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Keepers help you grow
This is also a clear sign that you likely have a healthy relationship with yourself and are not trying to force yourself to be something or someone you’re not.
But if you take it a step further, some people will accept you for who you are and point out characteristics that need improvement.
One of my friends told me I could use improvement in an area of my life. They didn’t tell me to change x, y, and z. They recommended I read a book to start tackling the area.
Ever since they told me that, I’ve been focusing effort (almost daily) to improve the area. How am I improving the area? Through a book they recommended. And I’m finally starting to see growth and development in this area because I took heed of their feedback.
We might not always want to hear the feedback others have to say about us, but it can be an enlightening experience to hear others’ words and sit on them. There can be much truth and wisdom found in self-aware people.
No one is perfect. We can all continually make improvements. And the best relationships are the ones that challenge each other.
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