In order to shore up any possible defenses that I may need this week (Spring Break with lots of uncharted family time), I decided to give myself a rule.
It’s nice to have a rule to which you can refer when you find yourself grasping for some additional support or stability.
Here’s my rule:
I am not going to answer questions about anyone else’s plans or thoughts or past words or feelings. I am going to be responsible for myself.
“Is your mother going to…”
“Did Dad say…”
“Isn’t your brother supposed to…”
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Nope. Go to the source. Ask the person directly. Have a conversation. I am not this trip’s Keeper of the Knowledge.
Writing and Laughing 
Haha! I just had a week of family time and I think it would have gone much smoother if I’d have followed this rule! Have fun!
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Ha! Thank you! Family has the power to bring out the… um… “other” sides of our personalities, huh? 😉
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Great rule! Have a wonderful week!
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Thank you!
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good policy — I wish you luck with compliance and agree with ureadiread about more stories there.
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Thank you! You two are totally right. ❤️
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Good luck. The middle is a tiring place to be. Sounds like there are more than a few stories lurking in there.
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Ah, yes. The unopened vault of family stories… 🤔 Thanks for the support!
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This is a great rule. I think I need to implement it. It will solve many family issues!
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The rule is yours to implement! Gotta keep ourselves sane, right?!
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Great rule! Your bringing light to that answering for others thoughts, plans, feelings, makes me aware of how that plays out in my life as well. I just might adopt your rule. 🙂
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My rule got me through last nights dinner unscathed. I’d recommend it! 👍🏼
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