The people pleasers’ guide to dodging nosy questions

End that friendship!” blares one video. “Don’t call your sister if it’s draining you!” shouts the next. “Refuse to engage in that repetitive conversation!” says another. It only takes a few swipes on

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...is that they have their own emotions, and sometimes seem hell-bent on sharing them with you! How can we support and listen without catching negative feelings ourselves?

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