People misunderstand that word. Being kind ≠ being nice. You can be direct, you can say no, you can even raise your voice or curse and still be being kind -- be

People misunderstand that word. Being kind ≠ being nice. You can be direct, you can say no, you can even raise your voice or curse and still be being kind -- because if you actually care, sometimes you act like something other than a Stepford Wife (or husband).