Have you ever said no only to be pressured into changing your answer? The fact is that saying no should stand on its own without a lengthy explanation or justification!
No one can feel good about about giving in to a manipulator. Or going against their own grain—even if "higher" authorities say it's the right thing to do. Once I got that straight, I felt liberated.
Well Street
Sound advice, especially for those with soft boundaries and people-pleasing tendencies.
Evangel
Good advice!
No one can feel good about about giving in to a manipulator. Or going against their own grain—even if "higher" authorities say it's the right thing to do. Once I got that straight, I felt liberated.
Slipstream
Well said. However you choose to say "no," be brave and take a stand for yourself.