What if they Disagree With Your Decision?

How do you handle extended family (or friends) who disagree with your decision or who don’t see your perspective? You don’t.

👉 Move forward with what you want to do. You’re an adult. You get to choose.

You don’t owe them anything. No explanations, no convincing, no proving. Sure, you can explain your decision or opinion, which you likely already did, and if they STILL don’t agree or see your perspective... then leave it at that.

👉 Insist that you‘re treated with respect and acceptance. Don’t listen to rude comments, belittling remarks or put-downs.

Show them the same.

That’s it.

They can keep their opinions to themselves and you guys can agree to disagree. This can be done but both sides must be mature enough to do so.

My mom and I have an excellent relationship despite the fact that we see very differently about some things. In fact... she is one of my closest friends. We look past our differences and don’t allow these to separate us.

👉 Plainly tell your family in the most gentle, kind, loving, YET FIRM way....

“This is my choice and I need you to respect it.”

Done.

Then refuse to get into conversations about the issue.

Insist that they let it go...

If they don’t, you may need to add space between them as they’d be revealing more controlling issues that they cannot get past.

If you’d like more information on this topic pick up my free guide: 3 Ways to Kill conflict in Your Home.