--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If it hurts your feelings or not ima tell…" description: "\"If it hurts your feelings or not ima tell you, that's what true friends do.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/651/anonymous-1_friend_if-it-hurts-your-feelings-or-not-ima-tel_3233589.jpg" --- # If it hurts your feelings or not ima tell you, that's what… ![“If it hurts your feelings or not ima tell you, that's what true friends do.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/651/anonymous-1_friend_if-it-hurts-your-feelings-or-not-ima-tel_3233589.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/651/anonymous-1_friend_if-it-hurts-your-feelings-or-not-ima-tel_3233589.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/651/anonymous-1_friend_if-it-hurts-your-feelings-or-not-ima-tel_3233589.jpg) > “If it hurts your feelings or not ima tell you, that's what true friends do.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True friends are honest, even when the truth may hurt. **In simple terms:** Real friends give honest feedback. Key Takeaway Value honesty in friendships. Themes friendship honesty trust Mood conversational reflective Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - conflict resolution - personal growth - teamwork - mentoring Key Concepts communication vulnerability support Questions to Reflect On - When have you needed honest feedback? - How can you balance truth with compassion? 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That's how we learn and grow.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/life-is-full-of-change-that-s-how-we-learn-and-grow/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [You'll seldom experience regret for anything that you've done. It is what you haven't done that will torment you. The message, therefore, is clear.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anonymous/you-ll-seldom-experience-regret-for-anything-that-you-ve-done-it-is/) [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) > [Scrabble - The game is available in Braille. That’s a nice fact. This makes me feel better about humanity for some reason. 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