In a friendship, is it acceptable and necessary sometimes, or uncharitable and grudgeworthy, to say 'You did X and I didn't like it' or 'I'm angry with you because you said Y'? Sophie is joined by psychotherapist Helen Acton for much jolly disagreement on this subject. Why would Sophie never in a million years tell friends, family, acquaintances or anyone that they'd upset or annoyed her? And why does Helen adopt the opposite approach? Is it just down to personal preference or is there a better way to approach these things? Listen and decide for yourself!
In a friendship, is it acceptable and necessary sometimes, or uncharitable and grudgeworthy, to say 'You did X and I didn't like it' or 'I'm angry with you because you said Y'? Sophie is joined by psychotherapist Helen Acton for much jolly disagreement on this subject. Why would Sophie never in a million years tell friends, family, acquaintances or anyone that they'd upset or annoyed her? And why does Helen adopt the opposite approach? Is it just down to personal preference or is there a better way to approach these things? Listen and decide for yourself!
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