>Now I’m raging coz she just doesn’t stop. What should I do
I'm a little bit crazy so probably don't do what I would do but.... I would lean into it and play their game by your rules. My two cents:
"Oh, this is a kid they found on the street! Yeah, it's cray."
"Oh, I'm just headed out to YADAYADA BAR, do you want to come? Great people most of the time, maybe you'll find hubby # 2!!"
"OMG, im so sorry, I thought you told me this fact the other day, were you wrong? I don't want us to disagree so I want to make sure I'm remembering what you said properly"
"oh, didn't you know? Living abroad saves you tooons on taxes! Plus you know, you know, gotta get that sunshine! It's good for the soul."
"So how's your ex doing?"
"It's so sweet of you to ask about my life! Can I come in for a coffee and chat?! I've got so much to tell you!"
Ya know, that kind of thing, defuse their hostility with... friendliness? Don't dismiss it i guess, treat it like an improv show where you have to say "yes and" to whatever comes at you. I've found people get bored of trying to mk you defensive or angry. But again. I don't put up with peoples bullshit very well so, do what you feel comfortable with.
imjustheretoeatdrama t1_jaf242o wrote
Reply to How can a mom (54F) daughter (35F) together be such an a**? by Dandelion_1347
>Now I’m raging coz she just doesn’t stop. What should I do
I'm a little bit crazy so probably don't do what I would do but.... I would lean into it and play their game by your rules. My two cents:
"Oh, this is a kid they found on the street! Yeah, it's cray." "Oh, I'm just headed out to YADAYADA BAR, do you want to come? Great people most of the time, maybe you'll find hubby # 2!!" "OMG, im so sorry, I thought you told me this fact the other day, were you wrong? I don't want us to disagree so I want to make sure I'm remembering what you said properly" "oh, didn't you know? Living abroad saves you tooons on taxes! Plus you know, you know, gotta get that sunshine! It's good for the soul." "So how's your ex doing?" "It's so sweet of you to ask about my life! Can I come in for a coffee and chat?! I've got so much to tell you!"
Ya know, that kind of thing, defuse their hostility with... friendliness? Don't dismiss it i guess, treat it like an improv show where you have to say "yes and" to whatever comes at you. I've found people get bored of trying to mk you defensive or angry. But again. I don't put up with peoples bullshit very well so, do what you feel comfortable with.