Accepting their feelings without agreeing or fighting back can cut off their need for validation and control.
9 I Don’t Like How You’re Speaking to Me, So I Will Not Engage
Setting this boundary stops their manipulation tactics and makes it clear that you won’t participate in a negative interaction.
8 I Am Not Going to Argue Anymore
Declaring an end to the argument shows that you won’t be drawn into their unproductive confrontations.
7 I Am Capable of Doing What I Want Regardless of What You Think
This asserts your independence and makes it clear that their opinion won’t control your actions.
6 I Understand
Demonstrating understanding, without necessarily agreeing, can help calm their need to feel acknowledged.
5 We Can Agree to Disagree
This phrase ends the argument by recognizing differing opinions and not feeding into their need for validation.
4 I See Where You Are Coming From
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