I thought we might want a place where we can store a collection of good lines to use for different care situations, and for different / difficult / stubborn / narcissistic loved ones. Oh, don't forget we also need comeback lines for those pushy, know-it-all relatives sitting on the sidelines telling us how we should do our jobs.
This is sort of like a bag or a tool box to keep the best and most useful comebacks for various situations. So, that we can come here and look through and choose our tools.
Suggestions: a short set up of a scenario, then a recommended approach to use. Or just list out some good lines you've heard, or read.
A few frequent good lines that I keep seeing:
--Fail to plan is plan to fail
--Failure to plan on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part
--Mom/Dad, what do you plan to do about it? (this puts the ball right back in their court.)
So, what's your best line?
Isn't it funny how fast someone changes their tune when he/she get food that isn't made so well! I am sure the blank look on your face said it all!!!
Ikdymom,
When I was a teenager and things didn't go my way. I would complain to my dad and he would say, "I don't know what to tell you" and walked out of the room. It would make me so mad because I would want him to fix whatever was wrong at that moment and I knew 'this conversation' was over! I have forgotten that he use to do this to us kids a lot! It was his way of saying "your not going to get your way." I will have to use this on my mother; by the way, my dad also used it on my mother as well! LOL!
Poofy,
That is a great line...Love it!!
Riverdale,
I am sorry that you are having such a hard time. If it makes you feel any better things have been tough for me too. This to shall pass! Hugs!!!
Alz. LO: Why can't I.....?
You: Your guess is as good as mine.
Haha