I think we all made that same mistake, brother... I know you were not minimizing her feelings. What we have to remember is the power.. the strength... the ability to inflict pain and joy... that words can have.
When she said she could tell you she was angry without you getting offended would have been a good spot for... "I am glad you feel comfortable enough to be able to do that."
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I certainly want to create an environment in which she can feel safe expressing herself no matter what.
This is an excellent train of thought.
“Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out” ― Art Linkletter
