Why the Truth Teller Becomes the Problem

Have you ever been the one who finally said what everyone else was already thinking...

...and somehow you became the problem?

Maybe you're the spouse who finally said,

"This drinking isn't normal."

Maybe you're the sibling who's tired of watching everyone make excuses for the same person.

Maybe you're the parent trying to get your spouse to acknowledge that your child needs help.

Or maybe you've been lied to, cheated on, manipulated, or betrayed, and now everyone wants you to stop talking about it because your honesty is making people uncomfortable.

If you've lived through that, you're not imagining things.

This happens in dysfunctional families all the time.

And once you understand why, you'll stop questioning yourself quite so much.

People Aren't Always Reacting to the Truth

One of the biggest misconceptions is that people get upset because what you said wasn't true.

More often than not...

They get upset because of what the ...

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Here's the Question You Need to Answer First

There comes a point in some relationships where you feel like you've run into the same brick wall so many times that you start wondering if you're losing your mind.

You love this person. The relationship isn't bad all the time. In fact, there are plenty of good moments. But somehow you always end up back in the exact same argument, the same hurt, the same disappointment.

After enough cycles, one question starts to take over:

Is this relationship fixable, or do I need to walk away?

If you're asking yourself that question, you're not alone. It's one of the most common struggles I see, and unfortunately, it's also one of the hardest to get clear answers about.

Everyone Has an Opinion About Your Relationship

When you're hurting, it's natural to reach out.

Maybe you talk to your best friend.

Maybe your family.

Maybe your therapist.

Or maybe you ask a bunch of strangers online because they feel more objec...