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 respond to “You need to let go of the past”

Handling Criticisms about Holding onto Past Emotions: Effective Conversation Strategies Conversations about letting go of the…

How to respond to “You’ll get over it, it’s just a phase”

When someone dismisses our feelings with a flippant You’ll get over it, it’s just a phase,…

How to respond to “Don’t be sad, it’s just a breakup”

When someone tells you Don’t be sad, it’s just a breakup, it can come across as…

Responding to “I’m not an addict, I just like to party”

When a loved one says I’m not an addict, I just like to party, it can…