What to say when family relationships get personal (without making things awkward)
Boundaries, Bullying, Family, Friends, Gaslighting, Rude People, Mother in law, Mean GirlsChristina Ferrarisister in law, mother in law, drama, family disagreement, fight, argument, holidays, holiday drama, family drama, boundaries, excluded, mean, family, awkward
How to handle when your family excludes you
Boundaries, Friends, Family, Gaslighting, Mean Girls, Mother in law, Rude PeopleChristina Ferrarifamily, drama, friend drama, family drama, exclusion, excluded, left out, what to do when you're left out, home for the holidays, holiday drama, thanksgiving, christmas, holidays, awkward, silence
3 comebacks to use when someone guilt trips you.
Boundaries, Work Situations, Mother in law, Friends, Family, AssertiveYOUChristina Ferrariguilt, guilt trip, assertive, boundary, boundaries, family
Assertive responses to use when someone downplays or puts down something you’re proud of.
Family, Work Situations, Rude People, Mother in law, Mean Girls, Boundaries, AssertiveYOUChristina Ferraridownplay, jealous, put down, subtle dig, mother in law, family, toxic
Comebacks to use when you catch someone sizing you up.
Family, Boundaries, Work Situations, Rude People, Mother in law, Mean Girls, AssertiveYOUChristina Ferrarisizing you up, mean girls, mean girl, power dynamics, family, judgemental
How to handle a friend that is always negative
Boundaries, Family, Friends, Mother in law, Work Situations, AssertiveYOUChristina Ferrariassertive you, negative friend, friend, family, energy drainer
Assertive phrases to use to get your family to take a family photo.