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What does it mean?
A good partner critiques you honestly, which is scary but necessary.
In plain terms
A good partner tells you what you need to change, even if it hurts.
What can you take from it?
Real love sometimes means telling hard truths.

Where it applies

  • receiving tough feedback
  • working on a relationship

Putting it to work

  • listening to feedback
  • staying in relationships

Questions to consider

  • Can you handle honest criticism?
  • Does honesty make love stronger?

Another view

It assumes critiques are always for growth.

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