#14 That is how I got my mother to come to my wedding. She admittedly refused, until I asked her to make the ring pillow and flower basket, and if I could use her sewing machine to tailor my dress. She agreed because she loves to do crafts. I figured it wasn't a manipulation because I wasn't asking her to come anymore, just leaving it open.
“When someone is yelling at you in public, I always remain calm and nonexpressive. Not giving them the reaction they want and escalating makes them feel/look goofy.”
#14 That is how I got my mother to come to my wedding. She admittedly refused, until I asked her to make the ring pillow and flower basket, and if I could use her sewing machine to tailor my dress. She agreed because she loves to do crafts. I figured it wasn't a manipulation because I wasn't asking her to come anymore, just leaving it open.
#7 That doesn't work on real Karens