When we encounter someone who seems hostile and critical, it’s tempting to retaliate by immediately creating a story about how they don’t measure up to our standards, either. But that takes a perceived (or imagined) slight and turns it into something real. It’s healthier and more accurate to assume that they’re dealing with a difficult situation that has nothing to do with us. This helps us avoid a tit for tat dynamic that leads to unnecessary hurt feelings and instead create one of…
Compassion and understanding.
