This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at KU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Let’s face it, Perfect families make spectacular dance sequences.
Most families are messy. A smug snicker, a raised eyebrow, and a confused stare can turn any jolly gathering into a snowstorm of worries. Let’s brake down 9 phrases for those wholesome family moments to keep yourself sane when everything else isn’t.
Family
I am glad that your experience was good. I had a different experience from you and it is equally as IMPORTANT as your experience.
I Feel Excluded from the group and that tells me that something is off. Can we talk about it in private?
Weight
My body does not need to change because it is the holidays.
My weight will fluctuate and that is normal and okay.
I would appreciate it if we dO not discuss weight Right NOW.
COUSINS
I love hanging with you. Right now, I need 10 minutes to myself. Then, we can play again.
CAREER
I appreciate your concern and I also know that I need to do this my way because it is my chosen path.
I do not want to talk about that topic yet. I’d like to do something lighthearted Right Now. We can come back to that topic tomorrow when I have more space to discuss it.
Safe Environment
It is important to me that I feel comfortable and safe when I am around you. For that to happen, I need you to stop [ x ]. If you choose not to, I will not be coming over anymore.
