Spew- incoherent rubbish designed to put you on edge. Correct response: STFU and walk away
Abusive spew: incoherent rubbish designed to but you on edge and insult correct response: STFU and walk away, next day correct boundary infringement Rant- all of your "faults" that annoy them designed to release anger for them at your expense Correct response- STFU and then validate " I can see why you might think that"
Abusive rant- designed to release anger for them at your expense and insult Correct response- STFU and walk away, next day correct boundary infringement
Sulk- make you feel small for wrong doing Correct response- STFU and ignore, act as if did not happen
Rail- designed to press your buttons keeps on about one issue, can even involve following you to the loo Correct response- STFU and leave to go GAL
Disappear- designed to make you worry and apprehensive Correct response- STFU detach and act as if all ok
Tantrum- no purpose whatsoever but feels good Correct response- STFU and look surprised
Blame- design to shift responsibility Correct response- validate and deflect if not responsible, if are responsible diffuse by accepting responsible then apologize then walk away
In all sitches detach and if necessary act confused.
"What is best for my kids is best for me" Amor Fati Link to quotes: https://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2879712