The strongest conversations aren’t the ones you avoid — they’re the ones you prepare for. Walking into a hard conversation without a plan is like walking into a final exam without studying. You may survive it, but you won’t thrive in it or after it. Start with clarity: What do you really want to say? Why does it matter? Then roleplay with a safe person who won’t just agree but will push back — so you’re ready for defenses and emotions. When the real moment comes, you’ll be grounded and ready to