Nobody can bulletproof a relationship.
1. Casually thrown hurtful words
Words are like bullets. Once you pull the trigger, you can’t take them back. You can express remorse or say you are sorry, but that is not the same.
We all make mistakes. We say hurtful things to the ones we love the most. But if this is a normal habit — like taking care of the laundry — it is a red signal.
You have to weigh your words carefully. Think before saying something out loud. You may say something that can hurt another person forever.
I know this personally because my mom still remembers some hurtful words my dad said to her like many years ago.
“Be mindful when it comes to your words. A string of some words that don’t mean to you, may stick with someone else for a lifetime.” — Rachel Wolchin
To your inspirations,
Banchi
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