‘Kuzolunga Chommie!!! – Don’t say these things to someone who just got single.
Your single friends deserve your concern, but sometime you need to be a little cautious with how you handle their break up.
Understandably you are merely attempting to assist! You may even have a solid life-long relationship knowledge to provide!
Sometimes you just need to bite your tongue, instead rather be a good listener.
Keep in mind that life is a long game. If you treat single friends properly, they’ll be here when you suddenly need their advice on how to be single after a divorce.
Next time you’re inclined to counsel your single friends, resist the urge because you might think you’re empathizing, but your friend might just take offense at your intrusive comments.
Kaya 959 listeners shared on Feel Good with Andy Maqondwana some of their experiences with their friends, and some of the things they said that rub them the wrong way.
Listen to the full conversation here:
The next time you’re going to say one of these phrases, pause and consider how it might come across. then perhaps say something different in its place.
“He wasn’t good enough for you”
“You guys were not a match”
“You need to block him”
“Who said it is the end of the world?”
“You’re so gorgeous, why would the leave such a catch”
“You’ll find someone better”
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