Jan 9, 2025
Being thought of as 'nice' is a problem. You allow others to control you.
Be honest from the start. Being direct from the beginning saves time when building a relationship that won't work.
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Written by James Bollen | Secure Single
I write about personal finance (not financial advice), productivity, and self-improvement. Substack: https://securesingle.substack.com
