Mind the gap:

When in London on tube(AKA the underground train) there is a saying posted  that states “mind the gap”. The hole between the train and the platform. Mind the gap is a caution to be aware that their is a hole and to not fall to your doom. In social situations sometimes there are miscommunications and misunderstandings. One of situation I had with a friends whom has serious mental illness and suicidal tendencies. If it had not been for forgiveness of not understanding her situation, the relationship would have ended. With friends that are struggling its not the time nor place to bring up things when they are in their darkest hour. Period! Wait until the storm has passed and you have calmed down. Sometimes you realize with time it was not a big deal and does not need to be addressed.

Minding the gap is seeing the situation for what it is and understanding that others may have a completely opposite way of seeing it. In these cases either let them remain in there ignorance or talk about it if it bothers you. Know that as long as you are respectful that is all that matters. Understanding and breaking down misunderstandings is vital to helping solve miscommunications. It all starts with asking them if there is a misunderstanding. I just listened to Michelle Chalfants podcast interviewing Maria G Franco. They said an old Irish Proverb “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.”