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Marthe48

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4. I knew some of the irresolution is role-modelling

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 11:28 AM

Mar 21

Read about it years ago. As I tried to improve my own assertiveness, I encouraged others to do the same. I think I've embraced decision-making. But I don't want to act bossy!

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How to meet up with friends [View all] Marthe48 Mar 21 OP

I find that it's easiest to suggest a time - TBF Mar 21 #1

I don't know, Marthe True Dough Mar 21 #2

Enmeshment from childhood creates weak or nonexistent boundaries bucolic_frolic Mar 21 #3

I knew some of the irresolution is role-modelling Marthe48 Mar 21 #4

I am indecisive all the time. I understand. /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 21 #5

to meet friends: ret5hd Mar 21 #6

"I picked last time, your turn." quaint Mar 21 #7

My lunch group actually likes when I do the suggesting of where to go....I usually just say where a kennedy Mar 21 #8