809 What to Say When Someone Crosses the Line

Has someone ever asked you a question that felt invasive, judgmental, or just plain rude?

Maybe it was a parent, a family member, or someone who thinks they're "just being caring."

Your response may have been to freeze.

Or smile and explain. Maybe you answered a question and later regretted it.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

So many of us have been in that situation and thought afterward, why didn't I say something? Why didn't I draw a boundary? Why didn't I tell them it was none of their business?

But often we don't. And that's what we're getting into today. How to respond to rude comments and why saying "no" is still really hard for some of us. These two things are connected, and they're both worth understanding.

Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/809