Speaking Up Without Tearing Down

A healthy approach to conflict lies somewhere between blunt truth-telling and fearful avoidance. On one side, raw honesty without empathy can damage trust and shut down communication; on the other, avoiding confrontation out of fear only buries issues that eventually resurface. True relational growth happens when we speak the truth with both clarity and compassion.

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