. A lot of the time, it’s selfishness.
We avoid saying something because we don't want to feel uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the other person doesn't know there's a problem, the situation keeps getting worse, and eventually the conversation becomes much harder than it needed to be.
How many problems in your life right now aren't really problems but conversations you haven't been willing to have?
Think of the conversation you've been avoiding. You probably already know which one it is. Now ask yourself if it will improve by waiting another day/week/or month.
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Never like to wait. If it…
Never like to wait. If it needs to be said, say it.
Confront it head on
Confront it head on
In my personal life, I tend…
In my personal life, I tend to avoid. As my sister says, I am the most nonconfrontational person she says
Now that you mention it, MT,…
Now that you mention it, MT, I've been meaning to talk with you.... ;-)
Never afraid to so engage…
Never afraid to so engage but often it means an end (or perhaps a new beginning without that party). That said some times I’ll just opt to move on as I assess the value of the relationship in light of the facts at hand. Other times the disengagement requires a temporary entanglement out of a sense of responsibility despite a preference for an immediate clean break.
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