Henry CloudThis is one of the marks of a truly safe person: they are confrontable.
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The mark of a truly safe person is that they are confrontable. In today’s world, people often retreat from their problems rather than confront them. They’re afraid of getting hurt or doing something wrong in the process. The mark of a truly safe person is that they don’t hide or avoid confrontation, but rather seek it out.
Source: Safe People: How To Find Relationships That Are Good For You And Avoid Those That Arent
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