9 May · Honesty can begin quietly.

Fear

I keep avoiding a conversation because I don't want an argument.

A little room to breathe.9 May

Fear

“Πᾶν πρᾶγμα δύο ἔχει λαβάς, τὴν μὲν φορητήν, τὴν δὲ ἀφόρητον.”

English translation

“Every thing has two handles, the one by which it may be borne, the other by which it may not.”

Epictetus — Enchiridion, c. 125 CE43English translation by George Long (1877)Read the source ↗

Honesty can begin quietly.

Putting off a difficult subject may protect the moment while leaving the tension in place. You do not need to deliver every thought at once; starting with one observation and a genuine wish to understand can make the conversation more manageable.

ONE SMALL STEP

Ask for a calm moment and name one specific issue without guessing the other person's motives.

A little room to breathe.9 May

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