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Old 01-28-2015, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlotta View Post
"Have a good day" comes to mind or "I m really busy right now, ttyl" or not responding at all if you don't feel like it come to mind too.
He is starting to panic (and act up) because he feels his grip on you slipping.
Great job on your sister too You have a right to not engage (or disengage) with people's toxic bs no matter how close they are to you.


I agree with that, don't give lovey cards unless you mean it. People pleasing can really trip you up (I have a tendency to people please myself believe it or not..always have to watch out for it).
(nodding) Yep, yep, yep!

Another favorite line of mine is, "I'm sorry you feel that way" when you just want to put an end to the madness & not be disingenuous to yourself by apologizing for stuff you didn't do/say/think/whatever. With this line you aren't actually apologizing FOR anything but sometimes just hearing the word "sorry" can stop an asshat in his tracks. (at least that has been my experience)
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