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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)

Toxic Positivity

What to say when they ask “Have you tried just being more positive?”

Mental health Chronic Illness Support Empathy in Mental Health
When someone asks you Have you tried just being more positive? in response to your struggles…

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

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

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

Mental health Emotional regulation Emotional support
When someone tells you to just get over it, it can be incredibly frustrating and invalidating.…

What to do when they attribute their success to their astrological sign

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When it comes to conversations, we’ve all been there – stuck in a conversation where someone…

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