How do you talk to a stubborn mother?
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- Understand their motivations.
- Accept the situation.
- Choose your battles.
- Don’t beat yourself up.
- Treat your aging parents like adults.
- Ask them to do it for the kids (or grandkids)
- Find an outlet for your feelings.
- Include them in future plans.
How do you talk to a parent who doesn’t listen?
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- Accept the situation.
- Blame It on the Kids (That Would Be You) or the Grandkids.
- Decide how Important the Matter Is.
- Don’t Beat Yourself Up.
- Find an Outside Outlet for Your Feelings.
- Think Ahead.
- Treat Them Like the Adults They Are.
What do you do with a stubborn mother?
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- Be persistent.
- Avoid power struggles — pick your battles.
- Be sensitive.
- Know that timing is everything.
- Stay calm.
- Seek outside help — for yourself.
- Spend more time with them.
- Ask questions.
What should I do if my mother gets emotional all the time?
I believe that what needs to happen first is that you and your mother need to learn to communicate with each other without becoming intensely emotional. Try very hard to stay calm when communicating with your mom even if she becomes emotional. I know that this is easier said than done, but with practice it should become easier.
Why does my mom always try to help me?
While some moms try to help out of genuine care, it’s a habit that can hold you back from becoming independent. Other toxic moms might act like this intentionally to keep you dependent on her. It might be because she wants to be in control or because she’s having a tough time letting go of the role of caretaker.
What should you do when your mother says bad things about you?
As therapist Kimberly Hershenson, LMSW tells Bustle, “A mother’s role is to provide unconditional love, safety, and support,” so it’ll feel really bad when she uses harsh words or brings up a sore subject. The best thing you can do, in these moments, is to take good care of yourself.
How can I get my mother to accept my calm style?
My hope is that your mother will respond to your calm style by following suit and becoming calmer. When the emotional level settles down you should be able to have easier conversations. Nothing good happens when 2 highly emotional individuals try to communicate.