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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“Mind your business.” Keep the tone neutral, but that’s the response. Every time.[/quote]

pp from above. that doesn't work with my mom. she blows up at me every time I'm not answering to her satisfaction.

Last night she TOLD me I needed to buy a scooper for cat litter box. I don't. She never cleans the box and never will. But she needs to tell me what to do. I told her I'm handling it and no I don't need to buy it (albeit in a very annoyed way). She started yelling at me calling me names and hasn't talked to me since. [/quote]

OK? Your experience has nothing to do with my experience. OP asked for input and I offered mine. You don’t have to agree with it. Your experience with your mom doesn’t negate my experience—and what works—with mine. Sounds like you’re pretty similar to dear old mom, barreling over me and trying to discount me because I don’t do things your way.[/quote]

DP but if you have to say it "every time" what exactly is working about it? She's still doing it. Do you want her to stop or do you just want to tell her to MYOB constantly without the nagging ceasing?[/quote]

“Every time” is the ADVICE—as requested by OP—not the experience sweetie, but nice try. I maybe had to say it to my mom three times before she learned I was serious and to back off. She’s had a few slip-ups over the years, but it is handled quickly. Thanks so much for playing.[/quote]

Playing what? I guess your mom isn't nearly as difficult as many others. Lucky you? It's like thinking you have the perfect parenting advice. There is no such thing.[/quote]

I never said it was perfect, I just shared my advice. As requested by OP. And then you chose to pick at it. Guess what? Your experience has nothing to do with mine. You do you, you offer your advice. My advice stands on its own, as does my experience. [/quote]

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