1) don't feel obligated to be careful with what you say, but understand you may offend people.
2) try working on saying things differently so that you can still provide constructive criticism, that is actually constructive.
if they continually ask for your opinion, knowing how you typically respond, then it's their own fault if they get upset. however, you could work on your approach if you're really all that concerned about how people take the things you say. especially if it's someone you actually care about.
try this trick: say your third thought, not your first.
IIN that I have been learning empathy skills from the internet.
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then I guess you have two choices:
1) don't feel obligated to be careful with what you say, but understand you may offend people.
2) try working on saying things differently so that you can still provide constructive criticism, that is actually constructive.
if they continually ask for your opinion, knowing how you typically respond, then it's their own fault if they get upset. however, you could work on your approach if you're really all that concerned about how people take the things you say. especially if it's someone you actually care about.
try this trick: say your third thought, not your first.