(January 12, 2019 at 8:54 am)Der/die AtheistIn Wrote: Do you have someone close to you, who insists so much that you should do something you really don't want to do? What if they don't agree to disagree and you're not dependent on them?
I find it easier to end the conversation if the insistent person is not polite, because I could end the conversation by pointing out they're disrespecting me. But if they're polite, how could I end the conversation? Should I just tell them I don't wanna talk about the subject anymore every time they bring it up? Should I leave?
If people are continually being over insistent with you, it's likely because they see you as weak and maleable. If you've continually gave in to their insistent demands, your basically rewarding their behavior, causing it to repeat again.
Try being more direct, and keeping you feet firmly planted. Don't overly justify your Nos. Don't give them room to argue, and be honest.
I have an extremely insistent mother in law, who used to people giving in, but that's changed when she dealing with me, because she's learned that when I saw no, it means no. Her throwing a tantrum isn't going to change it, and our relationship has been the better for it.
