When to Stop

Some people refuse to see what the mirror shows, and you cannot force self-awareness. The hard skill here is knowing when to stop.

If the same reflection gets rejected twice, give it a rest. The relationship has told you something — either the person isn't ready, or you are not the right messenger. Both are useful to know, and neither is solved by a third attempt. Bringing it up again and again only hardens the resistance you were hoping to soften.