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When I was younger, I would get pretty upset with anybody who gave me feedback, provided me with a little constructive criticism, or just offered a note on my behavior. I didn’t see it as feedback, constructive, or “just a note”—I saw it as mean, judgmental, and rude. Today, one of my favorite characteristics in a person is the willingness to take some feedback. And I try to take any graciously, and with a grain of salt. I learned that anyone I think is truly impressive out there tends to be comfortable with feedback. It’s the only way anybody gets better, really. Sometimes, we’re lucky enough to recognize our flaws on our own, but often it takes either A) a difficult, painful lesson to show those to us or B) a caring, honest friend. Here are hard truths a good friend will tell you.
You’re in a toxic relationship
A good friend will tell you when you’re in a toxic relationship. She’ll tell you if your partner is clearly trying to brainwash you, is controlling, and is trying to change you. And even if you get mad at her for saying it (because the brainwashing has already taken effect), she says it anyways.
