Original Advice
“DONT: Don't test them with public criticism or jokes.”
Praise Loudly, Correct Offstage
Your joke is a test. It's also a threat. In public, your wit becomes a blade, not a hug. They flinch, then armor up. You call it banter; they hear warning shots. You want proof they can run with you; you end up running them off. Stop turning the crowd into a courtroom. Stop cross-examining love with applause as the jury.
Public tests don't toughen them; they teach them to hide. Shame is faster than growth. Laughter sticks longer than apologies. A spotlight is heat; under it, trust evaporates. Intimacy happens offstage, in the wings, in low light, with doors shut. Use your charisma to cast shade, not burn. If you want honesty, make safety. If you want loyalty, stop making dares.
Cosmic Context
Fixed fire, ruled by the Sun. When you shield the stage, the pride thrives; when you roast, they retreat.
Action
──────Deliver critiques privately within 24 hours, never onstage.
✨ You are allowed to choose shelter over spectacle. ✨