Avoiding hard conversations isn’t empathy; it’s fear
SmartBrief | 22.10.2026 22:24
Instead of giving them growth feedback or being honest about my feelings, I’d say things to myself like, “They do such a great job at everything else. I can ignore this one thing,” or, “They might have a lot going on. I should give them the benefit of the doubt.” And even, “If I just wait it out, the issue will probably resolve itself.”
