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Isolation and leadership

Talking to the people you love about business pressure

5 min read

A sunlit porch chair, suggesting a quiet place for conversation

It's common to want to protect the people you love from your worries. But keeping everything in can create distance at the very time you need closeness.

Choosing a moment

Pick a calm time, not the middle of a busy evening. You might start with something simple like, 'Things have been heavier at work than I've let on.'

You don't need all the answers

You don't have to explain everything or have a plan. Often, simply being heard is what helps most.

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