How to respond to “You’re really bringing me down”

Dealing with criticism from friends can be tough, especially when it feels like they’re attacking our…

How to respond to “You’re really annoying me right now”

When a friend tells you that you’re really annoying them, it can be a bit of…

What to say when they confess “I hate kids”

When someone confesses I hate kids in a conversation, it can be a sensitive and potentially…

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,…

Navigating conversations about their past traumas

Handling conversations about sensitive topics, especially those related to family members’ past traumas, requires empathy, understanding,…

How to turn the conversation back to what matters

When it comes to conversations with friends, we’ve all been there – stuck in a rut,…

How to respond to “I feel like you’ve been distant lately”

Bonjour/Hola/Ni hao! When someone says “I feel like you’ve been distant lately,” it can be difficult…