Use these cards when you need to say no, or say what you need, without apologizing for it.
Card 1: Saying no to a last-minute request
“I can’t make it tonight. Let’s plan for another time that works for me.”
Card 2: Asking for what you want
“I want us to make plans in advance, not at the last minute.”
Card 3: When they go quiet
“I’m going to give myself space. If you want to talk, reach out. Either way, I’m okay.”
Write your own
| Situation | What I want to say |
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