“If we really dislike someone, the last thing we would do is tell them how to improve.”

Negative feedback is hard to hear. But, consider the alternative: No negative feedback. Ever. The absence of critical feedback can mean one of two things:

Your work is good enough but you’re no longer developing your skills.
Your work is subpar and no one’s telling you.

Stop Fearing Critical Feedback — Fear Not Getting It Instead

“If we really dislike someone, the last thing we would do is tell them how to improve.”