Journaling Idea - On Half-Truths.

What do you do when a friend asks for your opinion but you’re not sure you can be honest?

Do you sugarcoat or tell it straight as it is? Are you afraid to hurt your friend’s feelings?

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Natalia Łobodzińska

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Apr 12, 2025

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