Use Gray Rock Strategy to Survive Holidays
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Holidays are a happy time for many people. But holidays can also be hard with family. Some family members can be difficult or say mean things.
One way to deal with this is 'gray rocking'. Gray rocking means acting like a gray rock, or being boring. You do not give them anything to argue about or use against you.
Gray rocking can help with toxic people. It can also help in any conflict. You give short, polite answers instead of arguing back.
Gray rocking can make you feel numb after some time. It can also hurt your relationships. It is better to talk about problems if you want the relationship to grow.
Plan what you will say before you see your family. Think of simple ways to answer difficult questions. Also, ask friends or family to help you if things get hard.
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What is gray rocking?
Gray rocking means acting like a gray rock, or being boring, so that difficult people do not have anything to argue about.
How can gray rocking help in conflicts?
Gray rocking can help by allowing you to give short, polite answers instead of arguing back.
What should you do before seeing your family?
You should plan what you will say and think of simple ways to answer difficult questions.
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