Let Them Know

“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” -Alexander Pope

“When people injure you, ask yourself what good or harm they thought would come of it. If you understand that, you’ll feel sympathy rather than outrage or anger.” -Marcus Aurelius

“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” -Hanlon’s Razor

“How much better to heal than seek revenge from injury. Vengeance wastes a lot of time and exposes you to many more injuries than the first that sparked it.” -Seneca

“Misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than even malice and wickedness.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“No one does wrong willingly.” -Socrates

A close friend or family member wronged you. You’re hurt, angry, sad.

Okay.

But do they actually know they wronged you?

There’s a pretty good chance they don’t.

Sometimes, true friendship is about having the courage and vulnerability to let them know they did. And why what they did (or didn’t do) hurt you.

If it’s a relationship you truly care about, then you will.