What to Say When Texts Go Badly

当短信变糟糕时,应该说什么

The Jefferson Fisher Podcast

2026-10-13

32 分钟
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Ever get a text message that makes you wonder, “What am I even supposed to say to that?” In this episode, I’m breaking down real text messages and emails from people dealing with difficult conversations at work, with family, and in friendships. From passive-aggressive bosses and controlling coworkers to family tension and hurt feelings, I’ll show you what works, what makes things worse, and what you can say instead. Because sometimes, changing just a few words can change the entire conversation. Join me on Supercast for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and AMAs: https://jefferson.supercast.com/ Leave me a voicemail to be featured on the show! https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ask-jefferson  Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Athena: Go to https://athenacom/jefferson and hire a top tier EA. BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show!  Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter.  Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube  Follow me on Instagram  Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Today we're trying something different.

  • I am looking at text messages and emails from people who are having a very difficult time in a conversation,

  • both at work and at home, and they're not sure how to navigate them.

  • And it's my goal here to try and help.

  • So if you have a conversation.

  • Right now.

  • And it's in text message form or an email that you can screenshot it.

  • There is a link in the description

  • that you can send it to me and I can help in any way I can navigate, guide,

  • and give advice for how to handle that conversation.

  • Okay, this one is a adult child asking her parents for a doll.

  • Back that is at her parents' house that she had growing up and she wants to give it to her daughter.

  • This is dad responding.

  • I talked with mom about the doll.

  • I understand this may bring up sadness or frustration.

  • One, I like that.

  • I like that language.

  • I understand this may bring up sadness and frustration.

  • Getting that out loud.

  • This isn't about anger or withholding because we don't see you.