RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Say What You Mean

[Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist]

All too often, people say mean or hurtful words and then dismiss them later. "I was angry" "I was just having a bad day" or the proverbial "I was just PMSing" are all excuses people give for words they regret in hindsight. It is not acceptable to say words that hurt someone you care about in the heat of the moment and then fail to take responsibility for it. Words can cause a lot of pain, and often the very words that cause the most pain weren’t ever meant to be said.

So before you open your mouth, make sure you mean what you are about to say…. And hopefully, your words won't be mean.