Excuses for Abusive or Controlling Behaviour
Someone speaks harshly, controls others, then says, "They are just too sensitive." What is this excuse trying to do?
The situation
Someone offers a reason for behaviour that has left another person distressed or restricted.
Recommended Response
A. It shifts attention away from the harmful behaviour and makes the hurt person look like the problem.
Context matters. This is a recommendation for the situation described, not a rule for every interaction.
Why is A the recommended response?
Understanding this situation
Calling someone too sensitive can be a way to avoid responsibility. The real question is whether the behaviour was respectful, fair, and safe.
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