J.k. RowlingSometimes, if she simply remained quiet, and let the inadequacy of his excuses reverberate on the air, he became ashamed and backtracked.
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In a relationship, it is important to not let your partner’s inadequacies have any power over you. Rather, you need to let their inadequacies be known. You do that by being honest about your limitations and being open to them doing the same. If the other person then takes responsibility for their actions, you can both learn from that experience and grow together.
Source: The Casual Vacancy
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