The other night, I invited a couple of dear friends over for an early Christmas dinner. I have known them for years, and we all get along amazingly well. Yes, we get along even when we disagree about some important things. I can hear a collective gasp as I write this. Over the years, we […]
Hate
I Might Disagree With You But I’m Not A Hater
![Just because someone disagrees with you, it doesn't mean they are a hater. Resist building a wall of suspicion where none is needed.](https://www.katherinewalden.com/wp-content/uploads/Hater-is-a-strong-word-710x335.png)
There is an alarming trend in the world, where the phrase ‘disagree with’ is synonymous with the word ‘hater.’ Hater is a strong word; it polarizes. It permits people to be aggressive toward those they consider to be ‘haters’. When you believe someone hates you, it puts you on the defence, and you feel you […]