In my example, the mom's father is abusive, so that would make him the kids' grandfather. That's what I
think about it anyway, if the mom hasn't turned into an abuser herself, the kids don't need to know about
their mom's dark past unless they happen to ask (and the parents decide they can handle it).
Having thin skin doesn't mean you're a sheep though. You might just be uncomfortable hearing certain things.
There are some who can't watch more violent or horror movies, for example. Of course, there are also some who want
to know as much about their family as they can, and others who don't care about their family's past at
all.
Quote: sure there's a balance, so I know when to go around people when
the balance tips too dangerous into the wrong direction :O
This is such an underrated skill.
It's very important to read the mood before you act, true~
Quote: I have found relationships greatly strengthen when people take the
time to be honest with me and not sugar coat lies
Following the gift example but switching it
around, I think it'd be much more offensive to pretend that you like it (poorly) and to have your friend guess your
actual opinion, than to outright tell them that you don't like it that much. It's an unpleasant situation
either way :\ But yeah, you're either a poor liar and get caught trying to sugarcoat things, or you lie
convincingly to prevent a conflict.
Quote: what they say behind a screen name can be just as harmful and
hurtful as being said to one's face, in my opinion.
Spot on. I've come across numerous
cases where those posting seemed to forget they were talking to human beings, sadly.
