It is hard to be the one that has to tell the cold, hard truth, but you can do it. Sometimes you have to be honest and not worry about who will and will not like it; Just do it and stand your ground.

I use to hate being the one who would have to bring the reality to my friend groups. Well, I do not care about that anymore. Every once in a while, the people we surround ourselves with need a reminder that this is the real world. We cannot always expect life to be what we want.

It is okay if you have to reel in your friends, family, or whoever you associate yourself with. At some point, you will do it and you will not be loved for it. Your friends may get mad at you. Your family may not talk to you for a while. Whatever happens, remember that you have a right to express your thoughts, respectfully.

Some people do not want to hear the truth and refuse to acknowledge it. I have personally had friends tell me what I think is wrong and dismiss anything I said. I have also had those same friends come to me and apologize for dismissing me so rudely. However, I never get mad at them and I still care about their feelings.

If you are going to say what needs to be said, do it to help someone. That should always be the intention. Anytime I say something, I say it to save my companions from being devastated. We should never want to see our loved ones hurt.

There are a few things to remember when you have to tell it how it is. First, be aware of your boundaries. Second, keep their feelings in mind. Third, speak to help them, not to harm them. Finally, be patient with them.

Now, go out and tell it how it is, but be kind as you do so.