It’s not the elephant in the room that makes things weird.
It’s pretending the elephant isn't there.
Because what breaks connection isn’t discomfort — it’s pretense.
So when you sense something unsaid hanging in the air, try just naming it.
It doesn’t have to be dramatic.
It can be as simple as:
✨ “This feels a little off — can we pause and check in?”
✨ “Hey, I’m sensing some tension. Are you feeling that too?”
✨ “It feels like there’s something under the surface here. Can we about that?”
When you name the elephant, you stay connected to what’s true.
When you ignore it, you slide into pretense and authenticity gets lost.
So keep it real.
Even when it’s weird.
Especially when it’s weird.
💭 What’s your favorite way to “name the elephant” when it shows up in the room?
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