And sometimes they “hear” something you didn’t say, intend or even imply. But that's okay, real friends (the people who you love so much you would take a bullet for you) will understand and will give their friend the time and the space to realize that on their own. Friendships of a lifetime are worth the space of a few hours or days.

So even if “help” comes in the form of another viewpoint contrary to your own, that doesn’t make you a bad person. It means you have people in your life who think you are such a great person that they want to keep you safe. And in order to do that, we are willing to risk a little awkwardness (or upset).

But everything is going to be fine, tough old broads can handle it! 😂

Okay, that’s enough subliminal messaging for the day, back to work! 😜