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# You can disagree without being punitive....
> You can disagree without being punitive. Responding to a child’s or partner’s mistake with calm concern rather than judgment keeps the lines of communication open, and messages are received through trust.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Freedom, Trust, and Non-Attachment in Relationships - Workbook|Freedom, Trust, and Non-Attachment in Relationships]]
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“You can disagree without being punitive. Responding to a child’s or partner’s mistake with calm concern rather than judgment keeps the lines of communication open, and messages are received through trust.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-disagree-without-being-messages-received-trust
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