FM Africa

Concerning the second part of the question, we can be wary of saying the hard things that must be said because: 1. We can be doubtful of our own motives or question our own 'take' on the situation. We can doubt whether these are things that 'must be said' or whether they are things we actually want to say out of our own frustration or out own issues. Always good therefore to check with God first, to pray and to seek His wisdom. The question then becomes, if we do get convicted that we should say something, will we have the courage to do so, because... 2. We are fearful of the fallout that might occur, or the loss of relationship