Kingsley writes on the Upside of Criticism and Negativity:

“When would saying or doing something about a friends decisions be “interfering” or smothering? Not letting them make their own mistakes?”

Kingsley, in my case everyone knows I am going to speak up. I don’t have any friends who don’t like it, as a matter of fact I’d say it’s one of my most appreciated traits.
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Back on the (hot) topic of the upside of criticism and negativity…

It must be my nature but I am pretty sure every friend I have relies on me to speak up and vice versa. I just would have no use or interest in a friend who could or would not discern things and offer their impression or opinion of whatever. I run with some very intelligent and talented folks but if they won’t give it up, well what the hell? What do I want them to do? See me heading for the rocks and leave me go for what? My own good? I really question that as a motive.
Continue reading Astrology And The 11th House: What Do You Value? Friends Who Coddle Or Friends Who Don’t?