A person can choose how to react to critical comments from family members. A person can set boundaries to protect their feelings. A person can decide what information to share and what comments to ignore.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person can choose how to react to critical comments from family members.
A person can set boundaries to protect their feelings. A person can decide what information to share and what comments to ignore.
Family gatherings can be stressful when relatives make critical comments. A person might feel hurt or angry. It is important to remember that a person cannot control what others say. A person can control their own reaction. A person can prepare responses for common critical questions. This helps a person feel more confident. A person can also decide to limit time with family members who are often critical. Setting boundaries is important. A person can politely tell a family member when a comment is not okay. If a family member continues to be critical, a person can choose to end the conversation. A person's feelings are important.
A student is at a family dinner. An aunt asks why the student does not have a boyfriend. The student feels uncomfortable. The student can say, 'My dating life is private.' The student can then change the subject. This sets a boundary and protects the student's feelings.
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