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How to develop emotional detachment and not be rude?

Profile: amandasw
amandasw on Jan 6, 2015
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Planning what you are going to say to make sure you use kind words and tone is a good way to prevent yourself from being rude. You'll have time to put yourself on other's shoes and figure out the nicest way to say what you have to say.
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Profile: Farah95
Farah95 on May 8, 2015
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Maybe by understand the people out there and put the situation in our shoes.. As if we are in the people's place.
Profile: lucilledaniella
lucilledaniella on May 31, 2015
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It's important that if you decided to detached from someone emotionally it should be a strong will because soon you'll get to missed the person and you'll keep on coming back from him/her. If you are ready, you must break it down to the person in the most light and approachable way to avoid misinterpretations and angry emotions. He/she also have the credit to know why you'll drift away and if he'she understands it the process would be faster.
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Anonymous on Nov 17, 2015
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Explain you persistion before it goes any further so you can leave when or if necorsery. It'll leave them with respect for you and their selfs
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Anonymous on Aug 8, 2016
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Be nice. Be kind. Listen and be interested. Setting boundaries is important. People often have a confused perception of the difference between assertiveness and being rude. Letting those around you know what your expectations are isn't being rude, it's being assertive. Let them know in a controlled and calm manner and make sure that your expectations are reasonable in the first place!
Profile: SuperSandi
SuperSandi on Jul 10, 2018
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In my opinion, it has to be done slowly. Otherwise it could hurt you and the other person if you detach at once. Slowly and gradually has worked for me, it's like letting them down easily and softening the blow.
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gracefulPalm90 on Apr 22, 2019
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Hello. Detaching can be a challenge because people are made to connect with others and have meaningful relationships. Is there someone in your life that you are not happy with? or perhaps this is a group of people that are negative? If this is the case, I would strongly recommend NOT detaching but ATTACHING to healthy people that will assist you to overcome those negative emotions. The seven cups community offers group support, individual free support and low-cost support from therapists! Remember you are amongst friends who would like to see you happy and we want to offer support so that you can remain strong.
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Anonymous on Aug 4, 2020
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Being detached emotionally, and not being rude to me sounds more like a space of proper boundaries. Everyone has their boundaries, and should be respected. Just because someone doesn't like that you said no to their request doesn't make you rude. It's healthy and normal to want to have space that is yours. In fact we all should have our own space in which we are able to say no thank you or I am not available. Focusing energy on self care- and knowing when it's not my garden to tend has done wonders for me. it's an ongoing practice for me but i try every day to do my best.
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