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When a line has been crossed
When someone has crossed a line, you should open up the conversation alerting the other person to your feelings, concerns, or objections.
Some conversation starters:
- "I thought you should know..."
- "I wanted to bring something to your attention. I felt uncomfortable when.."
- "I want you to be aware of my feelings about what happened..."
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When someone is giving you unsolicited advice
- If you want to share something with a friend or colleague who likes to offer their opinion, say: "I want to share what's going on and would appreciate it if you can listen without offering advice or criticism."
- Another way to stop auto-advice: "At ...
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What to say to deflect nosy questions
You don't owe anyone personal information, especially not to satisfy their curiosity.
- To someone asking how much money you earn: " Trust me, not even close to what I'm worth."
- To someone who asks about your love life: "I'd rather not talk ab...
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When someone is judgmental or critical of you
When a friend, family member or colleague makes a rude comment and then says," I'm just honest," you may feel inclined to accept their words. Don't. If you know them to be genuine, you will know when to be open to their feedback.
Comments about how you wore the wrong dress...
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When someone asks you something you're unsure about
Here are a few ways to buy yourself more time to assess the situation.
- "I need a minute to regroup. Can we talk about this in an hour?"
- "Can we chat about this later today, after I've had some time to consider it?"
- To a friend who wants you to go to a dinner...
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#5. What to say when a line has been crossed
Often, if you can open up a conversation, the rest will flow.
Basic conversation starters to get the ball rolling for a difficult :
● “I thought you should know . . .”
●“I need to share my experience of what went down, because I’d like you to understand how I f...
When Facing Gaslighters
Gaslighters are bold people. They blatantly lie and shift the narrative towards you and they constantly will try to minimize your feelings and experiences.
We need to put our sanity over anybody who tries to cause us harm, may it be mentally or emotionally. Here are some phrases to keep i...
Act like you’re a new couple
When you start dating someone new, the energy is electrifying. As you become better acquainted with your partner, the fireworks you first felt start to fizzle.
Bring back the passion in your relationship and act like you did when you started dating. Compliment your partner. Plan sur...
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