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Proverbs 14:10 CEV No one else can really know how sad or happy you are.

When someone is upset with someone else, a big problem is a lack of communication. For whatever reason, some people don’t want to talk about what made them upset. If that issue is not addressed, it can turn into bitterness. 

For instance, when one family member hasn’t spoken to another family member for years or when one spouse gives the other the silent treatment for something they’ve done wrong, they’re harboring bitterness. In their mind, they feel justified, but in actuality it’s unfruitful. 

As the scripture says, no one knows how happy or sad we are. If something upsets us, we should be mature enough to express our feelings. No need to hide behind pride or ego, making people think we’re emotionless. 

If they respect us and want to continue to maintain a relationship with us, they’ll apologize and make the necessary corrections. If they don’t, they revealed who they are and we can love them from a distance. Either way, we don’t have to harbor bitterness towards them.

Communicate the issues you have with others, and don’t let bitterness rob you of your joy.

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