If I don't answer their questions, they get very hurt and start manipulating me and putting guilt trips on me. If the think I am lying to get out of answering, they just think I am so hurtful and disrespectful... So how do YOU handle nosy people...?
2006-12-19 15:41:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
From a proud Single Dad....ignore them, and let them eat static. They can only get to you if you let them, and just because they are your family, is no reason for them to treat you worse than someone in the street would. They should treat you better than everyone else (and of course you in return them) if possible, and if not, avoid them at all costs. Some families are way to dysfunctional to try to fix anyway, and be thankful you don't live with them. The way I handle nosey people, is to hold up my hand and let them talk to that, because the face ain't listening. Rock on Little Sister, and have a Happy Holiday with your own little family, as that is all that matters now.
PS.The big trick is to learn lessons from your past and not pass it on to your own kids.
2006-12-19 15:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are these questions really that personal? Why would they think they have a right to ask such personal questions that it would make you uncomfortable. Maybe you should tell them that the type of questions that they are asking you makes you feel uncomfortable and you would really rather not discuss such personal matters. Then change the subject or act busy or just move on to another conversation nearby. If they keep bothering you tell them that they are really acting foolish with their behavior and you reeeeallly don't like discussing your personal matters with them and please respect your feelings buy not continuing with the interrogation.
2006-12-19 15:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by HDGranny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tell them I'm an adult, I have a life and some of it is NONE of their business. You are allowed to be a grown up, but only if you have the courage to be one...
2006-12-19 15:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by Chrys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give them TOO much information, such as my favorite sexual position or just anything that will shut them up. They back off quick!
2006-12-19 15:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be agressive
Just say
"it's not your place to know, yet"
and brush it off
don't get too irritated
just let them know they shouldn't ask
2006-12-19 15:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell them as little as possible
2006-12-19 15:43:25 · answer #6 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋