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What's the best piece of advice you were ever given? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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[–] 84 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Emotional and ready to quit your job/break up with someone/confront someone?

Write down what you want to say/write. WRITE IT ALL DOWN.

Wait 24 hours. Read it again.

Do you still think you should send it? Then send it.

80% of the time my issue was stupid and my reaction inappropriate, but because I kept my mouth shut, all I had to do was tear up a piece of paper.

Thanks dad. That’s served me well.

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  • [–] 18 points 6 months ago

    Also, even if you are making the right descision in breaking things off, often the more you say the more ammo/pain you are giving to the other party. Most of the time, the "wait 24h" trick makes you realize you are saying too much.

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