heart-to-heart
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In a heart-to-heart talk with your adult child; acknowledge the pain, hardship or misunderstanding that resulted from your actions or decisions; and ask for forgiveness.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025
After a series of healing heart-to-heart conversations, Uchis’ mom worked for her daughters’ forgiveness — and spent ample time with her grandson before she tragically died in April.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
"Last year, we spoke heart-to-heart with the community and now they must leave and go back to their villages," he added.
From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024
“Zoe and I had a heart-to-heart and I said, ‘We can adapt,’” King said, recalling how they decided to create a decentralized model for the company that would allow her to live with her family.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024
“I think you ought to have a heart-to-heart talk with Appleman.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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