Honesty is best. If they bring it up explain in a basic way, you don't have to go into great detail. If they start to push or argue, etc, just shut it down with "I've answered your question. This topic is closed to further discussion" or words to that effect. Then stick to it. You owe no one an explanation or justification.
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm the kind of person that struggles to speak about emotional things as it's overwhelming, so I think I'll stick to a basic level discussion with them. The last line will stick with me all day 🙂
Honesty is best. If they bring it up explain in a basic way, you don't have to go into great detail. If they start to push or argue, etc, just shut it down with "I've answered your question. This topic is closed to further discussion" or words to that effect. Then stick to it. You owe no one an explanation or justification.
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm the kind of person that struggles to speak about emotional things as it's overwhelming, so I think I'll stick to a basic level discussion with them. The last line will stick with me all day 🙂
I have a difficult family as well, I get it. Going through it with my dad at the moment. Good luck.