Myth #1: “If They Love Me, They’ll Just Know What I Mean”
📌 Story: Lisa always assumed her best friend, Maria, would just know when she needed support. When Lisa was going through a tough time, Maria didn’t check in as much as she had hoped. Lisa felt hurt.
But the truth was—Maria had no idea Lisa needed her. When Lisa finally said, "I could really use some company right now," Maria immediately stepped up.
Lesson: People can’t read minds. Clear communication fosters connection.
✅ What to Do Instead:
Say: “I need support right now. Can we talk?” instead of waiting for someone to guess.
Myth #2: “Saying It Once Should Be Enough”
📌 Story: James told his boss once that he wanted to be considered for a leadership role. But months passed, and nothing happened. He assumed his boss ignored him—but in reality, his boss had forgotten amidst other priorities.
James realized that repeating important requests isn’t being pushy—it’s being clear.
✅ What to Do Instead:
Follow up! “I wanted to check in again about that leadership opportunity.”
Myth #3: “If I’m Honest, They’ll Automatically Agree”
📌 Story: Anna told her friend, “I don’t like how you joke about my weight.” She expected an apology, but instead, her friend got defensive.
Honesty is powerful, but it doesn’t guarantee agreement.
✅ What to Do Instead:
Pair honesty with empathy: “I know you don’t mean harm, but it hurts me when you say that.”
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