Bridge — Onboarding
Your name
Their name
Relationship
When you want to say something hard to them, what usually stops you?
I'm scared she'll take it as an attack and shut down. Every time I've tried, the conversation spirals and I end up apologizing for bringing it up.
What do you wish they understood about you that they don't seem to?
That I'm not criticizing her — I'm asking for closeness. When I say something hurt me, I need her to hear it as me trusting her, not accusing her.
What emotional response do you hope for from them?
I want her to pause before reacting. Just acknowledge that what I felt was real, even if she sees it differently. That alone would change everything.
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