Many resentments begin with a question we never ask.

Many resentments begin with a question we never ask. In silence, we assign motives to another person and then react to our own story as though it were a proven fact. One simple question can open what has been closed for weeks: “What did you mean when you said that?” or “Am I understanding you correctly?” Clarity is often kinder than assumption. Asking is not weakness. It gives the relationship a chance to hear the truth before resentment begins speaking on your behalf.