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Find the right words to say
  • Communication
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
  • Dating
  • Texting
  • Work
  • Love
  • Parenting
  • Mental health
  • Family
  • Self-care
  • Personal growth
  • Sarcasm
  • About us
  • AI Laptop Empire (eBook)

Assertive Response Techniques

How to reply when a friend’s “Congrats, but… I’m busy” seems evasive

Friendship Assertive Response Techniques Conflict Prevention
When a friend says “Congrats, but I’m busy” it can feel like a dodge. The words…

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