How to Deal With Directness in Close Relationships

Just because we think this way doesn't mean these people do. And there are ways for them to tell you things that our directness might cannibalize. Have you ever told somebody to the truth and they couldn't handle it? Yes. Those people probably don't speak the same way you do. It's not about taking responsibility. It's just about acknowledging the truth of human connection. These people are this way. Some people have to pee a lot. But I think in close relationships it's important to be able to have those conversations of hey I don't feel safe. Do you mind if I take a walk first?"