Reply's to Emotional Blackmailers
1. I am sorry you are upset2. I can understand how you might see it that way3. Thats Interesting4. Really5. Yelling/Threatening/Withdrawing/crying is not going to work any more and it doesnt resolve anything6. Lets talk when you are feeling calmer7. You are absolutely right ( Even if you dont mean it)8. Thats your choice9. I hope you wont do that, But ive made my decision.10. I know you're very angry right now. When you've had a chance to think about this, maybe you'11 change your mind.11. Why dont we talk about this again when you're less upset.12. Threats/Suffering/tears arent going to work anymore13. You are entitled to your opinion14. I am sure thats how it looks to you15. That could be16. You may be right17. I need to think about this more18. We'll never get anywhere if you keep insulting me19. I'm sorry you're upset.20. I knew you wouldnt be happy about this, but thats the way it has to be21. There are no villains here. We just wanted different things.22. I am not willing to take more than 50 percent of the responsibility.23. I know how upset/angry/dissapointed you are, but its not negotiable.24. we see things differently25. I'm sure you see it that way26. Can you help me understand why this is important to you?27. Can you suggest somethings we can do to solve the problem?28. Can you help me find somethings we can do to make our relationship better?29. Can you help me understand why you are so angry/upset?30. I wonder what would happen if31. I wonder if you can help me find a way32. I wonder how can se do this netter/make this work
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