Originally posted by Dale76
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My therapist often reminds me that you are not obligated to return phone calls or texts! I have gotten some distance from the situation that way (she just texted again as I was typing this LOL might not have been as successful as I thought).
My therapist also advises me to rehearse responses that are truthful, simple and shut down any more conversation ("Why didn't you call me back?" "I wasn't feeling well and couldn't return phone calls.") Boom. If he keeps going, you just repeat the phrase until he stops. He doesn't sound like the type of personality who gets a hint, so you may need to repeat it a lot. You also may need to say how you're really feeling, what you need, and then walk away-- it may feel rude at first but you must take care of yourself. Once you are standing up for yourself, I think you will feel better about the overall situation, and be less bothered by him, too.
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