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If you have relationships, you've likely been part of silent agreements. Silent agreements are the implicit "rules" of your relationships that arise from unspoken beliefs and expectations that both parties hold, stemming from your earliest experiences and reinforced as you mature. They can sound something like "the person who makes more money should pay for the dates," or "my boss doesn't offer me a raise, and he knows I won't ask for one". These agreements can hinder your relationships, remaining undiscussed due to fear, aversion to conflict, feelings of obligation, or guilt.

In the last few months, we are witnessing something that only 10 years ago could only be seen in cinemas. State officials talking about a threat to national security; dozens of photos and videos confirmed by the Pentagon; US Air Force pilots explaining what they saw in flight with their eyes and on the radar; former US president saying "we don't know exactly what they are"; etc.