How to respond to “You’re letting it get to you too much”

When someone says You’re letting it get to you too much, it can be a frustrating…

How to react when they tell you to “toughen up”

When someone tells you to toughen up, it can be infuriating, invalidating, and unhelpful. This phrase…

How to respond to “You’re being dramatic”

When someone tells you that you’re being dramatic, it can be frustrating, invalidating, and even hurtful.…

How to react when they dismiss your feelings

Handling conversations where someone dismisses your feelings can be incredibly frustrating and invalidating. It’s essential to…

What to say when they ask “Why can’t you just calm down?”

Handling conversations about mental health can be tough, especially when others don’t quite understand what we’re…

How to react when they say “Just get over it”

When someone tells you to just get over it, it can be incredibly frustrating and invalidating.…

How to react when they say “I hate you!”

When our child says those dreaded three words, I hate you!, it can be a challenging…

How to respond to anger or frustration

When dealing with anger or frustration, it’s essential to respond in a way that acknowledges and…

How to respond to “You’re too sensitive”

I’ve noticed that some people have this uncanny ability to reduce complex emotional responses to a…

Responding to “You’re too clingy” without feeling attacked

Handling accusations of being too clingy can be a sensitive topic in any romantic relationship. When…