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How to tell my mother not to visit?
I left my mother's home to live on my own 8,5 years ago. Since then, no one in my family has visited me once. Some years ago, my mother even dismissed my idea to visit me when I suggested to do so, I guess because she didn't see any reason if I was…
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My girlfriend occasionally blocks me on social media
We have known each other for almost a year, and have been dating for more than 6 months. Most of the time it has been going really well; we like each other and enjoy each other's company. For most of the time we've been together (ca. 5 months), we…
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How to communicate to my spouse I can't stand unexpected touch without hurting their feelings?
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I've recently learned about my autism and still need to understand what it means. I have struggle being touched when I don't expect it and it hurts my spouse when I already tried to explain to them why I react this way. How could I at least…
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On what to compliment someone with anorexia in order to improve their body image?
I'm in an online support group for people with anxiety, depression and these kinds of things (I already talked about it in this question).
The other day, someone with anorexia (her words) posted a picture of herself, explaining how she feels ugly…
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How to explain to mother that less support is better?
Life happens, and my SO broke up with me. I understand her point of view, I have my own, and I am kinda ok with what happened, although it is a bit hard on the feelings, but you just need to give it time.
Then I reported the news to my mother, she…
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Happy Juneteenth?
I recently learned about Juneteenth. For anyone not familiar:
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the…
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How should I address a person who offers a choice of personal pronouns
I've recently seen a number of people who, when listing their personal pronouns, appear to be offering a choice.
In particular, I have seen folks say
"she" or "they"
In situations where asking them directly is not necessarily practical, which one…
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How can I communicate to my wife my concerns about her spending habits?
Some context to begin with: My wife and I have been married for two years now. I earn around 2500€ after taxes, and she used to earn around 1500€ after taxes. We both share one bank account, by the way.
I come from a working-class family. While I…
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How do I avoid an interaction with an employee at the grocery store escalating to the store manager?
I live in the Netherlands. I am an immigrant of North African descent, and Muslim by faith.
Yesterday I walked into a major grocery store. I was very angry and stressed for other reasons. In this store they have an orange juice machine which…
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How to politely ask my family to stop pressuring me to 'like' posts more on social media?
It happens fairly often: someone in the family buys a 'cool new thing', and posts pictures of it on social media like Whatsapp. Sometimes something interesting pops up that deserves a comment from me, but usually it is something I do not really care…
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How to ask ex-girlfriend to seek professional help
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My now ex-girlfriend and I have dated for nearly three years (both nearly in our 30s). Up until some months ago, our relationship was the perfect one everybody is looking for. In short, we would never argue or be upset with each other, we…
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How to tell a stranger that the way I wish to educate my child is none of his/her business?
Consider the following scenario: I'm taking my kid (5 years old) to a coffeeshop and we do some 'math problems'. By math problems I mean that I explain him about the numbers, addition, counting and so forth. When I ask him to draw a number sometimes…
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How to talk to people at a singles mixer when you are an introvert?
I am going to a singles mixer in a few days. I'm an introvert and find it hard to make small talk with people I don't know. How do I make the most of a singles mixer (that is, meet people and have meaningful conversations)?
Some notes:
I find it…
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Worried about girlfriend lifestyle changes
My girlfriend has been experimenting with different lifestyle changes lately, which I think is not only amazing, but an important element in growth. I would like to support her through all these changes the best I can. For example, a few months ago…
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How to argue for a point of view without appearing like I am sharing that view?
A little Background first:
Due to events in my past I am very self aware and practiced a lot, trying to understand motivations of others without letting my personal views/motivation induce bias into that thought process.
I dare to say I became very…
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