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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)

Mental health and messaging

Responding to “Are you okay?” when you’re just having a bad day

Texting Bad day responses Conversational Strategies
When someone asks Are you okay? via text, it’s often a kind gesture, but it can…

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  • How to respond to “I’m feeling really frustrated with our friendship lately”
  • What to say when they bring up their past relationships
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