Trying to change others to fit our idea of how they should be is bound to backfire. It’s a vote of ‘no confidence’ because we’re effectively telling them we don’t value who they are right now. If their behavior harms us emotionally or physically, it’s absolutely reasonable to create a boundary. It’s our job to distance ourselves from behavior we can’t accept. If our critique is just about our preference, it’s good to remember that making us happy isn’t their job. Their top priority is to expand, experiment and express in…
Their own way.
