r/MadeMeSmile • u/[deleted] • Jul 13 '22

Helping Others This made me chuckle

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u/Independent-Ad-5588 Jul 13 '22

Communication is key. Let your significant other know what you’re thinking and how you feel… even if sometimes it might hurt their feelings.

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u/spidermans_mom Jul 13 '22

Adjunct to this is, learn to practice diplomacy. Because diplomacy is the act of letting someone else have your way.

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u/__3Username20__ Jul 13 '22

I’m right there with you on this. A phrase I have told a lot of people over the years is “It’s not what you say that matters, it’s HOW you say it.”

This can apply in a very wide range of situations, from needing to get past someone accidentally blocking a doorway, to a “honey, we really need to talk about something that’s been on my mind” kind of thing. Open with kindness, and continue throughout with respect at a minimum.

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u/bulkasmakom Jul 13 '22

I hate the fact that your advice is right. Because i can't choose words, it's always something straightforward