Here’s 7 sentences from MaryAnne at Cup of Empathy that you might find useful. They may feel a bit awkward at first, reword them in your own way (as I have done below!).
- ‘Can I interrupt you…. there’s something going on with me…’
- ‘Do you have the space to listen to me for like, 5 minutes…’
- ‘How would it be for you to _____________’.
- ‘Would you be willing to try this for a few minutes/days/sessions…’
- ‘Can I think about it and get back to you tomorrow?’
- ‘I would really like to find a way to get both our needs met….’
- ‘I have to be honest with you… I would prefer to do X because I have a need for Y…’
Even if you don’t like these or would feel awkward using them, you’ll get benefit from just watching her empathetic short video. And it’s free.
