"You Don’t Have to be Perfect"

In some ways, each one of us is flawed. Each of us has some good traits and some bad traits. It’s the human condition. It can’t be any other way.

But, at moments of conflict, many of us lose sight of this. We see the other person’s faults, but not our own. As you probably know, this doesn’t work out too well. Denial and blame don’t lead to a happier life.

What does?

Admit you’re not perfect.

See how your flaws contribute to the conflict.

Apologize for your part.

Continue working on improving your flaws.

Of course, we all want to see ourselves as good. But don’t confuse good with perfect. You don’t have to be perfect to be good. The truth is: You are good. AND you are flawed.

You’re not perfect. You don’t have to be. You can’t possibly be. No one can. Just don’t pretend that you are. And don’t forget to apologize. And keep working on improving.