The measure of a healthy relationship is not how quickly conflict is resolved. A better measurement is how long conflict can go unresolved and not become personal. (27)
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Build Your Relationship, Don’t Burn it Down.
You can’t build something you burn down.
Points to Ponder (100 words or less)
“If you’re not prepared to make a mistake, you will never come up with anything original.” (16) ~Sir Ken Robinson