Read the writing on the wall.

Perhaps you're afraid of setting new boundaries with a friend or family member, who doesn't quite understand your WLS needs, for fear of angering them. So, you're avoiding the confrontation and hoping the problem goes away by itself. Meanwhile, you're inadvertently dismissing warning signs that things may well be coming to a head regardless.

Pay close attention to the clues around you if you want to head problems off at the pass. Pretending nothing is wrong won't alleviate your conflict. It will simply prevent you from reading the road signs ahead and may lead you to a crash.

Action for the day: If you have been putting off a discussion with a friend or family member for fear of angering them, make plans to have that discussion the next time you are together. Rehearse your discussion with a safe friend, if necessary.

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