Safe People

6 Traits of Safe People: https://twitter.com/Theholisticpsyc/status/1699822867364688349

1. Their words match their actions: in short, they do what they say they will. They're highly predictable and consistent. When they're not, they own it and communicate about it instead of leaving you in the dark.
2. They apologize when they genuinely feel they've done something wrong: this is different than chronic apologizing to not upset someone. They apologize from a genuine space to build trust and to repair.
3. They don't take themselves too seriously: they're flexible with their self image and able to be lighthearted. This is because they're not stuck in fight and can see the bigger picture.
4. They can regulate their emotions: when they're stressed or overwhelmed they take breaks and can calm themselves down. This allows them to *also* take your emotions into account.
5. They don't invalidate you: when you share how you feel, what you think, or believe they're curious. They try to understand where you're coming from. They don't deny your reality.
6. They're openminded: they can see other people's perspectives. They don't engage in black and white thinking. They're flexible in their mindset and open to different perspectives.

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