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?
”I’m not your caregiver, I’m your DAUGHTER!!”
""That's too bad mom. I'm not available"
(This stops the complaint in its tracks.)