Relevant Magazine

Are You ‘Protecting Your Peace’ or Just Avoiding Conflict?
Monday, June 2, 2025You didn’t text back. Not because you forgot, but because you weren’t in the mood to deal with whatever awkward, emotional conversation might follow. Instead, you told yourself you were protecting your peace. You prayed about it. Maybe even posted a story about “boundaries.” But deep down, you knew: this wasn’t clarity — it was…