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I feel frustrated when things seem immature. Can we handle this better?

Why can’t you just grow up?

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Why are you being so mean? 

I feel overwhelmed by big emotions. Could we slow things down a bit?

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I feel sad when feelings are ignored. Could we be more mindful of emotions?

You don’t care about anyone’s feelings!

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You never understand what I'm saying!

I feel frustrated when I’m misunderstood. Can we take time to clarify things?

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I feel frustrated when I’m misunderstood. Can we take time to clarify things?

You never understand what I'm saying!

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I feel hurt by unkindness. Could we discuss being more considerate?

You're So Rude! 

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That was a stupid idea!

I feel concerned about the idea. Could we brainstorm a better solution?

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I feel stressed when things are complicated. Could we simplify the process?

You make everything harder than it needs to be!

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I feel overwhelmed by big emotions. Could we slow things down a bit?

Why are you being so mean? 

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You don’t care about anyone’s feelings!

I feel sad when feelings are ignored. Could we be more mindful of emotions?

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I feel concerned about the idea. Could we brainstorm a better solution?

That was a stupid idea!

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You're So Rude! 

I feel hurt by unkindness. Could we discuss being more considerate?

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I feel overwhelmed when I don’t get help. Can you assist me?

You never help me with anything! 

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That’s not how you do it!

I feel confused when things differ. Could you show me your way of doing this?

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I feel confused when things differ. Could you show me your way of doing this?

That’s not how you do it!

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I feel worried when it’s difficult. Could we practice this skill together?

You're so bad at this!

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You make everything harder than it needs to be!

I feel stressed when things are complicated. Could we simplify the process?

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You're so bad at this!

I feel worried when it’s difficult. Could we practice this skill together?

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Why can’t you just grow up?

I feel frustrated when things seem immature. Can we handle this better? You never listen to me!

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You never help me with anything! 

I feel overwhelmed when I don’t get help. Can you assist me?