It’s not easy trying to handle your emotions when you feel attacked by someone close to you. Your relationship flashes before your eyes as you try to hit back at the comments or actions which are hurting your feelings. Rest assured that this happens within the best of relationships, but there are ways of handling it. This week, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Edward Curmi brings us these tips to handle these kinds of situations.
Dr. Edward Curmi is also the author of 2 self-help books titled Ed’s Common Sense.
“I need some time to think before I respond”
“I would like us to continue this conversation face to face.”
“I am not ok with you treating me this way. You need to stop.”
“Your actions/words really hurt my feelings”
“Can you explain what you meant when you said…?”
Try these out and let us know how it went.
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