A question of perspective
The man doesn't know that there is a snake underneath. The woman doesn't know that there is a stone crushing the man.
The woman thinks: “I am going to fall! and I can't climb because the snake is going to bite me! Why can't the man use a little more strengh and pull me up!"
The man thinks: “I am in so much pain! Yet I'm still pulling you as much as I can! why don't you try and climb a little harder?!"
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You can't see the pressure the other person is under, and the other person can't see pain that you're in.
This is life, no matter whether it's with work, family, feelings or friends we should try to understand each other.
Learn to think differently, perhaps more clearly and communicate better.
A little thought and patience goes a long way.
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