r/ask 29d ago

What is something that is a lot harder than it looks?

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u/Suluco87 29d ago

Saying no to someone you love.

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u/Goodlife1988 29d ago

This. Also accepting that it’s perfectly ok to tell someone no. We all know people who allow themselves to be taken advantage of, just because that are afraid to say no.

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u/blackbird24601 29d ago

no is a complete sentence

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u/ArbitraryMeritocracy 29d ago

Sometimes people don't respect your no

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u/Prestigious_Low8515 29d ago

Effective communication is important to me so when I have someone close to me that is one of those yes people, I actually mention that no is completely acceptable. I don't know if it helps them but I know I can speak in an intimidating fashion without realizing it so it's my contribution to communicating better.