How to deflect “What’s going on in your life?” when you don’t want to share

Handling conversations effectively is an art that requires finesse, especially when it comes to deflecting questions…

What to text back when they ask “Are you busy?” when you’re trying to avoid plans

When someone asks Are you busy? over text, it can be a bit daunting, especially if…

How to respond to “Can we meet up?” when you’re not interested

The age-old conundrum: someone asks to meet up, but you’re just not feeling it. Maybe you’re…

How to handle “Why do you always respond so briefly?” when you’re trying to be concise

The art of texting. It’s a delicate balance between being concise and being seen as terse.…

What to text back when they send “Hey” with no context or follow-up

The age-old conundrum: you receive a Hey from someone, with no context, no follow-up, and no…

Responding to “Why are you being so quiet?” when you’re just not feeling chatty

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re not feeling chatty, but someone asks you,…

How to deflect “What’s on your mind?” when you’re not ready to share

When someone asks What’s on your mind? over text, it can be overwhelming, especially if you’re…

What to say when they ask “Did you see my stories/posts?” when you deliberately avoided them

When someone asks Did you see my stories/posts? and you deliberately avoided them, it can be…

How to respond to “Why didn’t you invite me?” when you didn’t think they’d want to come

When someone asks Why didn’t you invite me? after not being included in a social event,…

How to handle “Can I call you?” when you’re not comfortable with phone calls

When someone asks, Can I call you? it can be a difficult request to navigate, especially…