You think you're being kind. More often, it's cowardice disguised as compassion.
That smile when your colleague takes credit for your work. That "no problem" when your friend cancels plans for the fifth time. That "it's fine" when your wife dismisses your concerns again.
You call it kindness. You tell yourself you're being the bigger person. You're keeping the peace.
What you're calling kindness is fear wearing a mask. Fear of confrontation. Fear of being disliked. Fear of standing up for what you actually believe.
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