Suiting Up

Adults are supposed to be honest with each other. Easier said than done, especially if we were criticized a lot as kids. Telling the truth, especially when it might upset someone, can be terrifying.

Marshall Rosenberg’s book Nonviolent Communication is based on his experience working as a mediator in war-torn Rwanda and the West Bank. No joke, I used it to tell an old friend that her email had upset me.

Your tough conversation probably has more teeth. But whatever it looks like, find something that helps you face it.

You may find the hardest part is diving in.